KeyboardCleanTool
KeyboardCleanTool is a small macOS utility that temporarily blocks keyboard and Touch Bar input so you can clean your Mac safely while it stays on.
What is KeyboardCleanTool?
KeyboardCleanTool is a native macOS utility for temporarily disabling keyboard input while you clean your Mac’s built-in or external keyboard. It is designed for a simple, focused workflow: launch the app, lock keyboard input, wipe or brush the keys, and then unlock input when you are done. The tool is especially useful on Mac notebooks that can react to accidental key presses during cleaning. It also blocks Touch Bar input on supported Macs, which helps prevent unwanted actions while wiping the area above the keyboard. Because it is purpose-built and lightweight, KeyboardCleanTool fits best for users who want a quick cleaning helper rather than a broader keyboard customization app. It is published by folivora.AI GmbH for Mac users.
Key features
- Temporarily disable keyboard input while cleaning
- Block Touch Bar input on supported Macs
- Help prevent accidental keystrokes during maintenance
- Provide a simple lock-and-unlock cleaning workflow
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This utility’s behavior is straightforward for its purpose: it temporarily intercepts keyboard input so you can clean your device without triggering unwanted typing or shortcuts. That kind of input blocking is normal for a keyboard-cleaning tool, but you should unlock it before resuming regular work so you do not mistake the blocked input for a hardware problem. Keep it only if you use it for occasional maintenance.
Recommendation: Keep KeyboardCleanTool if you want an easy way to clean your Mac keyboard without accidental key presses. If you no longer use it, removing the app is reasonable and should only take away this temporary keyboard-lock feature.
Common paths
/Applications/KeyboardCleanTool.app
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