User level: Level 1 (4 points)Hello, I own a macbook air m1 (2020) and I wiped its keyboard with a damp microfiber cloth. Then I realized that water could enter inside and cause damage and now I am paranoid.
The cloth was damp but I couldn’t risk it so I still turned it off. How long should I leave it off and is there an actual possibility of liquid damage? Ty
Posted on Sep 25, 2026 5:50 AM
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Sep 25, 2026 6:27 AM in response to cromirider66
See here:
How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support
How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support
Apple specifically says you can use a lightly dampened, lint-free cloth. Just never spray liquid at the keyboard itself.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 25, 2026 6:43 AM in response to IdrisSeabright
Thank you for replying. In that case I am probably fine but just to be safe I am still keeping it off for at least the overnight.
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Sep 29, 2026 2:11 PM in response to cromirider66
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Thank you for replying. In that case I am probably fine but just to be safe I am still keeping it off for at least the overnight.
Sounds like a good plan.
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Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256364753