Clean Ports, Vents, and the Keyboard

Dust is sneaky. It gets in USB-C ports, inside the keys, the headphone jack, and even the small vents your Mac uses for cooling. Over time, it can cause poor charging connections, overheating, or keys that don’t press well.

It’s important to keep your Mac as dust-free as possible. That doesn’t mean you need to disassemble the Mac; just perform regular, gentle cleaning.

To clean your Mac, start by shutting it down and unplugging it. Next, use a soft brush or a can of compressed air to blow out ports (use short, controlled bursts).

Wipe the keyboard, trackpad, and screen with a microfiber cloth slightly dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Don’t ever spray cleaner directly on the Mac.

Afterward, your Mac will be cleaner than ever. Not only will it look better, but it’ll also help with its longevity.