Lock keyboard and trackpad
Press Play from the Kleanly control to disable keyboard and trackpad input during cleaning, reducing accidental messages and shortcut activation.
Kleanly
Kleanly is a macOS utility that disables the keyboard and trackpad while you clean a Mac, with a black overlay for spotting display smudges. It is designed for Mac users who want to clean the keyboard or screen without shutting down or triggering input.
Mac cleaning utility with keyboard and trackpad lock
Kleanly is a macOS utility for cleaning a MacBook or compatible Mac display without shutting down the computer. It temporarily disables the keyboard and trackpad so wiping the keys does not trigger messages, shortcuts, or other input. The control is accessed beside the MacBook notch, or from a small menu-bar tab on Macs and displays without a notch.
The utility also provides a full-screen black overlay for display cleaning. Because the screen can remain active while keyboard cleaning is underway, users can continue watching a video and switch to the overlay only when they clean the display. Kleanly is listed for macOS 12 Monterey or later and explicitly supports Intel-chip Macs.
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Features
Display-cleaning overlay
A full-screen black overlay makes fingerprints, smudges, and other dirt on the display easier to see while wiping it.
Keep the screen active
The screen stays on during keyboard cleaning, allowing a video or other onscreen content to continue playing.
Input lock for child viewing
Taps, slaps, and swipes are ignored until the user double-taps the trackpad to exit, making the locked state suitable when a child is watching a cartoon.
No-notch support
On Macs and displays without a notch, the control is provided as a small menu-bar tab rather than a notch-adjacent control.
Minimal control interface
The notch control can be hidden between cleaning sessions, and the interface is designed to avoid extra windows and unnecessary clicks.
Use cases
Cleaning a keyboard during normal work
Start the lock before wiping the keys so cloth contact does not type messages, trigger shortcuts, or otherwise interact with the active session.
Cleaning while watching content
Leave a video playing while cleaning the keyboard, then enable the black overlay when moving on to fingerprints and smudges on the display.
Child-safe viewing mode
Let a child watch a cartoon on the Mac while keyboard and trackpad taps, slaps, and swipes are ignored until an adult double-taps to exit.
Using a no-notch Mac or display
Use the menu-bar tab on a Mac or display without a notch, and hide the control afterward when a less visible desktop interface is preferred.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Disables keyboard and trackpad input without requiring the Mac to be turned off.
- Uses a black display overlay to make screen dirt and smudges more visible.
- Keeps the display active so a video can continue during keyboard cleaning.
- Offers a no-notch menu-bar control and an option to hide the notch control between sessions.
Cons
- The available product information does not specify support for Apple silicon Macs or other hardware beyond the stated Intel support.
- Installation steps, licensing scope, updates, and refund terms are not documented in the available product details.
- The cleaning workflow depends on remembering the double-tap trackpad gesture to exit the lock.
FAQ
What macOS versions and Macs does Kleanly support?
Kleanly is listed for macOS 12 (Monterey) or later. The product page explicitly confirms support for Macs with Intel chips; support for other hardware is not specified in the available information.
How do I start and stop cleaning mode?
Hover over the Kleanly control beside the MacBook notch and press Play. This disables the keyboard and trackpad while the screen remains on. When finished, double-tap the trackpad to exit cleaning mode.
Can I keep watching a video while cleaning the keyboard?
Yes. Kleanly can keep the display active so a video continues playing while the keyboard is being wiped. The black screen overlay can then be enabled separately when cleaning the display.
What happens if my Mac or display has no notch?
On Macs and displays without a notch, Kleanly appears as a small tab in the menu bar. The page does not provide further hardware or installation requirements.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Mac utility
- Platform
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
- Hardware
- Intel-chip Macs explicitly supported
- Primary workflow
- Lock keyboard and trackpad while cleaning
- No-notch access
- Small tab in the menu bar
- Listed price
- $14.99 USD
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