How to Clean a Keyboard Properly (Remove the Keycaps)

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Learn how to clean any mechanical keyboard safely and thoroughly (and fix sticky keys). In this video, I walk through a full deep clean of my SteelSeries Apex Pro, step by step — from removing keycaps to washing them, cleaning the keyboard base, fixing sticky keys, and reassembling everything properly. I filmed the entire process start to finish and share practical tips I learned along the way. ✅ Full written guide (photos + laptop keyboard steps + extra safety tips): https://ansonalex.com/tutorials/hardware/clean-keyboard-properly/ The result? A keyboard that feels cleaner, smoother, and more responsive. If you haven’t looked under your keycaps in a while… it might be time. 📋 Table of Contents Intro: 0:00 Preparing the keyboard: 00:10 Removing the keycaps: 00:37 Washing the keycaps: 01:21 Cleaning the keyboard base: 02:26 Fixing sticky keys: 03:35 Wiping it down: 04:11 Reinstalling the keys: 04:43 End results: 05:16 🔗 Helpful Typing & Keyboard Resources ▶ Touch Typing Hub (technique + accuracy training) A clean keyboard matters most when your technique is solid https://ansonalex.com/typing/ ▶ TypeDrift (accuracy-first typing practice) Great for recalibrating after a deep clean https://typedrift.app/ 💡 Tip: After cleaning, your keyboard may feel “off” for a few minutes. That’s normal. A short accuracy-focused practice session helps your fingers re-lock muscle memory quickly. ⸻ 💻 More tips and tutorials http://AnsonAlex.com 📚 LinkedIn Learning courses https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/anson-alexander 🔎 Request a tutorial https://forms.gle/sciVnK4tHno7sCcGA ☎️ Get in contact with me https://www.linkedin.com/in/ansonalexander/ 🎥 Behind the scenes https://www.instagram.com/ansonalex.c0m/ #MechanicalKeyboard #KeyboardCleaning #TechMaintenance