Keyboard Cleaner: Safe Cleaning Mode

Safely clean your keyboard by temporarily disabling all keys. Features ripple effects and cat detection.

● Ready to Clean
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Lock & Clean Your Keyboard 🧹 Disable Keys While You Scrub

Wipe down your keyboard without closing your apps or shutting down your PC. This tool acts as a digital shield, locking your keys so you can scrub away dust and germs without triggering accidental commands.

Once activated, it captures and blocks all keystrokes, turning a chore into a safe, worry-free process.

💡 Key Features

Stop accidental typing and "phantom" commands while you clean. This tool creates a secure overlay that neutralizes all inputs.

  • Block All Inputs: Prevent keystrokes from reaching your OS or background applications.
  • Track Your Progress: Every keypress triggers a visual ripple and a chime, confirming you’ve hit every key during your scrub.
  • Detect "Cat Typing": Flag sudden bursts of keypresses with an automatic "Cat Alert"—perfect for when your furry friends walk across your desk.

📘 Pro Tips

  • Protect Your Laptop: Clean built-in keyboards safely without needing a full shutdown.
  • Gamify Your Cleaning: Use the visual ripples to ensure you haven't missed a single key—think of it as a cleaning mini-game.
  • Unlock Instantly: Hold the on-screen button for 5 seconds or use the "Pro" shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + L.
  • Toddler-Proof Your Desk: Lock your keyboard before letting a child "help" you at your workstation.

🧐 FAQ

Q. Can it block system commands like Ctrl+Alt+Delete? A. Browser-based tools cannot override OS-level hardware interrupts like Ctrl+Alt+Del (Windows) or Cmd+L (Mac). However, it blocks virtually all standard typing and browser shortcuts.

Q. Is the sound adjustable? A. Yes. The tool uses the Web Audio API. You can adjust the volume via your browser tab or your system's volume mixer.

Q. Does it work on mechanical keyboards? A. Absolutely. It’s highly therapeutic to hear the bleeps and bloops while deep-cleaning mechanical switches.

📚 Why Clean Your Keys?

The average keyboard harbors up to 20,000 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Regular hygiene is essential, not just for aesthetics, but for your health. Use this software lock to make "micro-cleaning"—a quick 30-second daily wipe-down—frictionless and satisfying.