Clean your keyboard. Lock your screen.
CleanLock locks your Mac's keyboard and trackpad while you wipe down the keys and the screen. No accidental keystrokes, no stray clicks, no special permissions.
One-time purchase · macOS 13 or later
CleanLock
Lock your Mac while you clean
Cleaning duration
- 15s
- 30s
- 1m
- 2m
- 5m
- ∞
Press ESC 3 times to unlock
Three steps to a clean keyboard.
- 01
Open from the menu bar
CleanLock sits quietly in your menu bar. One click opens the panel, or press Control + Option + Command + L from any app.
- 02
Pick a duration and lock
Choose 15 seconds to 5 minutes, or ∞ to stay locked until you unlock. Every display is covered instantly.
- 03
Clean freely
Wipe the keys, spray the screen, use compressed air. Keystrokes and trackpad clicks do nothing.
Everything a clean Mac needs.
A small menu bar utility that does one job well — and a few thoughtful extras.
Every display covered
A full-screen overlay spans all connected displays, so nothing slips through on a second monitor.
Keyboard and trackpad locked
Keys and clicks are ignored while you clean. The pointer can move, but nothing happens outside the unlock gesture.
Lock until you are doneNew in 1.3
Pick ∞ for long cleans and the lock stays on until you unlock. A progress ring and a 30-minute safety limit keep you in control.
Screen Clean modeNew in 1.3
Pure black makes dust stand out. Right-click to switch black ⇄ white to spot fingerprints; the text fades after a few seconds.
Keyboard Test
After cleaning, press every key and watch it light up. Spot sticky or dead keys instantly.
Custom global shortcutNew in 1.3
Lock from any app with Control + Option + Command + L, or record a shortcut of your own.
Shortcuts and automationNew in 1.3
Use the "Lock Keyboard for Cleaning" and "Open Keyboard Test" actions in the Shortcuts app, or a cleanlock://lock?duration=60 link.
Cleaning remindersNew in 1.3
Get a gentle nudge every 3, 5, 7 or 14 days, at the time of day you choose.
Cleaning stats
See how often you clean, with an optional countdown sound before the lock ends.
Quick-lock menu
Right-click the menu bar icon to lock for 30 seconds, 1 or 2 minutes in one click.
Launch at login
Opt in and CleanLock starts with your Mac, waiting quietly in the menu bar.
13 languages
CleanLock speaks English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Japanese and more.
You choose how to unlock.
Four distinct ways to unlock — so you're always in control.
ESC × 3
Press ESC three times. Simple, fast, hard to trigger while cleaning.
Timed click
Click the screen 3 times within a short interval. Great for trackpad users.
3-dot sequence
Three numbered dots appear at random spots. Tap 1 → 2 → 3 to unlock.
Custom keys
Record your own key combination — any keys, in the order you set.
Questions, answered.
How do I lock my keyboard on a Mac to clean it?
Open CleanLock from the menu bar (or press Control + Option + Command + L), pick a duration and click Lock. A full-screen overlay covers every display, so keystrokes and clicks do nothing until the timer ends or you unlock.
Does CleanLock lock the trackpad too?
Yes. Trackpad and mouse clicks are ignored while the lock is on. The pointer can still move, but nothing happens except the unlock gesture you chose.
How do I unlock?
Wait for the timer to finish, or use your unlock mode: ESC three times (the default), a timed click, the 3-dot sequence or your own key combination. With ∞ selected, CleanLock unlocks itself after 30 minutes as a safety net.
Does CleanLock need Accessibility permission?
No. CleanLock needs no Accessibility, Input Monitoring or other special permissions. It locks with a full-screen overlay instead of reading your keystrokes.
Can I clean the screen too?
Yes. The Screen Clean appearance turns every display pure black so dust stands out; right-click to switch to white and spot fingerprints. The on-screen text fades after a few seconds so it does not get in the way.
Do any keys still work while the Mac is locked?
Keys that macOS handles itself — power and Touch ID, brightness, volume and media keys — can still act. For a thorough clean of those keys, put your Mac to sleep first.
How much does CleanLock cost?
A one-time $2.99 on the Mac App Store or as a direct DMG download. No subscription, no account.
Start with a clean keyboard.
Get it on the Mac App Store, or download the DMG directly.
Requires macOS 13 Ventura or later