Oily fingers - keyboard protection

[gigatoaster]

Hello there

I have a brand new MacBook Pro 14". As you can see, i have very oily fingers:

I cleaned it a bit:

However, what kind of protection would you recommend? Does it alter the feeling of typing?

 

[CWallace]

Back in the Butterfly Keyboard days I used a very thin form-fitting membrane cover by FORITO that kept stuff from getting under the keys. Didn't really bother me when I typed, but I didn't use my MBP that often so...

 

[Royksöpp]

The finish on the keyboard isn't the best. I would honestly recommend that you wash your hands before using it, and give it a good wipe once your done. Those grease marks are going to transfer to the screen, so be aware of that as well.

 

[gigatoaster]

Yes, I put a sheet of paper on the screen when it’s close. I’ll wash my fingers more often.

 

[DMG35]

I use keyshorts. Its a clear sticker you can put over all of your keys that keeps them from getting what inevitably becomes the permanent shine you see on all keyboard. The stickers take a bit to get on, but once they do they won't come off and they keep your keyboard looking like new.

www.keyshorts.com

 

[chengengaun]

I have similar problems, and my 'solution' is to use an external Magic Keyboard - though I have to say my primary motivation is ergonomics, but it does preserve the state of the built-in Magic Keyboard.

Nonetheless, I do use the MBP's keyboard occasionally. I gave it a weekly wipe down with alcohol swabs. Works well so far.

 

[gigatoaster]

I bought this one:

EooCoo Protection Clavier Compatible avec MacBook Air M4 M3 M2 13,6" / 15" 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Mac Pro 14/16 M4 M3 M2 M1 Pro Max, Film Protecteur pour Clavier Disposition de EU - TPU Clair : Amazon.fr: Informatique

EooCoo Protection Clavier Compatible avec MacBook Air M4 M3 M2 13,6" / 15" 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Mac Pro 14/16 M4 M3 M2 M1 Pro Max, Film Protecteur pour Clavier Disposition de EU - TPU Clair : Amazon.fr: Informatique

www.amazon.fr

I need to stop eating madeleines but they are delicious 🤦‍♂️

 

[GumaRodak]

Check here https://www.radtech.com/products/screensavrz-macbook-pro-keyboard-cover

 

[Apple_Robert]

Check here https://www.radtech.com/products/screensavrz-macbook-pro-keyboard-cover

I have one for my M1 and my M2.

I use an actual keyboard cover when home and when I go mobile, I take cover off and replace with the Radtech.

 

[xraydoc]

I’ll wash my fingers more often.

That's the only good solution.

 

[gigatoaster]

Check here https://www.radtech.com/products/screensavrz-macbook-pro-keyboard-cover

I use a white sheet of paper and it’s perfect. No finger print on the screen. I also put a little dot to check which face to put.

 

[Fishrrman]

The best protection against "oily fingers" is to get in the habit of rinsing off your hands...

 

[gigatoaster]

I just received it, looks OK:

 

[T Coma]

The finish on the keyboard isn't the best. I would honestly recommend that you wash your hands before using it, and give it a good wipe once your done. Those grease marks are going to transfer to the screen, so be aware of that as well.

I suspect this too. Of all the keyboards I’ve had or still have, the keys on my new 16” M1 show these shiny spots more than any other, no matter how old, and I only got it a couple months ago. I’m no OCD germophobe by any means, but I wash my hands enough and am not particularly oily/sweaty either. Something about this key finish or material is really oleomagnetic, to coin a term.

 

[msackey]

Yes, I put a sheet of paper on the screen when it’s close. I’ll wash my fingers more often.

I know this is a very old post. I was looking for creative solutions to a similar problem. I recently purchased an iPad Pro with a nano-textured screen and an iPad Magic Keyboard.

The screen is truly gorgeous and I have never had such a wonderful experience with a screen especially when used under bright lights like at a convention center! So I’m trying to keep finger grease from transferring to the screen. So far I also use a sheet of “paper” between keyboard and screen.

This paper though is what came with the iPad Pro. When new, the iPad is wrapped in frosted paper. I cut the paper to size.