Support

Keyboard Cleaning Lock — frequently asked questions.

How do I unlock the keyboard?

Press and hold all four keys at the same time for one second: left ⇧ Shift + left ⌘ Command + right ⌘ Command + right ⇧ Shift. The combination is always shown on screen, and each key lights up as it's detected.

What if I can't press the keys?

The lock always releases itself automatically after the time you chose before starting (2 minutes by default, configurable from 1 minute to 7 days). A countdown is shown on screen. As a last resort, holding the power button always lets you shut down the Mac.

Why do volume and brightness keys still work?

Those keys are handled directly by macOS and cannot be intercepted by App Store apps. Keyboard Cleaning Lock compensates: media playback keys are captured while locked, and your volume setting is restored when you unlock.

How does the free trial work?

Every feature is free for 7 days from first launch — no account, no sign-up. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks the app forever. There is no subscription.

I bought the app on another Mac. How do I unlock it here?

Open the purchase screen and click Restore Purchases, signed in with the same Apple Account you bought it with.

How do I request a refund?

Purchases are processed by Apple. You can request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com.

Still stuck?

Email us at support@decalternativa.com — we usually reply within a couple of days.