Best keyboard vacuum

A keyboard vacuum will take care of the incidental particles that build up on your computer’s input device. These particles can be the result of snacking at your desk, forgetting to dust, or petting animals too close to your computer. If any of these scenarios sound like you, then your keyboard is definitely due for a cleaning. Neglecting this task can lead to issues with the functionality of your keys, so why not make it easy? We’ve selected the best keyboard vacuums to keep things clean.

The precise vacuum head on this model lets you suck up all the dust from tiny spots around your keyboard without needing to take it apart. It's available in two colors, black and blue, and has a 2000mAh battery. It comes with three filters to protect the motor from debris, which are washable and reusable.

This vacuum only weighs 356 grams but still has an extra feature built-in. It can vacuum up dust and crumbs but can also produce compressed air with its blower function. It charges in about 3 to 4 hours and can run for up to 20 minutes on a single charge. You’ll find three different nozzles are included to switch between so you won't miss any dust around oddly-shaped electronics.

When crumbs fall on your desktop or your kitchen counters, sometimes it really interrupts the flow of your current task to stop and sweep or wipe them up. This tiny handheld vacuum has enough suction to pick up these particles, keeping them from falling on the floor or making their way into harder-to-reach spaces. It’s available in five colors, runs on two AA batteries, and is easy to empty whenever it’s convenient for you.

Many keyboard vacuums have enclosed dust cups, but this option lets you see everything being picked up. This is useful so you know when the cup needs to be emptied and if you pick up something you don't want to throw away (like jewelry). After a four-hour charge, you can run this MECO keyboard cleaner for up to 30 minutes to clean wet and dry messes. Plus, the included HEPA filter can be washed more than 20 times when needed.

Despite the name, this option is a replacement for compressed air. It comes with six attachments, which range from wide to incredibly precise airflow, all allowing you to get into the tightest spaces on your keyboard or other electronics. The handle is easy-to-hold, the whole body is made of steel, and it has a 12-foot power cord, so you aren’t pressed for time on a draining battery.

Cleaning up

The tiny areas around the keys on your keyboard, controller buttons on your console remotes, and even your appliances can be difficult to clean. Our favorite keyboard vacuum to handle all of these tasks is the MECO keyboard cleaner with cleaning gel. It fits nicely in your hand, charges up relatively quickly, and has great suction power for such a small device. We also like how it can be charged with a USB port on your computer so it’s always within reach when you need it.

For the times you don’t want to fetch a vacuum from a cleaning storage area, consider the FineInno mini crumb vacuum cleaner. You can always keep this model on your desk or in your drawer without sacrificing much space. It runs on batteries that are readily available at most stores, so you won’t have to worry about a rechargeable option that wears out over time.  We also love the color options you can choose from.