How do clean the new aluminum keyboard?

I have a new wireless aluminimum keyboard (the thin model) and recently spilt beer on it. Now the keys are all gummy. Does anyone know how to remove the keys to clean them? Or where I might be able to find some help?
I've seen some self-help sites for the older wireless keyboards, but not the new aluminum model. Any help at all would be appreciated as the keyboard is rather new still.
Thanks!
Sam

Just an FYI, I just recently cleaned one that had a mug of hot chocolate spilled into it. Half the keys didn't work after the spill.
I ran scalding hot water through it (basically it was 100% soaking) and then let it air dry for a few days. All the keys now work except one.
I'm tempted to rip off that key and manually fix it if I can (it's the f12/volume up).

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