I know exactly what you mean. My technique is kind of crazy, but first I turn the keyboard over, and give it a firm whack with my hand to get out as much of the loose crumbs/dust out. You can also use a vacuum w/ attachment to suck out the crumbs. Next I unplug the keyboard, and use the sprayer from the kitchen sink to clean out the keys. Sometimes what I'll do to speed up the drying process is turn the keyboard over, and use the sprayer to spray upwards, this way not a lot of water gets trapped into the bottom compartment. The only things that you probably don't want to do is maybe spray the usb ports, or plug it in while the keyboard is still wet.
To speed up the drying time, I probably suggest a hairdryer, or having the keyboard in a room with a portable heater turned on. Other ways, include drying it out in the sun, or putting it in a dry place for 2-3 days.
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