Minor Water Damage

Make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service ASAP after the stores re-open. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. Also, see How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Distributor (AAD). You may also get Apple authorized service at a local Best Buy or contact Apple Support for more options. Meanwhile, shut down the computer completely, disconnect the charger, and do not try to use the computer until it has been repaired or replaced.

Contacting Apple Customer and Support Service

1. Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
2. If you just purchased the product, then you get 90 days of free telephone support from the date of purchase of your Apple device.
3. Primary support help at Contact Support.
4. To contact product and tech support:  Contacting Apple for support and service including international calling numbers.

I'm torn on whether users should tilt their Apple laptops after spilling liquid on them because it allows the liquid to run inside across more components than if the laptop is left to sit. The keyboard actually has a plastic covering for spreading the keyboard backlight, but also helps to prevent small liquid spills from seeping onto the Logic Board. The most common area for liquid damage on a MBAir (2017 or earlier) is liquid seeping in at the opening at the top of the Trackpad since the Trackpad cable connector is located directly beneath the opening. At the very least flip it over quickly so the keyboard sits flat on the table with the display open and hanging over the table edge.

A lot of people think using rice is a good idea to help dry out the computer, but the rice ends up inside the laptop clogging up the fan. A better option to rice is to use the sealed gel packets which ship with many items to keep things dry.

Even if the laptop powers on you may still experience issues days or weeks later once the electronic components begin to corrode. The damage is already done though.

If you continue to use the computer without having the liquid damage inspected by a qualified person, then you run the risk of causing permanent damage that may be even more expensive to fix. However, HW and I have given you the options and discussed the risks. The rest is your choice.