LCD Cleaner

heisenberg123 · Dec 20, 2011, 01:50 PM

this could be the dumbest question but is any LCD TV cleaner good to use on a MBP screen?

i have a clean i cant think of the name right now but it works good on my TV, but not sure if a TV surface is any different than a laptop

theipadkid · Dec 20, 2011, 01:55 PM

should be fine. macbooks have a GLASS screen so that should work.

i use my eyeglass cleaner on my macbook. it works on deleicate eyeglasses, why not the macbook? lol

sammyvine · Dec 16, 2012, 05:37 PM

can you use an lcd cleaner on a macook pro

the bottle says it contains distilled water and non toxic detergent?

T5BRICK · Dec 16, 2012, 05:55 PM

I use regular LCD cleaner for mine and I haven't had any issues.

sammyvine · Dec 16, 2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by T5BRICK

I use regular LCD cleaner for mine and I haven't had any issues.

what does yours contain?

do you also use it on the trackpad and keys?

jbsmithmac · Dec 16, 2012, 07:21 PM

I've never needed a cleaner. Luke warm water and a microfiber cloth (the one that apple gives/gave with new machines) has always worked well for me.

Mac-Tech · Dec 16, 2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by heisenberg123

this could be the dumbest question but is any LCD TV cleaner good to use on a MBP screen?

i have a clean i cant think of the name right now but it works good on my TV, but not sure if a TV surface is any different than a laptop

Hey if you do not want to use a Canadian Tire or Autoshop Microfiber cloth you can always use this:

Moshi TeraGlove
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...aning_Kit.html

It is like a Microfiber cloth but it does not need any liquids and it is safe for all Mac Book Pro screens. Check it out. You can also get this on the Apple website. Its approved by Apple! =)

WarrenFields · Dec 16, 2012, 09:45 PM

If you have an anti-glare Macbook I would be careful because some of the cleaners can mess up the coating. But I think TV cleaner should be fine for regular Macbooks. I just use iKlear, which works well for me.

Mac-Tech · Dec 16, 2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WarrenFields

If you have an anti-glare Macbook I would be careful because some of the cleaners can mess up the coating. But I think TV cleaner should be fine for regular Macbooks. I just use iKlear, which works well for me.

Moshi TeraGlove I recommended only uses water that's it. So safe for all screens! =)

sammyvine · Dec 17, 2012, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WarrenFields

If you have an anti-glare Macbook I would be careful because some of the cleaners can mess up the coating. But I think TV cleaner should be fine for regular Macbooks. I just use iKlear, which works well for me.

is an lcd cleaner okay for the macbook pro?

On the bottle it says it contains distilled water and non toxic detergent. It states it doesn't contain alcohol.

sammyvine · Dec 17, 2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jbsmithmac

I've never needed a cleaner. Luke warm water and a microfiber cloth (the one that apple gives/gave with new machines) has always worked well for me.

Yeah heard about this.

yusukeaoki · Dec 17, 2012, 11:12 AM

I use alcohol dab and works great

sammyvine · Dec 17, 2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yusukeaoki

I use alcohol dab and works great

i dunno about that

yusukeaoki · Dec 17, 2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyvine

i dunno about that

More like a cloth though.
I recommend Kleen & Dry as well

WarrenFields · Dec 17, 2012, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyvine

is an lcd cleaner okay for the macbook pro?

On the bottle it says it contains distilled water and non toxic detergent. It states it doesn't contain alcohol.

Should be. I think the alcohol contents is why some recommend you not to use certain cleaners with anti-glare displays. At least that is what one of labels on a LCD cleaner I purchased warned against.

Moshe1010 · Dec 17, 2012, 05:58 PM

Whatever Apple is using in their stores:
http://www.amazon.com/Klear-Screen-I...ds=lcd+cleaner

A little bit expensive, but you get a lot of liquid that would probably last for years.

sammyvine · Dec 20, 2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WarrenFields

Should be. I think the alcohol contents is why some recommend you not to use certain cleaners with anti-glare displays. At least that is what one of labels on a LCD cleaner I purchased warned against.

My spray says it contains distilled water and non toxic detergent? It says no alcohol.

Is that dangerous?

Brian Y · Dec 20, 2012, 08:29 AM

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TX...ray-and-cloth?

I use this. It's cheaper than iKlear, leaves less streaks, and lasts for ages (my current bottle has lasted almost 18 months).

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Dec 20, 2011, 01:55 PM	#2
theipadkid Banned Join Date: Dec 2011	should be fine. macbooks have a GLASS screen so that should work. i use my eyeglass cleaner on my macbook. it works on deleicate eyeglasses, why not the macbook? lol
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Dec 16, 2012, 05:37 PM	#3
sammyvine macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2012	can you use an lcd cleaner on a macook pro the bottle says it contains distilled water and non toxic detergent?
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T5BRICK macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon	I use regular LCD cleaner for mine and I haven't had any issues.
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Dec 16, 2012, 07:21 PM	#6
jbsmithmac macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2011	I've never needed a cleaner. Luke warm water and a microfiber cloth (the one that apple gives/gave with new machines) has always worked well for me.
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Moshe1010 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010	Whatever Apple is using in their stores: http://www.amazon.com/Klear-Screen-I...ds=lcd+cleaner A little bit expensive, but you get a lot of liquid that would probably last for years.
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Dec 20, 2012, 08:29 AM	#18
Brian Y macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2012	http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TX...ray-and-cloth? I use this. It's cheaper than iKlear, leaves less streaks, and lasts for ages (my current bottle has lasted almost 18 months).
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