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Best Way To Clean New iMac 2012 Screen?

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villiard

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Any suggestions? I would think there would be different solutions in comparison to cleaning a MacBook or older iMac models screens, as the new 2012 iMac's screen is engineered differently with the new anti-glare technology.

I have tried Monster's Screen Cleaner, that seemed to work at first but smudges start to reappear after about 10-15 seconds. :(

Any help will do. Thanks.
 
Fatboy71

Fatboy71

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villiard said:
Any suggestions? I would think there would be different solutions in comparison to cleaning a MacBook or older iMac models screens, as the new 2012 iMac's screen is engineered differently with the new anti-glare technology.

I have tried Monster's Screen Cleaner, that seemed to work at first but smudges start to reappear after about 10-15 seconds. :(

Any help will do. Thanks.
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I find the overly priced LCD screen cleaners are no better than using a micro fiber cloth slightly moistened with just water and a dry one to wipe it dry. I will add however that if you live in a hard water area, I would advise you to use distilled water instead of tap water.

I use this method on my LCD TV, PC monitor and the screen is gleaming after I have finished.

I'll be using the same method when I get my iMac. The new iMac has the outer glass and the LCD panel bonded together. The method I have described is delicate enough to use on any LCD screen.
 
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snkrll

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Dec 19, 2012
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From

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226

iMac

When cleaning the outside of your iMac, first shut down your iMac and unplug the power cord along with other connected devices. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish.

To clean the display on your iMac, first shut down your iMac and unplug the power cord along with other connected devices. Next, dampen the cloth that came with your iMac—or another clean, soft, lint-free cloth—with water only, and then wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.
 
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villiard

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Dec 22, 2012
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Fatboy71 said:
I find the overly priced LCD screen cleaners are no better than using a micro fiber cloth slightly moistened with just water and a dry one to wipe it dry. I will add however that if you live in a hard water area, I would advise you to use distilled water instead of tap water.

I use this method on my LCD TV, PC monitor and the screen is gleaming after I have finished.

I'll be using the same method when I get my iMac. The new iMac has the outer glass and the LCD panel bonded together. The method I have described is delicate enough to use on any LCD screen.
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Thank you so much! I was beginning to think that I had ruined the screen on my brand new iMac after only having it for about a week.

I do live in an area that uses hard water, and just as I finished reading your reply I quickly wiped it off with distilled. Screen is now crystal clear. You're a life saver, :D Merry Christmas!

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snkrll said:
From

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226

iMac

When cleaning the outside of your iMac, first shut down your iMac and unplug the power cord along with other connected devices. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish.

To clean the display on your iMac, first shut down your iMac and unplug the power cord along with other connected devices. Next, dampen the cloth that came with your iMac—or another clean, soft, lint-free cloth—with water only, and then wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.
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Cool, thanks.
 
Fatboy71

Fatboy71

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villiard said:
Thank you so much! I was beginning to think that I had ruined the screen on my brand new iMac after only having it for about a week.

I do live in an area that uses hard water, and just as I finished reading your reply I quickly wiped it off with distilled. Screen is now crystal clear. You're a life saver, :D Merry Christmas!
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Glad to hear you got the screen looking crystal clear again :D

The cost of some distilled water, a couple of micro fiber cloths will still be less than commercial screen cleaner and will also last you much longer as the commercial cleaners tend to only have small bottles/sprays in the kits.

Merry Christmas to you too :)
 
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Chuckstones

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Oct 28, 2012
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Fatboy71 said:
I find the overly priced LCD screen cleaners are no better than using a micro fiber cloth slightly moistened with just water and a dry one to wipe it dry. I will add however that if you live in a hard water area, I would advise you to use distilled water instead of tap water.

I use this method on my LCD TV, PC monitor and the screen is gleaming after I have finished.

I'll be using the same method when I get my iMac. The new iMac has the outer glass and the LCD panel bonded together. The method I have described is delicate enough to use on any LCD screen.
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I have always used the same method to clean my LCD screens. But on the new imac screen it is a bit different!
There is some kind of coating that just leaves smears. I spent approx 1/2 hour yesterday trying to clean it with a moistened micro fibre cloth and then dry it with the same but dry. There are still smears!
Also dust sticks to this coating like a magnet!
 
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Slow Programmer

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Just wait until everyone gets those touch screens they have been wanting. Will need a fire hose to keep them clean :)
 
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bobright

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Chuckstones said:
I have always used the same method to clean my LCD screens. But on the new imac screen it is a bit different!
There is some kind of coating that just leaves smears. I spent approx 1/2 hour yesterday trying to clean it with a moistened micro fibre cloth and then dry it with the same but dry. There are still smears!
Also dust sticks to this coating like a magnet!
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I agree mine is a mess not scratched or anything just smeared all over :(
 
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bflowers

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Chuckstones said:
You need to stay off the porn sites!!
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If I was surfing porn sites, I'd have to put the iMac flat on the floor and use an industrial floor scrubber. The power washer is simply to remove fingerprints from two small children that think the iMac is a giant iPad. That thing (iPad, and my old iPod Touch for that matter) needs dipped in industrial solvents every night!
 
slffl

slffl

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villiard said:
Any suggestions? I would think there would be different solutions in comparison to cleaning a MacBook or older iMac models screens, as the new 2012 iMac's screen is engineered differently with the new anti-glare technology.

I have tried Monster's Screen Cleaner, that seemed to work at first but smudges start to reappear after about 10-15 seconds. :(

Any help will do. Thanks.
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Soft cloth and dampen it with warm water. That's it.
 
qamaro

qamaro

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slffl said:
Soft cloth and dampen it with warm water. That's it.
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Agreed, damp microfiber cloth. Use the damps side to loosen dirt and the dry side to clear streaks. this works for laptops and TV's as well.
 
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gagaliya

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iWaiting

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I would say the manufacture would know the best/safest way to clean the screen

just use a micro fiber cloth and distilled water if it streaks you are using to much H2O less is more in this case
 
Chupa Chupa

Chupa Chupa

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damp microfiber cloth followed by dry one. Don't use chemicals. Most "safe" ones are overpriced. Anything with alcohol or ammonia will eat into the screen's coating over time.
 
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