How to clean 2012 imac screen?

R.OG · Dec 4, 2012, 04:54 PM

What are you guys using to clean the screen on your 2012 imac? I have tried different methods and products and it still looks like crap. The Anti reflective coating reminds me of a transflective monitor i had many years ago which was also difficult to clean.

GGJstudios · Dec 4, 2012, 04:55 PM

How to clean Apple products

Apple also gives instructions on how to clean your Mac in the User Guides for the MBA, MBP and iMac:

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Cleaning your Mac When cleaning the outside of your Mac and its components, first shut down your Mac, and then unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the Mac 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.

Cleaning the Mac screen To clean your Mac screen, first shut down your Mac and unplug the power adapter. Then use a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.

Also, you'll find plenty of suggestions by searching through the many existing threads on this topic, such as these:

Good screen cleaning liquid/ kit
How Do You Keep Your rMBP Display Clean
How to clean MBP?
Keeping your Air clean?
Clean your MacBook Pro
Alcohol % for cleaning?
I need to clean my iMac's screen.
Mba cleaning
Using a damp paper towel to clean the exterior: Bad?

beerglass007 · Dec 4, 2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by R.OG

What are you guys using to clean the screen on your 2012 imac? I have tried different methods and products and it still looks like crap. The Anti reflective coating reminds me of a transflective monitor i had many years ago which was also difficult to clean.

I lick mine every night

GGJstudios · Dec 4, 2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by beerglass007

I lick mine every night

With a name like yours, why would you lick an iMac screen when you could lick a beer glass instead?

R.OG · Dec 4, 2012, 05:05 PM

The reason i ask is because the new coating on the imac makes it difficult to clean evenly. I have cleaned the display on many apple products and this is the by far the most difficult to deal with.

Ddyracer · Dec 4, 2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beerglass007

I lick mine every night

Razorhog · Dec 4, 2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by R.OG

The reason i ask is because the new coating on the imac makes it difficult to clean evenly. I have cleaned the display on many apple products and this is the by far the most difficult to deal with.

New coating? I thought the outside was still just glass.

jedolley · Dec 4, 2012, 05:20 PM

It comes with a cloth, and so far I have not needed any type of solution. In the past I have used iKlear or ShaggyMac's Optimist and both work fine. However, with my iMacs, the screen is rarely touch or put in a situation where it would require anything more than a light dusting.

R.OG · Dec 4, 2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

New coating? I thought the outside was still just glass.

Yeah, its a purple coating found on many antireflective monitors.

2012Tony2012 · Dec 4, 2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by R.OG

What are you guys using to clean the screen on your 2012 imac? I have tried different methods and products and it still looks like crap. The Anti reflective coating reminds me of a transflective monitor i had many years ago which was also difficult to clean.

I used a tissue, dipped with a bit of soap on it and warm water and it works well

Also I use the iPad cleaner tissues that you can buy.

MojoRisinSD · Dec 4, 2012, 05:33 PM

I got my parents a new 21" and I seriously thought I ruined the display when I used my iKlear to clean it and it left a foggy film on the glass that I could not get off! I ended up taking the provided microfiber, soaked it with water, and cleaned the display with that, then dried it with another microfiber. Crystal clear!

R.OG · Dec 4, 2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MojoRisinSD

I got my parents a new 21" and I seriously thought I ruined the display when I used my iKlear to clean it and it left a foggy film on the glass that I could not get off! I ended up taking the provided microfiber, soaked it with water, and cleaned the display with that, then dried it with another microfiber. Crystal clear!

Thanks, i will try that method. It was iKlear that ruined my display while trying to clean off some fingerprints

dearlaserworks · Dec 4, 2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by beerglass007

I lick mine every night

Because you can.

Hasn'tbeensober · Dec 4, 2012, 06:15 PM

The trick is Try to clean it while the screen is cool!

R.OG · 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hasn'tbeensober

The trick is Try to clean it while the screen is cool!

I'm pretty sure the display had cooled down when i tried to use iKlear

Chupa Chupa · Dec 4, 2012, 07:02 PM

Just use a micro cloth. No need to use liquids. If you must dampen a micro cloth then follow w/ a dry one.

alksion · Dec 4, 2012, 09:44 PM

Expo dry erase board cleaner

Dlanod · Dec 15, 2012, 03:00 AM

I did the iKlear thingy too - didn't even know there was a cloth included. And using this dry was the only thing that sorted the iMess!

TheAnnihilator · Dec 15, 2012, 08:30 AM

Used this on my MacBook Pro and will do the same on the iMac.
Moshi TeraGlove Microfiber Screen Cleaner
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Moshi-Teragl...sr=1-1-catcorr

Dec 4, 2012, 04:54 PM	#1
R.OG macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2010	How to clean 2012 imac screen? What are you guys using to clean the screen on your 2012 imac? I have tried different methods and products and it still looks like crap. The Anti reflective coating reminds me of a transflective monitor i had many years ago which was also difficult to clean.
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Chupa Chupa macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2002	Just use a micro cloth. No need to use liquids. If you must dampen a micro cloth then follow w/ a dry one. __________________ Walled Garden ≠ Prison: "People who use Apple products considered their options, and chose Apple. If they regret their decision, they can dump it at any time." -- Harry McCracken, Technologizer.com
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Dlanod macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK	I did the iKlear thingy too - didn't even know there was a cloth included. And using this dry was the only thing that sorted the iMess! __________________ Far far too much Apple kit to admit to!
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Dec 4, 2012, 05:05 PM	#5
R.OG Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2010	The reason i ask is because the new coating on the imac makes it difficult to clean evenly. I have cleaned the display on many apple products and this is the by far the most difficult to deal with.
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Dec 4, 2012, 05:20 PM	#8
jedolley macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2009	It comes with a cloth, and so far I have not needed any type of solution. In the past I have used iKlear or ShaggyMac's Optimist and both work fine. However, with my iMacs, the screen is rarely touch or put in a situation where it would require anything more than a light dusting.
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Dec 4, 2012, 05:33 PM	#11
MojoRisinSD macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	I got my parents a new 21" and I seriously thought I ruined the display when I used my iKlear to clean it and it left a foggy film on the glass that I could not get off! I ended up taking the provided microfiber, soaked it with water, and cleaned the display with that, then dried it with another microfiber. Crystal clear!
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Dec 4, 2012, 06:15 PM	#14
Hasn'tbeensober macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	The trick is Try to clean it while the screen is cool!
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Dec 4, 2012, 09:44 PM	#17
alksion macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles County	Expo dry erase board cleaner
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Dec 15, 2012, 08:30 AM	#19
TheAnnihilator macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Emerald Isle	Used this on my MacBook Pro and will do the same on the iMac. Moshi TeraGlove Microfiber Screen Cleaner http://www.amazon.co.uk/Moshi-Teragl...sr=1-1-catcorr
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