Antibacterial cleaner on iPad

[marty1990]

So my mum tried to help clean my screen on my iPad whilst I was out the room using antibacterial cleaner, such as Dettol. As soon as I realised I wiped it off, though she only used a small amount on kitchen towels. Is that ok?

 

[poloponies]

So my mum tried to help clean my screen on my iPad whilst I was out the room using antibacterial cleaner, such as Dettol. As soon as I realised I wiped it off, though she only used a small amount on kitchen towels. Is that ok?

You're the best one to judge because we can't see the iPad. Does it look okay?

 

[Gav2k]

It won't do nothing to it. The oils in your skin are more damaging than most antibacterial cleaners.

 

[scaredpoet]

According to this:

The active ingredient in Dettol that confers its antiseptic property is chloroxylenol (C8H9ClO), an aromatic chemical compound. Chloroxylenol comprises 4.8% of Dettol's total mixture,[2] with the rest composed of pine oil, isopropanol, castor oil soap, caramel, and water.

Doesn't seem like this would be very harmful, but at the same time, caramel and castor oil soap are not what I'd want coating the screen and exterior.

What I use is the lens cleaner spray and wipes you can find at eyeglass stores (such as Lenscrafters). It's pretty good at cutting through oils and such, and doesn't leave any residue behind.

 

[marty1990]

Well, it was only damp, and I wiped it off with a glasses cloth. Just checking it wouldn't cause damage to the screens coating?

 

[Enk]

Call Apple care and ask for a replacement.....Seriously, dumb questions everywhere.

 

[TheWheelMan]

So my mum tried to help clean my screen on my iPad whilst I was out the room using antibacterial cleaner, such as Dettol. As soon as I realised I wiped it off, though she only used a small amount on kitchen towels. Is that ok?

I do understand your reasons for concern, but really, did you expect some kind of delayed reaction where six months from now the screen would suddenly melt beneath your fingers? If it doesn't look damaged now, then one should assume there's nothing to worry about. Relax!

 

[marty1990]

I do understand your reasons for concern, but really, did you expect some kind of delayed reaction where six months from now the screen would suddenly melt beneath your fingers? If it doesn't look damaged now, then one should assume there's nothing to worry about. Relax!

Yeah suppose you're right. Guess am concerned about water damage. It's working fine now, and mum just sprayed Febreeze right near it.