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Best cleaning liquid/method?
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Stop with the liquids. Just use this: http://www.mobilecloth.com/ No need for liquids. This cloth is astounding in its simplicity and effectiveness. I've never seen anything like it. You wipe, it's clean, the end.
A few drops of water on the corner of a thick microfiber cloth (3 for 5 bucks at Frys)...Wipe it down. Dry immediately. Good as new.
That's pretty much the way I go about it as well. No real need for any cleaning solutions IMO.
Oh yeah...it's so difficult to find water and to summon up the effort to dampen a corner of a cloth.
Oh yeah...it's so difficult to find water and to summon up the effort to dampen a corner of a cloth.
Sarcasm noted, but my point is that the water is unnecessary. If the cloth you use requires water to work effectively, you're using the wrong cloth. So if you want to roll your eyes at someone who found a better solution, go right ahead, but that's a truly bizarre reaction to someone trying to be helpful.
Microfiber it clean, then get a good capacitive stylus. It'll stay clean until you feel like multi-touching it again. If that doesn't work, then stick it in for a dishwasher cycle. Use air dry though, not heat. Heat melts the glue that holds the screen on, trust me.
Heat melts the glue that holds the screen on, trust me. 
You're kidding me right? I've never seen so many smudges on anything in my life. After I added a screen protector, smudges are a thing of the past, but oleophobic coating? I'd hate to see the mess without it.
The oleophobic coating is there to make it easy to wipe fingerprints off. The coating can wear off over time, and that time can be greatly accelerated if you use fluid to clean your iPad. That's why I get frustrated to see people continuing to recommend this liquid or that liquid when I've already linked to a cloth that will wipe the iPad clean while dry. No liquid needed, no need to quickly wipe off the oleophobic coating.
It works, it preserves the oleophobic coating longer, it's the best solution I've ever seen. It's a weird cloth to the touch, when you have it in your hands you'll know what I mean, but it cleans miraculously. I've been using it now for a couple of months, and each person I show it to raises their eyebrows when they see it get clean with one wipe. Dry.
No, I get no money for recommending it, I'm not involved with it in any way. I'm merely an amazed customer who wants to spread the word that if you are using a liquid on your screens, you are doing something unnecessary that will reduce the life of your oleophobic coating. Do what you want now.
It works, it preserves the oleophobic coating longer, it's the best solution I've ever seen. It's a weird cloth to the touch, when you have it in your hands you'll know what I mean, but it cleans miraculously. I've been using it now for a couple of months, and each person I show it to raises their eyebrows when they see it get clean with one wipe. Dry.
No, I get no money for recommending it, I'm not involved with it in any way. I'm merely an amazed customer who wants to spread the word that if you are using a liquid on your screens, you are doing something unnecessary that will reduce the life of your oleophobic coating. Do what you want now.
^ this.
Guys, Apple CLEARLY states in the iPhone and iPad manuals not to use liquids of any kind --aside from water as a last resort-- to clean the screen as it removes the oleophobic coating.
Guys, Apple CLEARLY states in the iPhone and iPad manuals not to use liquids of any kind --aside from water as a last resort-- to clean the screen as it removes the oleophobic coating.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah...You don't know FOR A FACT that the chemical impregnated into that cloth won't ALSO wear off the oleophobic coating.
Something tells me that you are more involved in this cloth than you are letting on.
The oleophobic coating is not an issue to me, in any case, since I have a Power Support Crystal film on both my iPads and on all of my iPod Touches and iPhones.
Frankly, this cloth...which you have NO connection with
could ultimately be more injurious to the coating than water.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah...You don't know FOR A FACT that the chemical impregnated into that cloth won't ALSO wear off the oleophobic coating.
Something tells me that you are more involved in this cloth than you are letting on.
The oleophobic coating is not an issue to me, in any case, since I have a Power Support Crystal film on both my iPads and on all of my iPod Touches and iPhones.
Frankly, this cloth...which you have NO connection with
So nice to know you commented without reading about the product, or else you'd know there is no chemical on the cloth. You can wash it and reuse it for years (they say). I've washed it and it works. Keep rolling your eyes at information that could be useful for others even if it's not for you since you unnecessarily cover your iPad (thus completely losing the oleophobic benefit).
I've already said I have nothing whatsoever to do with the company that makes this cloth, so you are implying I am lying. I am not. I want to help people out (the purpose of these forums), but since we are in a world where everyone thinks everyone else has to have something in it for them, what's the point. Slander me. Have fun in your ignorance. Enjoy staring at yourself in the mirror with those kinds of thoughts.
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So, now you've gone from saying that there is no chemical on the cloth to "if there's chemical on the cloth, it's news to me." Hmmm...
The cloth doesn't get its anti-bacterial properties by magic.
By the way, I'm really not interested in your private messages.
The cloth doesn't get its anti-bacterial properties by magic.
By the way, I'm really not interested in your private messages.
Hi,
I've had my iPad 2 for over a week now, and I've used it for so much. It's amazing for reading a book on or playing games, I LOVE it!
However, as with all touch screens it's getting dirty. With my iPhone, using a cloth was no problem, but not with the iPad, it's too large.
I'm looking for a cleaning product to help me clean my iPad, and maybe even resist it from more muck/finger prints.
I bought my Dad some iClean at Christmas, and he says it's great for his 27" iMac. However, I've seen iKlean which claims to reduce finger prints after appliance.
My Mum also managed to use some cleaning spray stuff on my Monitor, so if I works on monitors (Or prevents dust), even better!
Overall, I want the best value for money. Also take into account I'm in the UK, so if it's US only/import, it's a no go
Thanks,
Joseph Duffy
This may not be for everybody but it will deter anyone from ever using your iPad.
Human saliva
No joke, your saliva has certain enzymes that are excellent at cutting thru oils left by your fingers.
to clean I use keepitclean by tech link!It's originally for cleaning screens of computers. It has a anti-bacterial spray but I don't use that I just use the wipe that come's along with it. it's a soft microfiber cloth with a sponge beneath it.
the liquid I use only to clean my screen of my MB!
the liquid I use only to clean my screen of my MB!
back to the original topic: personally, i've yet to see any sort of coating/treatment on glass that won't eventually wear over time after _repeated_ rubbing, regardless of how soft the cleaning material is. and using anything other than water is a definite no-no.
imo, the easiest and lowest maintenance way to have a clean display is to put a screen protector on it. a good one will help cut down on visible prints/smudges/etc tremendously...it works a heckuva lot better than relying on the oleophobic coating. a couple of drops of water and a soft cloth works every time.
imo, the easiest and lowest maintenance way to have a clean display is to put a screen protector on it. a good one will help cut down on visible prints/smudges/etc tremendously...it works a heckuva lot better than relying on the oleophobic coating. a couple of drops of water and a soft cloth works every time.
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Very true, nothing is as inexpensive and effective as a microfiber towel. The really easy way is to use two. One I soak under hot water, wring it out good before using. Then clean the area with it, followed by a dry cloth.
However some must spend money to feel good so let them buy the "special stuff"
