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Best non-abrasive anti-bacterial cleaner

Plain old 70% isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber towel, or a simple alcohol wipe. Those expensive LCD screen cleaners = alcohol and water. Anything else hurts those TV/Monitor screens.
 
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zoonyx said:
Haha yeah. Someone will probably tell me they're terrible but they just seem very good at not immediately attracting dirt. Problem is I don't like KFC much so I don't have many!
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Haha, I just found it funny, but hey if it works it works. Why shouldn't I use anti-bacterial cleaners? Wouldn't isopropyl alcohol hurt the LCD screens?

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Also, what about glasses cleaner/sprays? Like the one's you use for eye glasses?
 
groggy2333 said:
Haha, I just found it funny, but hey if it works it works. Why shouldn't I use anti-bacterial cleaners? Wouldn't isopropyl alcohol hurt the LCD screens?

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Also, what about glasses cleaner/sprays? Like the one's you use for eye glasses?
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eyeglass cleaner is fine - this is way over thought - just a clean microfiber towel and some screen cleaner for your TV, computer, etc...

I use windex without the ammonia...
 
I just go the safe route and buy the screen cleaner they sell in Apple stores. I assume it is safe, and if it damages the screen, I can go back and say that a product THEY sanctioned by selling in their stores caused the damage.
 
groggy2333 said:
Haha, I just found it funny, but hey if it works it works. Why shouldn't I use anti-bacterial cleaners? Wouldn't isopropyl alcohol hurt the LCD screens?

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Also, what about glasses cleaner/sprays? Like the one's you use for eye glasses?
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Alcohol and water doesn't hurt the screens. Ammonia is the bad stuff.
 
ozshadow said:
Alcohol and water doesn't hurt the screens. Ammonia is the bad stuff.
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I can't speak for the 6 yet, but I've used Windex with ammonia (or in their marketing terms "Ammonia-D") on every iOS device I've owned and never had a problem with it. My 4S is 3 years old, I've hit it up with Windex several times a week for the last 3 years and the screen is pristine, like brand-new. Various iPads as well. Note that it will take off your olephobic coating on a new device but other than that, there's no problem. And I've never had that coating last long anyway (before I start using Windex or other cleaners on it).

These screens are a lot less delicate than people seem to think. Just stay away from anything abrasive or strong industrial solvents (the kind that easily melt plastic). Remember that the concentration of ammonia in Windex is quite low, and guess what...it ships in clear plastic bottles. I'm not saying you have to use Windex, or ammonia, I'm just saying I've used them extensively on iOS devices and it's never been a problem. Soap and water works fine too, it's just slightly less convenient.
 
I have used alcohol wipes on my phones forever... at least once a day;). I'm sure it strips off the oleophobic coating... but that wears off eventually anyway. Otherwise there has been no issue on my iPads or iPhones.
 
I've been using 95% isopropyl alcohol on all my devices for years. Phones, TVs, Macbook Pro, etc.

Works perfectly, never damaged anything.

Any percentage will work, but I prefer a higher one to get better evaporation. I don't want any water being left on the surface.
 
I use the ZAGG Foam, it's Antibacterial, and it works great with a good microfiber cloth
 
ozshadow said:
Plain old 70% isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber towel, or a simple alcohol wipe. Those expensive LCD screen cleaners = alcohol and water. Anything else hurts those TV/Monitor screens.
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I use 70% isopropyl alcohol as well. It breaks down oil/dirt, kills most harmful germs, and generally leaves no residues.
 
I still have a bottle of iKlear from way back and have been using it slowly but surely.
 
Make your own. Use 70% alcohol, and then mix 50% distilled water and 50% alcohol in a small spray bottle that you get with eyeglass cleaner.
 
NovemberWhiskey said:
I've been using 95% isopropyl alcohol on all my devices for years. Phones, TVs, Macbook Pro, etc.

Works perfectly, never damaged anything.

Any percentage will work, but I prefer a higher one to get better evaporation. I don't want any water being left on the surface.
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I've been using Lysol wipes for years, but need to start just using basic alcohol wipes instead.
 
NovemberWhiskey said:
I've been using 95% isopropyl alcohol on all my devices for years. Phones, TVs, Macbook Pro, etc.

Works perfectly, never damaged anything.

Any percentage will work, but I prefer a higher one to get better evaporation. I don't want any water being left on the surface.
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70% is the best for disinfection though...
 
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