Best way to clean white macbook

[scotty56]

Ok, i know i know. This has been posted quite a bit. But I just bought the mr. clean magic eraser to clean some blotchy yellowish spots on my macbook. WOW, what a great way to clean safely and inexpensively.

All you white macbook owners need to buy if you have any stains of any kind.

 

[unixfool]

Ok, i know i know. This has been posted quite a bit. But I just bought the mr. clean magic eraser to clean some blotchy yellowish spots on my macbook. WOW, what a great way to clean safely and inexpensively.

All you white macbook owners need to buy if you have any stains of any kind.

Sadly, by the time I knew of Magic Eraser, the damage was already done.

The better way, IMO, is to get some type of shell or skin to cover that area, or type correctly ))

 

[ki2594]

Mine wasn't that dirty, but 4 months in decided to clean it with the eraser...LOVE it...does a great job.

 

[Me1000]

When i read the title I figured you were asking what you should you use, and I came here to say the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser...

I love that thing!

 

[macintoshSL]

what do u have to do with the magic eraser? Are there any risks of damaging your keyboard with water?

 

[scotty56]

what do u have to do with the magic eraser? Are there any risks of damaging your keyboard with water?

All you do is wet it, ring it out, and gently wipe down all the top areas of the computer- palmrests, keys, etc. Its pretty cool how well and easy it cleans it.

You might want to turn everything off and take out the battery if youre paranoid. I did not, but I was very careful not to wipe very hard so water would not leech out onto the computer. Same goes for for the keyboard, just get nearly all the water out of the eraser, and lightly rub the keys.

 

[Scathach]

Just wanted to say how awesome Magic Eraser is to clean those keys when they get dirty I love em!

 

[marold280]

In the UK you CANNOT buy the bloody magic eraser ! im soooo annoyed !
WHAT ELSE IS THERE???!!!

 

[marold280]

In Fact Would Any Of You Lot Sell Me Some ??? Please!!!!!!!!

 

[Scathach]

In the UK you CANNOT buy the bloody magic eraser ! im soooo annoyed !
WHAT ELSE IS THERE???!!!

you can purchase them on the UK amazon site

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JML-Magic-Eraser-V1352/dp/B00097ECGM

they are not name brand but the generic kinds work just as well

 

[marold280]

legendary! are you definately sure that will do the same job???

 

[Scathach]

legendary! are you definately sure that will do the same job???

Pretty sure its the same stuff, just different name brand Do not use this stuff on the lovely polished plastic on the top or bottom of your Macbook... this stuff is slightly abrasive, which is why it cleans so well.

 

[McGiord]

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[marold280]

thanks so much . that is excellent . i shall tell everyone if it does the same job =]

 

[patrickmacrumor]

I would suggest that you take some time learning how to touch type without resting your palms. It's the best way to keep the MacBook clean.

I pretty sure Magic Eraser has some type of abrasive in it. And the more you use it, the more scratch you'll make and the easier dirt will stick to the palm rests.

If you cannot type without resting your palms, then the next thing to do would be to use some kind of protective film, but it would be like eating a candy with its wrap

 

[marold280]

I would suggest that you take some time learning how to touch type without resting your palms. It's the best way to keep the MacBook clean.

I pretty sure Magic Eraser has some type of abrasive in it. And the more you use it, the more scratch you'll make and the easier dirt will stick to the palm rests.

If you cannot type without resting your palms, then the next thing to do would be to use some kind of protective film, but it would be like eating a candy with its wrap

Actually. i bought the macbook on ebay. so its no my fault ! unless you can find the guy i bought it from and make him pay!

 

[scotty56]

I would suggest that you take some time learning how to touch type without resting your palms. It's the best way to keep the MacBook clean.

I pretty sure Magic Eraser has some type of abrasive in it. And the more you use it, the more scratch you'll make and the easier dirt will stick to the palm rests.

If you cannot type without resting your palms, then the next thing to do would be to use some kind of protective film, but it would be like eating a candy with its wrap

I'm pretty sure my yellowing has come from resting my hand on the palm rest while surfing the internet and scrolling. I dont type resting my hands.

 

[patrickmacrumor]

I'm pretty sure my yellowing has come from resting my hand on the palm rest while surfing the internet and scrolling. I dont type resting my hands.

I see. How old is your MacBook? I know that some of the first generation MacBooks had this problem, and Apple was replacing the palm rests.

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Patrick