I have Ultra Clarity Lens Cleaner and it says it works with cell phones, but it doesn't have a full list of ingredients, just says it contains isopropanol. Is this ok to use with my iPhone if I don't get it in any of the ports?
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Can I use lens cleaner on iPhone?
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Mlrollin91
macrumors G5
I think the only ingredient you need to avoid is ammonia. It breaks down the coating on the screen.
Newtons Apple
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Just use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe down. I keep one next to the charger and do it just before putting it on charge in the morning. No chemicals are required. Less is better!
eyoungren
macrumors Nehalem
A dry microfiber cloth is what I use.
But doesn't really work well when your kids just finished eating crepes or popcorn or chocolate and left their smudged fingerprints all over your iPad. At that point a dry microfiber cloth is doing nothing but smearing stuff all over everything.
Why I use lens cleaner at that point.
I've been using a damp microfiber cloth already. I was just curious about using the lens cleaner since it said I could on cell phones.
hallidc
macrumors 6502
I've been using lens cleaner for years to clean my display. You won't have any issues.
rugmankc
macrumors 68020
I use Zeiss Lens Wipes. My TShirts, dry hand towels etc. Nothing has hurt the screen.
Hi ,
I like this thread and would appreciate any suggestions/recommendations for glass cleaners for the iPhone. Thanks!
I like this thread and would appreciate any suggestions/recommendations for glass cleaners for the iPhone. Thanks!
pretty sure i read in apple's bit about care, alcohol is a no no, as is ammonia. having said that i have used sprayway glass cleaner (alcohol base) on crts' for 20 years and on matte flat panel displays for the last 10, weekly. Same for istuff. I just don't spay the device, i dampen a costco microfiber towel and wipe. once is usually enough. Because it evaporates quickly i don't worry to much about using extra on the buttons if they get gooey.
Newtons Apple
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If I had a nic
There have been hundreds of "how do I clean my screen" threads, just look at the bottom of this page.
There have been hundreds of "how do I clean my screen" threads, just look at the bottom of this page.
Just use a wet one. Antibacterial wipes. I've been using for years on front and back of my iPhone's. Just wipe on and buff dry with t-shirt
I do that on my iPad but only because it is larger and less likely to accidentally get it in the ports.
lordofthereef
macrumors G5
I second just water and microfiber. Sometimes a dry wipe doesn't cut it, particularly when you have kids. I can't think of any situation water and a cloth wasn't sufficient though.
