Can I wipe my trackpad with an isopropyl alcohol wipe?

[elichitheapplegeek]

I am wondering if wiping a MacBook trackpad is ok with an isopropyl alcohol wipe. I wiped my trackpad with it and the alcohol evaporated in two minutes with out wiping it off. Will this affect my trackpad. Will it mess up the coating?

 

[LeeW]

I use that kind of wipe for years, never had any issues.

 

[velocityg4]

I've never had issues. I just dampen a paper towel with 70% alcohol.

 

[NoelWalker]

Apple states that it is OK to use alcohol wipes on the Macbook. I would turn the laptop off before doing so just to play safe. I also think there is no coating on the trackpad? Since it is just a glass panel? Fingerprint resistance coating maybe?
FYI https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172

 

[ZircoBen]

I never use alcohol on any of my devices, it wrecks oleophobic coatings. I don't know whether or not the trackpad has a coating on it, but I'm sure it's at least treated with something (?)

I use water and a paper towel to clean, and it always does the job. No need for chemicals.

 

[elvisimprsntr]

Never had any issues with isopropyl alcohol. If you are pouring from a bottle, make sure to dispense on a cloth first to prevent accidental spills

 

[JPack]

The trackpad is glass and there is no coating. It’s very safe.