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Squirrelflight

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Aug 24, 2012
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I bought a cleaner from Staples. It's for screens and electronic devices. You just spray some it on a cloth and clean the screen with it. Safe right? On the macbook booklet it says to put some water on a cloth and clean. (But I also read tap water is bad) Either way my screen is fine just checking.
 
There's nothing wrong with using tap water.

How to clean Apple products

Apple also gives instructions on how to clean your Mac in the User Guides for the MBA, MBP and iMac:
Cleaning your Mac When cleaning the outside of your Mac and its components, first shut down your Mac, and then unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the Mac exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish.

Cleaning the Mac screen To clean your Mac screen, first shut down your Mac and unplug the power adapter. Then use a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.
Also, you'll find plenty of suggestions by searching through the many existing threads on this topic, such as these:

 
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