Cleaning M1 IMac screen

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

I’ve looked into screen cleaning and it seems the ideal way is lint free cloth very slightly dampened with a little distilled water and not rubbing too hard.drying gently with another dry lint free cloth.
For very stubborn mark 3 parts distilled water to 1 part distilled white vinegar and gently clean mark with the slightly dampened cloth.
Not had confirmation from apple yet but I’m assuming this method is correct for the new imac24 screens,I shall get confirmation before I try it though.

 

[DanTSX]

Personally, I’m a big fan of a foaming streak free glass cleaner like Zep products. Then wiped off with newsprint (doesn’t leave streaks). Then a final wipe with clean microfibre cloth.

I’ve found that pretty much anything but newsprint will streak.

 

[fivenotrump]

Personally, I’m a big fan of a foaming streak free glass cleaner like Zep products. Then wiped off with newsprint (doesn’t leave streaks). Then a final wipe with clean microfibre cloth.

I’ve found that pretty much anything but newsprint will streak.

We haven't had newsprint in the house for a decade or more

 

[TheIntruder]

Apple is very clear about the use of cleaning chemicals like glass cleaners:

Important: Don’t clean the screen with a cleaner containing acetone. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the screen.

Woe to you if even a specific, of "safe" "screen cleaner" ends up removing any coating that may have been applied to the glass. Unfortunately, BTDT back in the days of CRTs, when a screen cleaner that was purportedly safe damaged the AR coating on the monitor it was used on.

If the screen isn't especially dirty, and chances are it shouldn't be, attacking it with chemicals is not a wise first approach. A damp cloth will work most of the time, and stronger means only if called far.

Conservative? Yes, but consider the alternative.

Also be wary of microfiber cloth that has a shag, or pile like a carpet. The loops may be soft MF, but the backing may not be, and can scratch.

The cloths that Apple includes have a silk-like texture, where the entire weave is MF.

 

[Gregintosh]

I love using Whoosh products. They are super high quality and clean everything well. I use their orange clothes for my glasses, phone, and laptop.

My previous MacBook Pro had a lot of marks from the keyboard that would not come off and minor scratches visible when you would look by a light.

For that reason on the M1 MacBook Pro I opted to get a screen protector. Its not noticeable and I got a little extra peace of mind about scratches and smudges, and you don't need to worry as much about accidentally scratching something.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Water and a microfiber cloth is the way to go. That should rarely be needed, though, unless you touch the screen a lot for some reason. Most of the time I use a very soft feather duster on my screens.

 

[coso]

Only damp microfiber cloth for me

 

[4sallypat]

Water and a microfiber cloth is the way to go. That should rarely be needed, though, unless you touch the screen a lot for some reason. Most of the time I use a very soft feather duster on my screens.

Agree- you don't want to rub off the Anti-Glare coating on the glass - let's not get them to look like Staingate Macs 4-5 years ago...

 

[Fishrrman]

4sally wrote:
"you don't want to rub off the Anti-Glare coating on the glass"

Has it been confirmed anywhere yet that the new iMacs have the same particle-based, sprayed-on "anti-glare" coating that the MacBook Pro's use?

I'd rather put up with a glossy display, than with one that is likely to start "flaking off" due to excessive "cleaning"...