The on-screen touch aspect of the iphone very quickly creates a messy interface. What is the most effective way to clean the iphone? Is it OK to use a few drops of water on the screen? Can anyone recommend a convenient and safe cleaning solution?
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Cleaning the iphone
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IMHO you can't beat iKlear, I use it on all of my Apple products and it does a great job on my iPhone, just be sure to follow the usage instructions I certainly wouldn't put water anywhere near your iPhone, even when using iKlear; or any other cleaning solution for that matter, you should apply it to a suitable cleaning cloth [such as those supplied] rather than to the screen directly.
I certainly wouldn't put water anywhere near your iPhone, even when using iKlear; or any other cleaning solution for that matter, you should apply it to a suitable cleaning cloth [such as those supplied] rather than to the screen directly.
IMHO you can't beat iKlear, I use it on all of my Apple products and it does a great job on my iPhone, just be sure to follow the usage instructions
Thanks. Where do you buy iKlear?
Water will work just fine, but as the above poster said do not put the water directly onto your iPhone. Few drops of water on a lint free cloth and wipe away.
I use disposable eyeglass cleaning tissues (come individually wrapped in a packet.) Costco sells them in a jumbo box. They're handy for my glasses, the computer screens and the Iphone.
I use disposable eyeglass cleaning tissues (come individually wrapped in a packet.) Costco sells them in a jumbo box. They're handy for my glasses, the computer screens and the Iphone.
http://www.klearscreen.com/
You can pick iKlear up from Apple both online and in-store, yes it's a lot more expensive than water [which as a natural resource is absolutely free...technically], but I don't believe that water and a paper towel give you anywhere near as gooder finish as this stuff, each to their own.
Had I not already used iKlear on my other Mac screens would I have gone out and bought it specifically for my iPhone?...Probably not, Now that I've used iKlear on my iPhone would I revert to using any other cleaning solution on it?...No chance!
You can pick iKlear up from Apple both online and in-store, yes it's a lot more expensive than water [which as a natural resource is absolutely free...technically], but I don't believe that water and a paper towel give you anywhere near as gooder finish as this stuff, each to their own.
Had I not already used iKlear on my other Mac screens would I have gone out and bought it specifically for my iPhone?...Probably not, Now that I've used iKlear on my iPhone would I revert to using any other cleaning solution on it?...No chance!
I would not pay for the iKLear products they are just overpriced, the better recommendation would be to purchase the Kleer Screen product though ( from what ive seen they sell for less than similar iKlear products)
for day to day usage though, its a bit excessive
I carry a small microfiber with me if I want to keep the screen clean
the other reccommendation ( which i have had for about a week) is to have an anti glare screen protector, ive yet to have to "wipe my phone"
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPhone_User_Guide.pdf
Page 35
I use the included cloth, get it slightly damp and wipe off the screen and back of the phone. Works great imo.
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I use the included cloth, get it slightly damp and wipe off the screen and back of the phone. Works great imo.
lol. this thread. iklear is like any other screen cleaning solution. any brand/generic solution of this type will work. And spraying mist like solution/water on the iphone is fine. To put my invisible shield on. i put heavy amounts of the given solution all over my iphone. no damage. ppl who say otherwise are either misinformed or do not have common sense. Mist amounts of water will not make it into the internals of your iphone (no matter how bad your light leak gaps are etc.). Just make sure you dont over spray INTO any ported areas. gl. oh yea. using a good quality microfiber cloth is good enough w/o solution or water imo.
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Just buy a microfiber cloth. They are handy to have anyway, for all kinds of tasks. And, they don't run out of solution.
Actually you are quite wrong on this
The Kleer solution has anti static properties
Usually after waxing my car I spray some of this stuff on my black car ( really helps stop dust from sticking to it... especially with all the static that waxing creates)
works great on lcd's too
but I do agree with you, don't skimp on the microfiber. The cheaper ones actually start leaving fibers after a few weeks of use
I used a clorox cleaning cloth on my 1st Gen iPhone once or twice a month. Didn't harm it at all. I haven't used anything on my 3G but the Apple cleaning cloth, yet.
iKlear is basically rubbing alcohol, which is what I use. Just put a drop of it on a tissue and wipe off the face and back. Works great, and costs about 2 bucks for a pint of it.
The first thing I do is use the vacuum cleaner (on low) to suck debris out of the headphone jack hole, data port, and speakers. After that, I wipe my phone off with the inner side of my t-shirt. Then, only if I want it perfectly clean, do I then use the special cloth that came with the phone, BUT, if you use the Apple cloth, the screen will be so clean that you will find much more friction when sliding your finger across the screen. I purposely, don't clean it with that cloth but only a t-shirt because you need some skin oils on there to reduce the friction for your fingers to slide on the screen.
(note: when eating greasy foods, like french fries, as preventative maintenance it would be smart/wise/intelligent to wash your hands before touching your phone)
(note: when eating greasy foods, like french fries, as preventative maintenance it would be smart/wise/intelligent to wash your hands before touching your phone)