Cleaning the screen

[PsychicRutabaga]

So I'm used to looking at my iPad through a thick, protective layer of smudges, fingerprints, grime, coffee droplets, and all manner of yuck from my big greasy paws. Occasionally I clean it.

But just a little big ago I reached out via habit and TOUCHED THE SCREEN OF MY NEW MacBook! My precious has a smudge! It's like the first scratch on a new car. I can't stand it!

So that made me think, what do people generally use for cleaning MacBook retina screens? I assume like any tech screen, gentle is best. I'm thinking maybe just a slightly damp soft cloth? Eyeglass wipes? Dry microfiber cloth?

 

[troubleonline]

I normally use a microfibre cloth for my ipad and mac screens. It's quite a soft, almost fleecy one.

plus this stuff I picked up years ago for my first macbook - the bottle is still going strong and I use when I need more than the cloth. Use nit on macs, ipad, tv etc
http://www.lindy.co.uk/accessories-c9/cleaning-products-c391/lcd-screen-cleaner-p1239

 

[roguefury]

microfiber cloth with that super-deluxe-triple-reverse-osmosis-ionized-glass cleaner (basically distilled water) seems to work wonders

 

[fisherking]

http://www.amazon.com/Screen-Cleane...3536315&sr=8-1&keywords=bryson+screen+cleaner

works great, comes with a microfiber cloth (remember, always spray onto the CLOTH, then wipe the screen, never spray the screen)

 

[ZipZap]

http://www.amazon.com/Screen-Cleane...3536315&sr=8-1&keywords=bryson+screen+cleaner

works great, comes with a microfiber cloth (remember, always spray onto the CLOTH, then wipe the screen, never spray the screen)

Why?

 

[fisherking]

Why?

 

[fisherking]

because apple says so..

• Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, and similar items that might cause damage.
• Unplug any external power sources, devices, and cables.
• Keep liquids away from the product.
• Don't get moisture into any openings.
• Don't use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.
• Don't spray cleaners directly onto the item.

(and because, seriously, manufacturers of these cleaning agents say the same thing)...

 

[polee]

There was this recent report where retina screens have been damaged by some cleaning products but I am unclear which are the products are the culprits.

http://www.staingate.org

Can someone please explain what is going on? In the past, I have used iKlear on my non-retina screens. I am not sure if I can use this on the MacbBook 12.