Finally found the best way to clean an iBook...

[jogo23]

Believe it or not, but toothpaste combined with water and soap makes it shine just like new. I used a piece of cotton cloth (actually it used to be a shirt) and soaked it in the soap water and applied some toothpaste directly on my iBook. Then started to rub gently and I couldn't believe my eyes... all the dirt/dust/stuff that makes the case appear kinda grey was gone. Totally worth a try! Works for the palm rest too.

 

[mad jew]

Nice idea. Keep it away from the screen though.

 

[deadpixels]

it's because toothpaste contains a mild abrasive, it's like a polish in some way. good idea by the way

 

[Abstract]

4 out of 5 doctors recommend it.

 

[ColdFlame87]

would this work for MBP too or do i have to use something else?

 

[bankshot]

Is it all minty fresh now?

 

[mad jew]

would this work for MBP too or do i have to use something else?

There's only one way to find out...

 

[sunsnewmac]

hey thanks for the tip. i had heard of using toothpaste before but you gave me the impetus to try it and now my MB is pearly white and minty fresh
any household tips for cleaning the trackpad, keyboard, or screen?

 

[scokim]

If only toothpaste works as well to whiten my teeth

 

[Father Jack]

After using the toothpaste on your laptop do you finish off with a mouthwash?

FJ

 

[MartyMoe]

After using the toothpaste on your laptop do you finish off with a mouthwash?

FJ

Don't forget to floss between the keys!

 

[Father Jack]

Don't forget to floss between the keys!

Sorry, I should have mentioned that as well. Thanks MartyMoe

FJ

 

[brsboarder]

I've always had great luck with that white foam brick type thing, i can't think of the brand, but perhaps arm and hammer, magic something i think

 

[Speedracer04]

I've always had great luck with that white foam brick type thing, i can't think of the brand, but perhaps arm and hammer, magic something i think

Mr. Clean magic eraser? I heard that those will clean anything, someone should try it on a macbook!

Seriously though, anyone know how to get the greasy stains off of the keys such as the spacebar and stuff?

 

[brsboarder]

thats the one, mr clean magic eraser, works wonders

 

[OldSkoolNJ]

Thats what I was gonna mention. I use those all the time and they work wonders. I use it also onm y display models and customers computers and if it can clean those than it can clean anything. I use the Mr Clean Magic Erasers brand.

Kevin

 

[xJulianx]

We can't get Mr. Clean Magic Erasers here in the UK so I just ordered some from eBay to see what all the fuss is about. My MacBook could do with a 'professional' clean anyway.

 

[jsm4182]

When I had my ibook, I found Pledge Multi surface works great for cleaning the case, haven't tries it on the mbp yet.