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.