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How do you keep your screen clean?
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Using a paper towel is not a good idea. The wood pulp fibres can scratch the screen, and will damage the oleophobic coating.
I use a microfibre cloth, and when it is really dirty apply a small squirt of spectacle cleaner first.
Thanks for the tip regarding paper towel. As far as spectacle cleaner, don't do it. There is a reason why cameras, projectors, etc. warn against all cleaners and sprays. It damages the expensive coating on the lenses with time. This includes spetacle solutions. I don't see why the ipad coating would be any different.
Car detailing microfiber cloth and a very light spray of orange Pledge on the cloth.
Completely removes fingerprints and makes the surface ice-slick. I've used the same on my i devices and coated motorcycle helmet visors for years.
Completely removes fingerprints and makes the surface ice-slick. I've used the same on my i devices and coated motorcycle helmet visors for years.
I keep my iPad naked and use just two pieces of kitchen paper. One soaked and squeezed with hot water (as hot as you can stand) and use that to wipe over the screen. Then I use the other to rub it dry. Removes all finger prints and grease.
And over a prolonged period of time, it seems better than constantly using the same greasy microfibre cloth every day.
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I have been using warm water and paper towel for years. I have been doing it on iPhone 3, 3GS, 4, MBP, iPad 2 and now this one. And never scratched my screen.
Same. Although, sometimes I use a damp face cloth to clean it if it is especially oily or finger printy.
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Microfiber and water.
Very easy to clean.
EDIT: Mine are kinda like this http://www.amazon.com/Zwipes-Microf...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332170782&sr=1-1
You can get them at Home Depot in the US for less than 10 dollars for 25 of them.
Very easy to clean.
EDIT: Mine are kinda like this http://www.amazon.com/Zwipes-Microf...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332170782&sr=1-1
You can get them at Home Depot in the US for less than 10 dollars for 25 of them.
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This is the best screen cleaner, bar none. And it's $7 a bottle. I started using it a few years ago when I was looking for a good cleaner for my acrylic reef tank. The stuff is awesome. it polishes the screen perfectly and leaves a real smooth finish that actually repels prints (hard to explain). I keep a bottle in my desk at work, & a bottle at home. I use it for my phones, ipads and mac and it workes beautifully. It has no harsh chemicals or anything that will damage any coatings. Its actually safe for marine life if you accidently spray it into your tank. The stuff works better then ANY LCD cleaner on the market. And I've tried qutie a few.
You can get in online and I think PetCo actually carries it in their fish section.
Once you try this stuff I bet you never go back to anything else.
You can get in online and I think PetCo actually carries it in their fish section.
Once you try this stuff I bet you never go back to anything else.
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Tesco, £2
http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=253229227
Its officially the best cloth I have used for getting the screen clean.
http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=253229227
Its officially the best cloth I have used for getting the screen clean.
I use iKlear that I bought at the Apple store a few years ago.
It comes with a spray, micro fiber cloth and travel wipes.
I also use it on my Monitor, iPhone and TV screens.
Works a charm.
It comes with a spray, micro fiber cloth and travel wipes.
I also use it on my Monitor, iPhone and TV screens.
Works a charm.