I searched how to clean mac book pro and did not see what Im looking for. I noticed on older mac book pros the palm rests look faded. I noticed mine mbpr had those same wear spots on it, so I wiped them off with glass cleaner. What Should I use to clean the aluminum? I'd like to prevent that worn look if I can.
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How to clean aluminum on MacBook Pro
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The apple store used to sell stuff called 'iklear' which was designed for cleaning macbooks. It makes them good as new - haven't seen it on sale recently though (OTOH my bottle has lasted 3 years and isn't empty yet..)
I've used a small amount of rubbing alcohol/Isopropyl and it works great plus it disinfects which is great. Or if you want you could try some eye glasses cleaner. I would not use the stuff on your screen (if you have the antiglare kind) or trackpad.
This. You can also use just water. iKlear is a gimmick just like a lot of things the apple store sells. No reason to go out and buy something when you most likely have what will work perfectly fine already
I like my gimmick's - I recommend iKlear - even though it is exactly what BeeJee says it is... a gimmick.
I've still have iKlear stuff that I bought years ago. It's good for the screen (antiglare screens) because the manufacture/apple approve of its use on screens. I don't always trust manufacturer's recommendations but for this I do.
But, I only use it like once a year (or longer in some cases) and the rest of the year I don't touch my screen or I use a little water.
But, I only use it like once a year (or longer in some cases) and the rest of the year I don't touch my screen or I use a little water.
I wasn't trying to put down your suggestion so I'm sorry if I came off a little abrasive. I'm sure iKlear does work as a lot of people use them on these forums and I would probably purchase it too if I had an exposed antiglare screen like yourself, just to be a little more safe with it. However, if it's just a normal glossy screen a microfiber cloth and water work great.
I clean my MacBook with a mixture of half water and half isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a microfiber cloth. It cleans really well and air dries completely. Gets a lot of the keyboard gunk off as well as leaving the chassis and screen shiny as new and streak free.
Everything is all good and there is no need for apologies. What you said did not come across as a put down of any sort
. I just thought that I should also have mentioned that I too purchased some of that iKlear stuff. I bought it not knowing really anything about the many different ways of cleaning matte screens back then.
