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How to clean ipad
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Many people are scared to do this because they are punks, but just get a paper towel fold so it's thick, spray it with windex two to three times, squeeze so it's not drenched and wipe your iPad down front and back. It's really not that serious. This is how I cleaned all my iPhones and now my iPad. Never had a problem.
As the iPad gets older just wiping it with a cloth takes longer because the coating starts to wear off.
I'm "scared" to do this because I am a punk? If anyone thinks that the iPad or iPhone is a bitch to clean now with a fully intact oleophobic coating, you'll wish you were dead once it's all gone from spraying Windex on it-- THE WORST THING YOU COULD EVER DO TO YOUR IDEVICE!
Apple specifically says not to do this with good reason, before I knew the dangers, I used Windex on my old 3GS, and once that coating was gone, I was this close to dropping $80 for new glass just to end the greasy smeared nightmare that it was. Now that I have an iPhone 4 I can put the noose back in the drawer.
Light pressure with a plain white T-shirt will do the trick and the glass will be smooth as silk. Launch day iPad here that is still a joy to use with no screen protector just like day one. If you need Windex or any other solvent to clean your glass my advice is to wash your hands a little more often!
Microfiber clothes
They're inexpensive, they clean it easily, and you can clean them rinsing them in the sink or throwing in the laundry.
They're inexpensive, they clean it easily, and you can clean them rinsing them in the sink or throwing in the laundry.
I'm "scared" to do this because I am a punk? If anyone thinks that the iPad or iPhone is a bitch to clean now with a fully intact oleophobic coating, you'll wish you were dead once it's all gone from spraying Windex on it-- THE WORST THING YOU COULD EVER DO TO YOUR IDEVICE!
Apple specifically says not to do this with good reason, before I knew the dangers, I used Windex on my old 3GS, and once that coating was gone, I was this close to dropping $80 for new glass just to end the greasy smeared nightmare that it was. Now that I have an iPhone 4 I can put the noose back in the drawer.
Light pressure with a plain white T-shirt will do the trick and the glass will be smooth as silk. Launch day iPad here that is still a joy to use with no screen protector just like day one. If you need Windex or any other solvent to clean your glass my advice is to wash your hands a little more often!
See u weren't reading correctly. I said spray windex on the paper towel guy not the iPad. Dealing with a cloth is too much. U have to keep up with the thing. Just spray the napkin and wipe it down. Trust me, u won't hurt your iPad buddy.
If u think that coating is going to last, think again.it never does. After wiping with a shirt over a period of time, the screen gets smudgier and smudgier. That tshirt doesn't do the trick anymore. It's really really not that serious. Use glass cleaner. Don't do like that guy says and spray it directly on your iPad. I don't know where he gets that from.
I usually dampen a corner of a microfiber cloth with water, wipe it down, then wipe it with the dry part.
I also have a special screen cleaner that I use on my cellphone but haven't needed to use it on my iPad since just water works fine. My phone gets too greasy for just water though.
I also have a special screen cleaner that I use on my cellphone but haven't needed to use it on my iPad since just water works fine. My phone gets too greasy for just water though.
The issue is Windex coming into contact with the glass, "guy," it makes no difference in the end how it gets there before you start scrubbing. Spray it on your hand or the cat first, whatever. You originally said to "wring" out the paper towel, right there tells me that it is WET, so why does it matter if the glass is made wet directly or with a napkin middleman???
You speak about the coating going to hell regardless, and I would argue that this is your opinion from personal experience by using Windex to hasten the process. Those impossible smudges you speak of as a foregone conclusion are a result of using glass cleaner where it doesn't belong, as per the manufacturer's explicit instructions.
To the OP, do whatever you think is best, it's your device after all, but in the friendliest way possible I recommend that you take Apple's (and my) word for it and stay away from Windex for the longest oleophobic coating life possible.
Have a good night.
I know all of my iPhones and my iPad are not the only ones that do this so here is how it usually works.
When I first buy them, I can just use my shirt to dry wipe them. After so many dry wipes, the coating goes bad. When the coating goes bad, dry wiping takes much longer which gets irritating, no matter how clean my hands are. Seems like I have to wipe for hours(exaggerated). So instead of purchasing some little rag that I'm going to have to keep up with, I use a paper towel with a small amount of windex on it to clean the glass and metal backing. The windex has no way of getting into any ports as long as u only damp the paper towel and it definitely doesn't have any kind of chemical reaction on the iPad surfaces. It doesn't take a genius to use windex properly. We have all cleaned bathrooms I hope. When u say ring the paper towel, it makes it seem like your pouring the whole bottle of windex onto the paper towel. A few misty sprays will suffice.
Gosh, a whole lesson on how to clean the iPad. If you ask me, the question is kinda on the "are u kidding me" side.
Do not use windex or any other alcohol based product on your ipad or iphone
Please no matter what anyone says. Do not use windex or any other alcohol based product on your Ipad or Iphone. It will definitely ruin the screen.
I have a micro-fiber cloth, and use water with it, and they always look brand new. I also don't have a lot of problems keeping up with my micro-fiber cloth, as I put it back every time in the same place.
Please no matter what anyone says. Do not use windex or any other alcohol based product on your Ipad or Iphone. It will definitely ruin the screen.
I have a micro-fiber cloth, and use water with it, and they always look brand new. I also don't have a lot of problems keeping up with my micro-fiber cloth, as I put it back every time in the same place.
I use screen wipes on the metal back ONLY. On the screen I use a good microfibre cloth and, if it needs it, a few spots of water.
Be VERY cautious about what you use on the screen because of the oleophobishness.
May cleanliness be with you and your 'pad.
Be VERY cautious about what you use on the screen because of the oleophobishness.
May cleanliness be with you and your 'pad.
Believe it or not, the best way to clean the screen is to drag the underside of your forearm over the screen a couple times. Works a treat, gets rid of all the smudges and restores the 'just out of the box' shine! Just give it a try, I didn't believe it either.
I am surprised no one suggested using a ShamWow...
I prefer to use those cloths they sell for cleaning your glasses (without the solution).
I prefer to use those cloths they sell for cleaning your glasses (without the solution).
Microfiber and/or moisture (water) and/or eyeglass spray (it is designed for optical coated glass) if needed. Stay away from cleaners like Windex. They are formulated to clean straight glass and other surfaces with ammonia and powerful degreasers. You can use Windex (or other degreasing cleaner like 409) on the back but not on the glass surface.
Magic eraser, is that the white spongey material from Mr. Clean that's for cleaning marks like sharpies that people write on the bathroom walls with?
Would that be a little too good for the glass treatment on an iPad?
I use micro fiber cloth towels that clean the smudges & shines the glass beautifully but I can feel tiny bumps under my finger as I touch the glass. They come off using a finger nail but what's best for removing those, just water?
And before someone say it, yes, I cover my coughs, sneezes etc...
I use iKlear cleaner/polish. This stuff is made for Apple products and it really puts a nice shine on the screen and gives it a slick feeling. You can pick it up at the Apple store or order it directly from the company. Do not use cleaners like Windex on your electronics!
+1. I use iKlear too. I ordered it offline, and I have the big bottle, and the small bottle i travel with (pilot) and I also have some handy single use wipes that came with the package. I feel much more comfortable using that on my Apple products than anything else. I also use it on my Navi screen in my car, and on my rearview mirror (if you use windex on those automatic dimming mirrors, it could cause them to explode/leak fluid).
iKlear is great stuff.
iKlear FTW!!! Click this to see the product I bought.
Another vote for iKlear followed by microfiber. Simple, easy, great results. I use it on my MBP, iPhone, and iPad and they all look spotless afterward. One 2oz bottle will last ages too.
dishwasher light wash cycle. lol I keep mine in a case and it has a antiglare screen protector. So I get alot less fingerprints. But I take it out of the case and wipe it down with one of my camera lens cleaning clothes.
If you wear a cotton t shirt you can clean your screen by rubbing it up against your stomach. It works great.