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Keep cMBP clean?

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cammykool

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Sep 24, 2011
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ever since getting my MBP it has been progressively getting dirtier and i dont want to start school with a filthy macbook so how in the world does one keep these clean? just a computer cleaning kit? a lightly wetted rag? please help!
Thanks
 
cammykool said:
ever since getting my MBP it has been progressively getting dirtier and i dont want to start school with a filthy macbook so how in the world does one keep these clean? just a computer cleaning kit? a lightly wetted rag? please help!
Thanks
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I use a little spray bottle with just water in it to spray the soft cloth that came with my system, then wipe it clean with that. I've done the same thing with the early-2008 my wife is using now, and that one still looks like new (even still have the original box for it! Stumbled across it in the storage shed a few weeks ago.)

Just don't wet the cloth too much. It should be damp enough to remove smudges and dirt, but not so damp as to leave droplets of water behind.
 
I use windex and a paper towel..spray the windex on the paper towel and wipe. It's aluminum and plastic not a precious jewel.
 
Apple also gives instructions on how to clean your Mac in the User Guides for the MBA, MBP and iMac:
Cleaning your Mac When cleaning the outside of your Mac and its components, first shut down your Mac, and then unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the Mac exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish. Cleaning the Mac screen To clean your Mac screen, first shut down your Mac and unplug the power adapter. Then use a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.
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Also, you'll find plenty of suggestions by searching through the many existing threads on this topic, such as these:
 
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