Method for Cleaning

[yano729]

Hey, whats up everybody. I was wondering what you are using just to clean it and wipe it down as it accumulates finger prints and smudges with normal use. Thanks for any help.

 

[GGJstudios]

How to clean Apple products

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Apple also gives instructions on how to clean your Mac in the User Guides for the MBA, MBP and iMac:

Cleaning your Mac

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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.

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Cleaning the Mac screen

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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.

Also, you'll find plenty of suggestions by searching through the many existing threads on this topic, such as these:

• How to clean aluminum on MacBook Pro
• Cleaning rMBP 13
• Good screen cleaning liquid/ kit
• How Do You Keep Your rMBP Display Clean
• How to clean MBP?
• Keeping your Air clean?
• Clean your MacBook Pro
• Alcohol % for cleaning?
• I need to clean my iMac's screen.
• Mba cleaning
• Using a damp paper towel to clean the exterior: Bad?

 

[newellj]

How to clean Apple products

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Apple also gives instructions on how to clean your Mac in the User Guides for the MBA, MBP and iMac: Also, you'll find plenty of suggestions by searching through the many existing threads on this topic, such as these:

• How to clean aluminum on MacBook Pro
• Cleaning rMBP 13
• Good screen cleaning liquid/ kit
• How Do You Keep Your rMBP Display Clean
• How to clean MBP?
• Keeping your Air clean?
• Clean your MacBook Pro
• Alcohol % for cleaning?
• I need to clean my iMac's screen.
• Mba cleaning
• Using a damp paper towel to clean the exterior: Bad?

Wow, sticky that post!

 

[hcole623]

Method for Cleaning

Just to add another, I've been using this method to clean all my tech gear for many years:

Whenever I wash a load of laundry, after it has been spun dry in the washer (not dry, but not dripping), I'll take a soft t shirt or soft hand towel and use it to wipe down the exterior of my iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, cameras, car interiors, you name it.

Be sure to fully power off/shut down your equipment.

I find this method works excellently, especially on trouble areas like lcd screens and keyboards. Doesn't leave behind lint or streaks, and the damp cloth picks up any dirt/grime rather easily.

This method pretty closely follows Apple's recommended guidelines, but grabbing a shirt/rag after the spin cycle of the wash has the perfect amount of moisture in my opinion.

If it were me I'd steer clear of all of those alcohol based screen cleaning wipes!