Microfiber cloths -- TERAGLOVE or MONSTER iCLEAN?

[Amnesiac1]

live with it then ... iKlear will fix your problem.

I'm not using iKlear. Apple recommends water. iKlear is not exactly water and the company will not disclose one of the ingredients that they use.

I bought a teraglove microfiber kit that comes with an empty spray bottle that can be filled with water. This conforms to Apple's official directions for cleaning an iMac. Monster's iKlear solution departs from these directions. I don't want to argue this point, though.

My situation is as such: a teraglove microfiber cloth, distilled water. This is what I have at my disposal. HOWEVER, I am asking if I can apply the microfiber glove on its own, dry, without water, to the few and very small (specifically, 3) glistening spots on my new, day old iMac.

I will not be cleaning the entire screen, only these three spots.

 

[GLS]

Same situation here. I am not asking about whether or not it will be fine if I use "tap water, distilled water, rubbing alcohol or spit".

I am asking if I can apply a DRY cloth to the noted areas.

Here is the question again. To all those who are interested in helping me, providing some advice, etc., please attend and respond to the particulars of this question:

Christ....what do you think would happen if you apply a DRY cloth to a window? Or the mirror in your bathroom?

Honest to God...it is nearly midnight here...and you are worried about three miniscule spots on your iMac display, and whether or not a dry cloth is going to be safe to remove them?

Really?

 

[Amnesiac1]

I guess we just don't understand why you don't try the dry method and then if it doesn't work use a wet method. Seriously, am I missing something here?

I'll explain then. Sorry for the confusion.

I am apprehensive about using the dry method because one of the users who has posted in this thread -- Big-TDI-Guy -- claimed that doing so will scratch the screen due to dust acting as "sand paper". This sounded a bit ridiculous to me, especially given the age of the iMac (it's a day old). Even if the iMac were older and dustier, wouldn't this sound ridiculous to you? Dust acting as sand paper?

It also sounds ridiculous because the teraglove cloth is a NON-SCRATCH cloth. As are all good microfiber cloths.

Nonetheless, Big-TDI-Guy said it might scratch it if I use it dry. So, that possibility is out there... I am waiting to see if anyone wants to debunk that and say, 'Hey, using it dry is fine' or corroborate Big-TDI-Guy's claims.

Christ....what do you think would happen if you apply a DRY cloth to a window? Or the mirror in your bathroom?

No need for the exasperation.

According to Big-TDI-Guy, you cannot consider windows or bathroom mirrors as being akin to iMac screens. For instance, you can use Windex on a window but not on an iMac screen. The screen has to be dealt with very carefully. APPARENTLY. Can you debunk this? Can you argue otherwise? Prove otherwise? For more information, see my last post in this thread.

So, because it isn't obvious to me, please explain: what do you think will happen if I apply a DRY cloth to my iMac?

 

[Apple OC]

I will not be cleaning the entire screen, only these three spots.

please do report back the status of those 3 spots

 

[GGJstudios]

Nonetheless, Big-TDI-Guy said it might scratch it if I use it dry. So, that possibility is out there... I am waiting to see if anyone wants to debunk that and say, 'Hey, using it dry is fine' or corroborate Big-TDI-Guy's claims.

Hey, using it dry is fine.

 

[QuarterSwede]

I'll explain then. Sorry for the confusion.

I am apprehensive about using the dry method because one of the users who has posted in this thread -- Big-TDI-Guy -- claimed that doing so will scratch the screen due to dust acting as "sand paper". This sounded a bit ridiculous to me, especially given the age of the iMac (it's a day old). Even if the iMac were older and dustier, wouldn't this sound ridiculous to you? Dust acting as sand paper?

It also sounds ridiculous because the teraglove cloth is a NON-SCRATCH cloth. As are all good microfiber cloths.

Nonetheless, Big-TDI-Guy said it might scratch it if I use it dry. So, that possibility is out there... I am waiting to see if anyone wants to debunk that and say, 'Hey, using it dry is fine' or corroborate Big-TDI-Guy's claims.

Good explanation and one that makes some sense. Personally, I'd use a squirt of glass cleaner on the cloth and be done with it. You won't hurt the glass. It's just plain old glass.

If you're really concerned, eye glass cleaner (rubbing alcohol + water) is the absolute best. Screw those expensive cleaners. They are a rip off.

 

[Amnesiac1]

Hey, using it dry is fine.

Please don't be facetious. Can you corroborate this claim in a sincere manner?

 

[GGJstudios]

Please don't be facetious. Can you corroborate this claim in a sincere manner?

Sincerely, using it dry is fine.

 

[Amnesiac1]

Sincerely, using it dry is fine.

That's not corroboration, that's rephrasing.... repetition, essentially.

Throughout this entire thread, QuarterSwede is the only who has managed to attend to my specific question and do so in a manner that is neither patronizing nor slight.

 

[GLS]

what do you think will happen if I apply a DRY cloth to my iMac?

Your display's three specks will be gone.

Look...Apple says water. Then use water. You don't want to trust the words of anyone here who uses something else, and you don't want to trust the words of folks who say don't do it dry....

In other words, you want someone to make the decision for you....even though you don't trust the opinions of folks like me, who have used "non-Apple" approved methods for years now.

So, having said that.... do it dry. Just do it. And quit worrying/obsessing over something as trivial as this.

 

[Amnesiac1]

Your display's three specks will be gone.

Look...Apple says water. Then use water.

[...]

So, having said that.... do it dry. Just do it. And quit worrying/obsessing over something as trivial as this.

Contradictions really seem to characterize the question threads around this place.

As I've said before, this is part of why I find myself asking so many questions and sometimes repeating questions I've already asked. I know consensus is a difficult thing to get on a forum, but ... and I've said this already... this is supposedly a "common sense" issue, and yet no one can agree on a single answer. Is it bad to apply it dry? Fine? No? Just use water? etc.

 

[GGJstudios]

That's not corroboration, that's rephrasing.... repetition, essentially.

Throughout this entire thread, QuarterSwede is the only who has managed to attend to my specific question and do so in a manner that is neither patronizing nor slight.

I think somebody just wants attention. It makes no difference if you use it dry or damp, and it makes no difference if you use iKlear or water. Truly, you're making a mountain out of a molehill. Just wipe it off and go to bed!

 

[GLS]

Contradictions really seem to characterize the question threads around this place.

As I've said before, this is part of why I find myself asking so many questions and sometimes repeating questions I've already asked. I know consensus is a difficult thing to get on a forum, but ... and I've said this already... this is supposedly a "common sense" issue, and yet no one can agree on a single answer. Is it bad to apply it dry? Fine? No? Just use water? etc.

Surely you are not this obtuse.

You want someone to tell you how to do it....but are not sure because of someone else puts up a conflicting post.

Was it this hard of a decision for you to get out of bed this morning?

 

[Amnesiac1]

Surely you are not this obtuse.

You want someone to tell you how to do it....but are not sure because of someone else puts up a conflicting post.

Was it this hard of a decision for you to get out of bed this morning?

No need for the insults or patronizing remarks.

I am asking for someone to give me an assured, detailed, well corroborated answer: DRY OR WET? I am not asking for mean spirited retorts, snappy and superficial replies, etc.

 

[Apple OC]

pictures ... or the 3 spots don't exist

 

[GLS]

No need for the insults or patronizing remarks.

I am asking for someone to give me an assured, detailed, well corroborated answer: DRY OR WET? I am not asking for mean spirited retorts, snappy and superficial replies, etc.

Here's an idea. Email Steve Jobs. He is friendly and outgoing; I'm sure he would be delighted to answer your question. And you would get from the highest of authorities the definitive method of cleaning your iMac screen. No need to get an answer from a mouth breather that lurks on this board, no sir!

For the record, I'm finished trying to answer your question, because it is obvious that you are too afraid to try either method for yourself and see what transpires.

 

[iSayuSay]

Seriously, Big-TDI-Guy, I am asking you a question you have been dodging for a while now. Well, here's two questions.

1. Do you even own an iMac? Ever cleaned one?

2. Given how young my iMac is (one day old), do I need to spray my microfiber with water before taking care of those three miniscule glistening areas? Or can I apply a DRY microfiber cloth to those areas?

Now you piss Big guy off.. I saw he answered your question thoroughly. And he kindly explain everything. He is an expert in surface cleaning and he appreciate u enough to answer all question rather than mumbling your idiocy.

Now u even doubt he ever own iMac?!! After he clean so many optical tools which surely MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE than merely an iMac?!!

 

[Amnesiac1]

Now you piss Big guy off.. I saw he answered your question thoroughly. And he kindly explain everything. He is an expert in surface cleaning and he appreciate u enough to answer all question rather than mumbling your idiocy.

He was supplying information that... to be honest, I don't even think perfectly applied to an iMac. The surfaces he professionally cleans are not iMac surfaces. Notice how he had to qualify some of his answers because he didn't know if it pertained to the iMac screen? That's because an iMac screen is very likely not one of the surfaces he professionally cleans.

Having said that, he could know what he's talking about. Perhaps. I asked him a few more questions and he never returned, though. I gave him an opportunity to provide more corroboration and to directly attend to the question I am asking.

Now u even doubt he ever own iMac?!! After he clean so many optical tools which surely MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE than merely an iMac?!!

So... simply because he cleans expensive tools, he can afford expensive tools? I mean, I'm sure he has enough money to buy an iMac but your logic doesn't seem to work here.

That's like saying a maid or butler who professionally tidies up a mansion for her wealthy employers would obviously be residing in a expensive manor of their very own.

 

[QuarterSwede]

I am asking for someone to give me an assured, detailed, well corroborated answer: DRY OR WET? I am not asking for mean spirited retorts, snappy and superficial replies, etc.

After reading the first page I've gotta agree with the others ... only in a nicer way. Big-TDI-Guy completely answered your questions in his first two posts.

Don't be afraid to squirt some cleaner on a cloth and rub the spots. You'll be done in 10 seconds. I've cleaned my iPhone 4's oleophobic screen hundreds of times with an eye glass cloth and glasses cleaner and it's perfectly fine. The iMac doesn't even have such a coating. You're way over thinking this.

 

[iSayuSay]

I said it earlier. I hope it's not too hard to understand, unless you'd like to lose your dignity here.

iMac is STRONG as in:

It won´t torn apart if you move it while it´s ON.. it won´t scratch the panel if you even use cheap cloth to wipe or clean the surface, as long as you don´t put sulphuric acid on it of course.

But then again, for Pete sake, you don´t need distilled or even lab-grade water to clean your screen, just use tap water and microfibre cloth. Cleaner solution may help to minimize spot occurance after your iMac dried.

iMac is VULNERABLE as in:

It dissipates heat just like normal computer should. If you put it in a warm room or not enough ventilation, the internal could be caput. The display could scratch ONLY if you use barb wire to clean it, or acid like I said. It´s just a normal glass, not hardened, carbon fibre reinforced nor bulletproof.

CONCLUSION:

iMac is just a computer, a nice computer indeed, but nothing really special when it comes to maintenance. Treat it well as a NORMAL COMPUTER should, and iMac should serve you well for years to come.

It´s not expensive as Ferrari, even if there is a slight or scratch won´t kill your iMac, unless you get defective component. It´s still a tool you can use well with proper maintenance

Why you treat your iMac as if you scared so much, as if you´d hurt her feeling. You´re not in some case iMac-fetish, are you?

So, why don´t you stop being neurotic, be normal, treat your iMac NORMALLY, clean it in normal way, use it, and maintain it normally, so people here can treat you the same way too. Seriously, you sounds like toddler. Ask this, and that .. another small this and that, you´re a mature man, are you? Don´t you dare to TRY NORMAL things yourself?

--- END OF STORY .. going back to my seat and enjoy my cookies, again ----

And dont be so arrogant with your iMac. Many people owns $6000 computer and know what to do with their own computer. Frankly speaking, i dont think you worthy enough to own such an iMac with this kind of attitude

 

[Amnesiac1]

And dont be so arrogant with your iMac.

How am I being arrogant with my iMac?

 

[iSayuSay]

How am I being arrogant with my iMac?

By that metaphoric butler example. Just like "almost" saying big guy there cant even afford or own iMac. Your iMac is not cheap, I know. but you treat it too much. Worry too much, you ask too much unimportant detail which was unnecessary.

Try clean your iMac dry NOW, then try it wet. Does it make difference? Is there any thousands micro scratch by doing so? You ask so many small things, yet u insist things!!

Now i ask u, have u found the answer for TRIM problem you asked yesterday? Have u contact apple support regarding this problem? Since u consider us people here being idiot at best, have u contact Genius bar??

 

[SaSaSushi]

No need for the insults or patronizing remarks.

I am asking for someone to give me an assured, detailed, well corroborated answer: DRY OR WET? I am not asking for mean spirited retorts, snappy and superficial replies, etc.

I don't think it really matters what you're not asking for. Take the advice you find useful and leave the rest and stop whining.

You're freaking out over whether to wipe at some spots on the screen of your Mac with a wet or a dry cloth?

Yeah, OK, that's not too neurotic.

Nobody in here owes you anything nor are you in any position to moderate the replies you receive.

And my butler cleans his butler's iMac... with Comet cleanser and a Brillo pad. (this thread truly is ridiculous!)

I'm trying to think if I've seen a more meaningless one in my few years here and nothing's springing to mind off the bat.

 

[Slow Programmer]

I would like to point out that since you don't know what the substance is on the glass it could be something that is etching its way into the glass while you are deciding how to clean it. In that case no amount of cleaning will repair the damage. Call Apple. Ask them how they recommend cleaning it and get on with it.

 

[frankieboy]

Either glass cleaner, or vinegar & water. With a paper towel.

What kind of vinegar?