Find out who cleaned your screen, then make them pay for the repairs. If they refuse, sue them.
problem solved. /thread.
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Retina Display Stains
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Hmmm... I have used OmniCleanz on LCDs that are on and warm and I haven't experienced any streaking issues.
One apparent important difference between iKlear and OmniCleanz is that OmniCleanz is non-conductible, which means it won't cause moisture damage to electronic components.
iKlear is meant to be used on displays while OmniCleanz can be used to clean keyboards, cases, etc. I use it to clean the exterior of digital cameras and other electronic devices. I have used OmniCleanz for years on a variety of Macs; it keeps them looking like new which helps when it is time to sell them on the used market.
Radtech states that the first time that OmniCleanz is used on a device that hasn't been previously cleaned that it may take more than one application to remove all the built-up grime.
Paper towels should not be used because they are mildly abrasive. Microfiber cloths are the only thing I use on my computers, cameras, etc. OmniCleanz is available in bundles that include a microfiber cloth.
After reading the post on the Apple forum and seeing the images of the streaking the stains that look identical to the OP's rMBP, I am beginning to wonder if there isn't something radically different about the exterior surface of the Retina display.
I have cleaned a variety of CRT and LCD displays over the years and I have never seen the kind of streaking showing up on the Retina displays. I've been looking forward to the possibility of a 13" rMBP but now I am not so sure that I would want a Retina display. I'm going to let the early adopters work through these problems before I spend my money on a Retina Mac.
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Problem solved, screen is clean! Definitely the top solution.
But yeah turns out that now it is clean, the flatmate has come clean and said they used bloody fairy liquid and tap water... ! Idiot! Only me using my Mac from now on!
Thanks everyone for the tips.
Glad to hear that you were able to fix your screen.
In the end, what worked for you?
I left it off overnight, then tried a bit of distilled water with a fresh micro fibre cloth - that made it slightly better. But that didn't fix it and was still smudging the residue on there somewhat. So in the end i decided it was time to visit the apple store to check what they thought and then get the iklear. Luckily the genius i saw managed to sort it for me. I've got the iklear and it will just be me using this mac now though!
Probably shouldn't be letting others use your $2000+ laptop unsupervised. People are dumb.