What do you use to clean your Retina screen?

[SRLMJ23]

Silly question, I know. However, I used to use Whoosh but then I read that Apple does not sell it in their stores or online because it can cause issues with the anti-reflective coating (and on iPads the oleophobic coating.) Do you guys use just plain old glasses cleaner or what? Usually I just use the microfiber that comes with the Retina MacBook Pro (mine is a Early-2015 13") but sometimes things get on the screen that require some liquid along with a microfiber. I just got a new screen on my rMBP (covered by Apple because my rMBP is still under its original warranty) because there was some dead pixels that just suddenly showed up on the old screen, so I am trying to be as careful as possible. I know that spray on the screen does not cause dead pixels, like I said just trying to be careful and not ruin the anti-reflective coating or anything. Thanks in advance!

 

[Nathan King]

Use a blower bulb to remove as much dust from the area as possible. Dust is extremely abrasive. Lightly moisten a small part of your microfiber cloth with distilled water and wipe very gently.

 

[ZapNZs]

I use this
http://www.roggecleaner.com/products/rogge-screen-cleaner/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029ZDRSQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Jefe's MacAir]

Gleenclean cloth and tap water.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNW8LZ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[psun786]

I use air blower and then Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes. If it is safe for camera lens, it should be safe for your mac's screen

 

[aevan]

I use air blower and then Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes. If it is safe for camera lens, it should be safe for your mac's screen

Camera lens don't have oleophobic coating that may get damaged with chemicals. I'm sure it can't damage glass, but that's not the point.

You'll probably be fine, but I use only microfiber cloths dampened into mild water.

 

[New_Mac_Smell]

Camera lens don't have oleophobic coating that may get damaged with chemicals. I'm sure it can't damage glass, but that's not the point.

You'll probably be fine, but I use only microfiber cloths dampened into mild water.

Mild water? Sounds like a marketing term

I just use those screen cleaning thingy-ma-bobs you get from all over, I'm sure it's just full of this mild water chemical composition but it does the job and never had any issues.

 

[WhiteWhaleHolyGrail]

iklear and a microfibre cloth. I have used this combination for years without issue.

 

[JPNFRK7]

Microfiber towel from Lowe's and tap water. Use compressed air to get under the keys on the keyboard.

 

[eroslws]

iklear and a microfibre cloth. I have used this combination for years without issue.

This. Used to work at Apple Retail a long time ago and this is what we used back then. I noticed they use something different now...

 

[WhiteWhaleHolyGrail]

This. Used to work at Apple Retail a long time ago and this is what we used back then. I noticed they use something different now...

Works really well on the aluminium body too.

 

[nikster0029]

Whoosh! Best product ever. No streaking. Officially what Apple uses

 

[campyguy]

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-to-clean-a-mbp.1949947/#post-22460021

Use distilled water and a microfiber cloth. QED, and save your money.

One can buy a gallon of distilled water for the price of one of those 50ml bottle of "cleaners". Decent microfiber cloths can be purchased pretty much anywhere for not a lot of coin.

Water is a solvent. Distilled water is an even more effective solvent. Tap water includes dissolved solids like silica, copper, iron - solids that blot, micro-scratch, and conduct electricity. "Cleaners" like Whoosh! and iKlear are overhyped, proprietary products from companies with marketing budgets and not-disclosed ingredient lists - but, look online for their MSDS documents and you might be a bit surprised that these "nifty" products include products you'll find in a grocery store (like distilled water!).

Regularly reviewing MSDSs since 1993… Wearing scratch-free glasses since 1972…

 

[puckhead193]

I just picked these up...very similar to the old cloth apple used to supply
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-MagicFi...3-1ba4-4f4e-bdcc-0febe090b8ed&pf_rd_i=desktop

gets off the smudges etc.

 

[SRLMJ23]

Thank you all for your responses! I will look into these products that you have all recommended and let you know which one I pick! Thanks again!

 

[MrGuder]

I use Monster Cleaning Spray for my HD TV flat screen and home pc monitor, it's alcohol free. The bottle says it's also good for laptop screens. I use a micro fiber cloth with this spray, it works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Monster-TV-C...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=M9YC0P662C3MJ72A8Z3Y

Travel sizes too

https://www.amazon.com/MONSTER-1247...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2RDNHWAE2NTKRSQBGCG8

 

[tubeexperience]

a shower sponge and some Pantene

 

[TheScavenger]

Microfiber cloth and some elbow grease.

If that fails then I just do the Pantene treatment.

 

[PPFee]

Camera lens don't have oleophobic coating that may get damaged with chemicals. I'm sure it can't damage glass, but that's not the point.

You'll probably be fine, but I use only microfiber cloths dampened into mild water.

neither do rMBP screens unless you live in a alternate universe where apple went touchscreen on mac

 

[SDColorado]

I use Purosol Renew Lens and Screen Cleaner, mostly because I have used and liked their lens cleaner for years. Which means I am probably overpaying for what is most likely 95% purified water 5% mild plant-based detergent. But it cleans and has done no harm so far.

 

[marmiteturkey]

neither do rMBP screens unless you live in a alternate universe where apple went touchscreen on mac

Granted it's not oleophobic; but there is some kind of coating (anti-scratch? Anti-glare?) - it wears off over time if not treated with care, there have been recall issues over it and my old MacBook Pro had clearly visible permanent key outlines on the screen.

 

[IngerMan]

I just bought this kit a few days ago. My wife who now is using my older 13" 2016 MBP tends to have moisturizer on her hands often. Needless to say when I peaked at my old buddy and saw the side of the screen and touch bar with finger smudges I knew I better get some supplies.

 

[DjanSeriyAnaplian]

Tears.