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Grasbak

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Jan 17, 2006
434
16
UK
anyone else have trouble with people putting their greasy fingers on their displays?

my worst mark is a 3 fingered smudge from my nephew (I wouldnt have let him get that close but my wife was keeping him entertained on photobooth!)

what do people find is the best way to clean LCD screens?
 

uchuff

macrumors member
Mar 25, 2006
54
0
I've been using some "Fellows" screen wipes bought from my local office supplies place on my macbook - came out pretty well but if I hold the screen at the right angle while its off I can see some residue. I believe Apple reccommends "iKlear" - I will be buying some of this to try it out.
 

nsutt22

macrumors regular
May 5, 2005
177
0
rubbbing alcohol. It dries really fast and will bring up dirt and smudges with no smeering or water marks.
 

regre7

macrumors 6502
Apr 18, 2006
292
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Atlanta, GA
I've heard that a liquid you can find at your local chemical supply store cleans really well, I think it's HCl. But don't get the diluted stuff, and make sure you apply it with your bare hands.
 

balofagus

macrumors regular
Jan 11, 2006
178
0
Ontario, Canada
I've heard that a liquid you can find at your local chemical supply store cleans really well, I think it's HCl. But don't get the diluted stuff, and make sure you apply it with your bare hands.

:eek: Oh that gave me quite a laugh
 

bbrosemer

macrumors 6502a
Jan 28, 2006
639
3
regre7 said:
I've heard that a liquid you can find at your local chemical supply store cleans really well, I think it's HCl. But don't get the diluted stuff, and make sure you apply it with your bare hands.
HI works much better, ;)
 

uchuff

macrumors member
Mar 25, 2006
54
0
nsutt22 said:
rubbbing alcohol. It dries really fast and will bring up dirt and smudges with no smeering or water marks.
The Apple guide says to not use Alcohol and most screen cleaning products boast that they do not contain alcohol.
 

smwatson

macrumors 6502a
Sep 30, 2005
961
6
London, England
Use the juices you get from a freshly roasted chicken. Gives it a real nice shine ;)

But seriously, iKlear is good. Anything with "i" infront of its name must be good :D
 
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