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iPad Cleaning iPad with alcohol
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I think Apple now supports this method. For me, a little water, soft cloth, and touch of soap (if needed) works well.
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Great post! I think ipads, computers, phones, are hot beds for viruses and bacteria, definitely want to be vigilant about cleaning them now.
Regarding my new pro 2020, i tried to clean it with just a microfiber cloth.
It took me ages to get rid of the grease. I am coming from a 2013 air and i remember it took somes wipes but goes off easily.
Do my coating has an issue or it’s a general issue on pros ?
It took me ages to get rid of the grease. I am coming from a 2013 air and i remember it took somes wipes but goes off easily.
Do my coating has an issue or it’s a general issue on pros ?
I'm not sure about the differences between the Air and Pro, but my iPad 5 doesn't collect nearly as much fingerprints as my former 10.5 Pro. I believe it has to do with anti-reflective coating that regular iPads don't have, which is a plus to me.
It will wear off the coating sooner but hey, better safe than sorry.
Yep, noticed the same thing after I upgraded from OG Air to Pro 9.7. The latter was full of fingerprints within 15 minutes of use. When I got a 5th gen for my dad (designated tech support in the family), the smooth glide on that display was so nice after using the Pro 9.7. There are times when I'd prefer to sacrifice improved anti-reflectivity over the constant fingerprint haze.
I've been wiping my iPhones and iPads down with 70% isopropyl alcohol prep pads for over 5 years and have never had any issues. Your devices are a germ magnet
Alright, i will keep up with iso then.
What’s really bothering me is that even if try to clean it to the best, it always end up with this greasy marks that goes here and there. I can t end up with the 100% clean satisfiying feeling. I know it’s silly but i love it.
Do you think that i should try other type of cloth or is it due to this new coating for anti reflecting and pencil ?
What’s really bothering me is that even if try to clean it to the best, it always end up with this greasy marks that goes here and there. I can t end up with the 100% clean satisfiying feeling. I know it’s silly but i love it.
Do you think that i should try other type of cloth or is it due to this new coating for anti reflecting and pencil ?
Microfiber cloth here and no glass display shield. A tad bit of water on the microfiber cloth like 2 drops is all that’s needed to wipe a glass display.
Same here. I’ve never needed anything more than a good Microfibre cloth that is slightly damp.
No chemicals needed to clean a glass screen.
No chemicals needed to clean a glass screen.