How to physically clean my iMac?

[ZivaD]

I tried some Stoners car glass cleaner whilst the iMac was on and warm, it was a terrible idea, left it very nice and clean but there was an odd sheen in a few areas if viewed from an angle, ended up buffing it with a water misted microfibre cloth.

 

[AL2TEACH]

I've tried water but Whoosh is just dandy.

 

[varian55zx]

What's the best way?

Pay someone to do it. Obviously. lol

 

[ledzep1]

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172



Just dampen that cloth you have with water.

This worked best for me, thanks a lot!

Obviously when the screen is cold and not warm though.

 

[ghsDUDE]

I used iKlear and it definitely made things worse. I read all these great reviews so I hope I didn't permanently damage my screen.

I've probably cleaned it 5 times with a dry microfiber cleaning cloth and it's getting better now - definitely trying to get any idler residue off.

 

[AppleNewton]

I used iKlear and it definitely made things worse. I read all these great reviews so I hope I didn't permanently damage my screen.

I've probably cleaned it 5 times with a dry microfiber cleaning cloth and it's getting better now - definitely trying to get any idler residue off.

Yeah Iklear is nothing but a mess with what they put in their product. Ive found using a good microfibre cloth and DISTILLED water is the best way to clean apple's displays.

These clothes are great;
http://frys.com/product/7340024?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
http://frys.com/product/6683994?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

if you don't have a frys or rathe order elsewhere try amazon for Shaxon microfibre

 

[cynics]

I use a microfiber cloth (same as I would use on a modern TV). If it has fingerprints on the screen (after finding and murdering the person that touched the screen) I would dampen the micro fiber cloth preferably in filter water to prevent spotting and wipe it off. Not wet just damp, basically ring out the cloth as much as possible before use.