Smudges, Keymarks, etc.

[JLH81]

Hi All,

Is anyone else noticing a lot of key marks/smudges on their M1 MBA's screen? I swear I am cleaning mine every few days. I do transport it, but I don't understand why it's always so dirty. I have been using a RadTech cloth between the keys and screen, which helps with the key marks, but somehow put's smudges on the screen. Does anyone have an actual method to keeping the screen clean? Perhaps I will give a piece of notebook paper in between the keys and screen and see if that helps at all.

 

[Jonr515]

Hi All,

Is anyone else noticing a lot of key marks/smudges on their M1 MBA's screen? I swear I am cleaning mine every few days. I do transport it, but I don't understand why it's always so dirty. I have been using a RadTech cloth between the keys and screen, which helps with the key marks, but somehow put's smudges on the screen. Does anyone have an actual method to keeping the screen clean? Perhaps I will give a piece of notebook paper in between the keys and screen and see if that helps at all.

I had the same problem, I ended up ordering a screen protector that reduces blue light and its much better. If you are interested I can post a link to the product.

 

[JLH81]

I had the same problem, I ended up ordering a screen protector that reduces blue light and its much better. If you are interested I can post a link to the product.

Yes, please do! I am so annoyed with it!

 

[Jonr515]

Here you go!
MacBook Air 13 Inch Screen Protector, Anti Blue Light and Anti Glare, PYS MacBook Air Screen Protector for MacBook Air (2018~2020) and MacBook Pro (2016~2020), Easy to Install, Relieve Eye Strain
by Pyscreen
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MZVBK1X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_RYN37XMRRDXXNQC3G31D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Apple_Robert]

Here you go!
MacBook Air 13 Inch Screen Protector, Anti Blue Light and Anti Glare, PYS MacBook Air Screen Protector for MacBook Air (2018~2020) and MacBook Pro (2016~2020), Easy to Install, Relieve Eye Strain
by Pyscreen
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MZVBK1X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_RYN37XMRRDXXNQC3G31D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It doesn't state it is compatible with the M1.

 

[JLH81]

Thank you! I will give it a try!

 

[Jonr515]

Its on my M1 and works great!

 

[Apple_Robert]

Thank you! I will give it a try!

A clean piece of computer paper between the screen and keys should work, or use the white packing sheet on the keyboard that came with the M1.

 

[Jonr515]

A clean piece of computer paper between the screen and keys should work, or use the white packing sheet on the keyboard that came with the M1.

I used a thin microfibre cloth and still had prints prior to the protector.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I used a thin microfibre cloth and still had prints prior to the protector.

Maybe the cloth had fingerprint oils on it that you couldn't see or feel etc. If it was a brand new, never been touched cloth, there should have been no smudging.

 

[Jonr515]

It was new, at first there were no smudges, but it didn't take long and the only thing I used it for was between my keyboard and screen.

 

[Jonr515]

Side not, I also have a silicon keyboard cover on my M1.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Side not, I also have a silicon keyboard cover on my M1.

I use a silicon keyboard cover as well. I do keep my Mac open all the time.

 

[Jonr515]

Keeping it open probably makes a difference. I use mine open and in clamshell mode depending on where I am. I'm guessing when I go from clamshell to open stuff transfers from external keyboards/trackpads. The screen protector has done wonders for me.

 

[JLH81]

I am going to give the screen protector a try. I will also try a piece of computer paper between the keyboard and screen.

 

[JLH81]

Which silicon keyboard cover do you all use? Does this affect the closing of the lid?

 

[Jonr515]

Which silicon keyboard cover do you all use? Does this affect the closing of the lid?

I have this one, zero issues:
Premium Ultra Thin Keyboard Cover Skin for MacBook Pro with Touch Bar 13" and 15" (Apple Model Number A2159 A1706 A1707 A1989 A1990, 2019 2018 2017 2016 Release), US Keyboard Layout
by CaseBuy
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TTD2W8S/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MA7GHM8CRHSGKKTE0DRW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1