Obviously, something to avoid scratching it. Would the cloths that people use to clean their glasses work? Thanks.
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What to use to clean my MB screen?
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micro-fiber cloth is OK
I periodically use iKlear/KlearScreen. It will remove the little spots that inevitably show up. After I do the screen, I use what's left on the rest of the computer.
That's the only other product I would use. Otherwise, dust free cloth, like micro-fiber and a little plain water.
I periodically use iKlear/KlearScreen. It will remove the little spots that inevitably show up. After I do the screen, I use what's left on the rest of the computer.
That's the only other product I would use. Otherwise, dust free cloth, like micro-fiber and a little plain water.
How good is this iKlear product? I have heard about it but not much feedback, but I'm guessing it's good since a lot of people use it. Cheers!
I second the iKlear. 20 bucks will get you a nice kit and a bottle that will last a long time. It's a great product and leaves your screen looking awesome.
Man, I sound like a shill...
Before using a microfiber, I use a feather duster to remove the majority of dust dirt from the screen. Then if there are still smudges, I'll use a damp microfiber cloth.
The problem with just using a microfiber cloth is that you trap dirt and dust between the screen and cloth and while the cloth won't normally scratch the screen, the particles will.
All LCDs (glossy and not glossy) are very susceptible to micro scratches. Just wiping it, even with a soft microfiber will cause tiny scratches which you can see if you look carefully enough, so don't wipe the screen too much, just when necessary.
The problem with just using a microfiber cloth is that you trap dirt and dust between the screen and cloth and while the cloth won't normally scratch the screen, the particles will.
All LCDs (glossy and not glossy) are very susceptible to micro scratches. Just wiping it, even with a soft microfiber will cause tiny scratches which you can see if you look carefully enough, so don't wipe the screen too much, just when necessary.
A water-dampened microfiber cloth is all that I've ever used. There's no need for chemical cleaning products.
From the MacBook manual:
"To clean your MacBook screen, do the following:
Shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery.
Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen."
Cheers
From the MacBook manual:
"To clean your MacBook screen, do the following:
Shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery.
Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen."
Cheers
+1 for iKlear. Apple even recommends it. It doesnt leave streaks like tap water (it even cleans up the streaks), and I'm not going to go out and buy a gallon of distilled water just to clean my LCD.
You can get the bottle by itself for around 12 bucks, just use your existing microfiber cloth.
You can get the bottle by itself for around 12 bucks, just use your existing microfiber cloth.