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C.A.T.S. CEO · Sep 2, 2006, 04:06 PM

Whats the best way to clean my BlackBook?

Thanks

Dorkington · Sep 3, 2006, 12:50 PM

I have used a magic eraser so far, but it doesnt work all that great on the keyboard (although i havent tried it much, im scared that the magic eraser will damage something haha). Others have used lens cleaner and microfiber, windex... etc

imitchellg5 · Sep 3, 2006, 02:54 PM

Apple uses a mixture of Clorox, WIndex, and good ole' H2O to clean display models... I asked them myself.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Sep 3, 2006, 05:49 PM

thx

CleoW · Sep 3, 2006, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dorkington

I have used a magic eraser so far, but it doesnt work all that great on the keyboard (although i havent tried it much, im scared that the magic eraser will damage something haha). Others have used lens cleaner and microfiber, windex... etc

I believe that the Magic Eraser just wears off the plastic microscopically.

bmwparamedic · Sep 7, 2006, 11:53 AM

iskin on the keyboard, i have a clear and blue one. Clear one can't even see on the white mac and a blue one on my black macbook. Static screen wipes to clean the oil stains once a day and it looks great

tjash1991 · Sep 7, 2006, 07:52 PM

I use Windex Multi-task on mine. It took of all the fingerprints and all the stains or whatever with ease. Plus it also was good at cleaning my screen.

I am afraid to use a magic eraser, or a bleach product. But this Windex Multi-task works like a wonder!

frankthetank966 · Sep 8, 2006, 09:58 PM

Why would they use clorox? Would that be to get rid of germs? Anwyays do they use windex on the screen? I used some glasses cleaner I found in my house from Pearle Vision and it works grrrrrreat.

Dillon-K · Sep 9, 2006, 12:34 AM

Will Clorox hurt the Matte-ness? I've just been using water + kleenex to clean off my BlackBook, but I need a better, more permanent solution...

CleoW · Sep 9, 2006, 11:18 AM

Dillon,

Find a better solution quickly! Kleenex will leave tiny (almost invisible) fibers on the screen that will leave tiny scratches on the screen when you clean it again over time.

duoikari · Sep 9, 2006, 12:46 PM

so what you recomend to clean the actually outer part of a white macbook. Cos i seem to have marks on the outter part of my macbook, that you can only see when you look at it from a certain angle. i did use water and kitchen towel to wipe it with and some cleanning stuff i bought from pc world for the screen but it only seems to keep it clean for a certain period of time.

CleoW · Sep 9, 2006, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by duoikari

so what you recomend to clean the actually outer part of a white macbook.

I don't know if you are addressing me, but I use a used cotton baby undershirt with a fifty/fifty mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water (for every other day). Once every week I'll bust out the iDrops.

mzboril24 · Sep 11, 2006, 09:45 PM

hi. i have a white macbook and on the outter case....there are a few very small black spots....almost invisible unless viewed at a certain angle. of course, some can be seen from a distance.

now im talking about one that i have right where i open the display.....there are two black dots in one and ive tried the magic eraser....doesn't come off. :[

is there anyone else out there that notices small black spots.if so, how can it be cleaned?

i DONT want some smartass reply like.....close ur eyes or just dont look at it....that wont cut it!

i REALLY want a simple answer. thanks.

mrgaskell · Sep 12, 2006, 01:32 AM

I have a couple of those black things, too. It almost like someting got inbedded in the plastic. I tried to clean it, but to no avail.

mzboril24 · Sep 13, 2006, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by mrgaskell

I have a couple of those black things, too. It almost like someting got inbedded in the plastic. I tried to clean it, but to no avail.

:[

what have you tried cleaning it with? i was going to try goof off or goo gone and spray it on there and wipe it off......you think that maybe it would work??

thanks

BRINET · Sep 28, 2006, 02:31 PM

I have one of those black spots already and I've only had my white macbook for 6 days. Anybody successful in getting these spots out?

discounteggroll · Sep 29, 2006, 09:53 AM

iclear apple polish is what I use (and what the apple store sells)

drnkn_stylz · Sep 29, 2006, 11:54 AM

Check it:

Klear Screen & iKlear - LCD, Laptop, and Computer Screen Cleaner

They sell it in an (not official) Apple store in my city.

acoustix · Sep 30, 2006, 12:03 AM

Is Kensington "Screen Guardian"-"for notebook, anti-glare and polarized computer screens" O.K.?

neverskatewsandles · Oct 3, 2006, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by tjash1991

I use Windex Multi-task on mine. It took of all the fingerprints and all the stains or whatever with ease. Plus it also was good at cleaning my screen.

I am afraid to use a magic eraser, or a bleach product. But this Windex Multi-task works like a wonder!

r u serious it my screen looks absoululy HORRIBLE after cleaning with windex there are streaks that Wont go away!

Macintosh Sauce · 07:45 AM

There is a better cleaning product out there. It's called "CleanDR" at COMP USA, etc. Excellent product and doesn't leave any streaks at all! I use this to clean my notebook and LCD/TV screens. It is alcohol and ammonia free...