Perhaps one of the things that we take least care of is cleaning the screen of our Macs (in general of our devices). But it is essential if we want it to continue to be seen clearly and also because we must take care of cleanliness in order to take care of ourselves. We already know by now that contagion by contact with surfaces is difficult but it is never too much to be able to ensure and for that what better than having everything spotless. Now, not just any product is worth it and that is why we have to be careful with what we use. We want to clean the screen, not burn it. Let’s see a few methods.
Cleaning I would say of the screen to remove fingerprints or light dirt that may accumulate
A Mac screen isn’t like an iPhone or iPad screen that’s constantly being tapped with your fingers. But it is true that like any screen, it is rare that if we look closely, it is not covered by a light layer of dust. The reason is very simple. Heat attracts dust and that is why it is good that every day that we use the computer, we clean the screen. Really, we will avoid having to rub with more effort later.
By the way, whether you are an amateur photographer or a professional, it does not matter, this should be something that is done automatically. It will not be the first time that when photographing a sky and viewing the image on the computer, we see black spots and think that we should take the camera to clean the sensor. Until you realize they are specks of dust on the screen. We went from fright to joy but I prefer to avoid those scares.
For day to day and that cleaning that are just dust motes, we can use a special cloth. The screens are very delicate and you do not have to press too hard on them. You can use the typical chamois used to clean glasses. What we have to be clear about is that we must use a cloth that does not leave residue when passing through the screen.
You have them at all prices and even if you go to an optician’s it is possible that they will give you one for free. While you’re at it, take advantage and buy a glasses cleaning liquid and it will be wonderful for the Mac screens. They leave them very clean and also have a cover that prevents dust from sticking to it, with which lThe next cleaning is easier and does not even have to be daily.
Now that if you want to clean your Mac screen properly, what better than using the cloth that Apple sells. It has also been widely commented on networks, the Internet and in specialized media such as Soy de Mac. It is a cloth with an expensive price, but it is surely worth it.
If you don’t have chamois or similar (micro fiber cloth), you can use cellulose paper but this time always dry. Because if we soak the paper it is possible that it will start to disintegrate, leaving traces and that is worse than not cleaning the screen.
If we talk about deeper dirt, the cleaning of the screen changes completely
If, on the other hand, what we want is to clean stains that have adhered to the Mac screen, the simple cloth or chamois would not be enough. Above all and one of the most important things is that on this occasion, dry cleaning would not work for us so you have to use liquids and here we must be especially careful with the products we use.
As I said before, we can use the specialized product they use to clean the lenses of glasses. We should not use too much and taking into account that when we pass the cloth, we must do it lightly. I don’t mind repeating that you have to be delicate, Mac screens are very thin and therefore fragile.
It is good to pour the liquid little by little in the areas with the most dirt. Pass the cloth making concentric circles. If necessary, repeat until the stain is removed. Then we can pour a little more product on the cloth itself and pass the rest of the screen.
There are many products on the market that we can use to clean screens. we are going to recommend a few that have been tested by many users and have come out happy. That, after all, is the main thing.
we have this cleaner with more than 2600 positive comments. Surely you will not disappoint and the price is very competitive. The 100 ml for 9.95 euros. They go a long way, believe me. It also comes with the 30×30 microfiber cloth for the same price.
We also have other options such as this one from the brand Economist which has a whopping 10,000 positive reviews. I haven’t tried it but of course it has to have something when so many people agree with its results. Also like the previous one, it brings its own microfiber cloth, this time 20×20. Even better.
However. One of the things that never fails is alcohol. But not just anyone, mind you. Must be isopropyl alcohol (IPA) at 70 percent. We can buy jars like this one that claims to have a purity of 99.9%, which ensures that no water will enter the interior that could affect the normal development of the screen. It has a pretty good price since the bottle is 1L so it will last a long time.
Now, if you don’t want to be spraying or storing cans where they shouldn’t be because it is also likely to take a long time from one use to another, we recommend that if you opt for the alcohol option, use impregnated wipes. Personally, it is the option that I am using and I have opted for these from Saeyon that come 100 in a box and not only clean the screen of the Mac but also that of the iPhone and the Apple Watch. They are quite reasonably priced. It does not reach 9 euros.
If you think that the previous wipes may be a little tight, maybe you can always opt for a slightly larger one that also comes in a bottle. I like these less because of the way they are packaged. There is always a rebellious wipe that does not stay inside and when you close the bottle it dries out at the end. It’s a hassle, but it’s true that the size comes in handy if you want to use the same wipe for Mac and iPad, for example. These cost about 12 euros and I have tried them too. They’re good. Not sticky enough but with the right product I can tell you that for a couple of screens.
The COVID pandemic has made us be even neater with devices
Since the pandemic began two years ago, puffff, we have been bombarded with news about how the electronic devices we use every day should be cleaned. There was a lot of emphasis on the phone, but there are many people who use the Mac as a daily work tool and need to take it everywhere. Therefore, it has also been taken into account that The screen had to be cleaned, but not because of dirt, but because of disinfection.
Isopropyl alcohol cans also work in this case, and in this case wipes are the best option. However, there are other alternative products that are not alcohol but other compounds that help eliminate viruses, bacteria and of course, dirt. Apple itself published a guide recommending that screens be cleaned with Clorox brand wipes. Its manufacturer claims to eliminate COVD-19 in just 30 seconds.
In Spain they are difficult to find, but we have some of the brand Sanytol that promise to perform the same function. We can find them in batches of 30 wipes. They are quite large and serve to clean various surfaces. Of course, I use them to clean certain areas of the house such as the kitchen counter, for example, and I tell you that the first one works well but the rest is already an odyssey. They can come out of the package two or three at a time and put them back in their container, it means that it will not close well and therefore they will all dry out. You have to be careful but they do their job. 12 packages of 30 for 20 euros. Perhaps the cheapest option.
There are other products on the market that are used to disinfect devices. We are talking about ozone generators or devices that are sold that generate UV rays. The truth is that in order to clean, what is said to be clean, they don’t clean. They only disinfect and it is not clear to me that they really fulfill their function, from what I’ve been reading.
Summary
For the day to day, a microfiber cloth or optical cloth is sufficient. You make sure that you remove the most superficial dust and dirt.
But nevertheless if you want something more exhaustive You should opt for specialized products. Set the soap and water aside. For example, use isopropyl alcohol because in addition to cleaning, you also disinfect. If you are looking for something more powerful, you should go for wipes like Clorox or Sanytol.
