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Everything gets dirty eventually, and that includes Macbooks. Luckily, there isn’t any weird trick or odd technique required to clean a Macbook screen. There are some things to avoid, but honestly, it’s not a big deal. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to properly clean your Macbook screen to keep it looking fresh. Anakku Wet Wipes

To clean your Macbook screen, first wipe down the surface with a dry, lint-free cloth. Lightly dampen the cloth with only water and use it to buff out any fingerprints or smudges. Dry with another lint-free cloth when you're done.

Apple actually has a tutorial for this, and it’s pretty easy to follow. You generally don’t want to use any household cleaners because the Macbook isn’t designed to work with cleaners like that. It’s much easier, but it also may require some elbow grease. Here is the Apple-approved method for cleaning your Macbook.

That should be it. Apple recommends isopropyl alcohol for both cleaning and disinfecting Macbooks. Fortunately, isopropyl alcohol is widely available at drug stores, grocery stores, and other places. It is also cheaper than screen cleaning solutions anyway, so just go with it.

The above method should work 100% of the time. Still, we’d like to give you some other tips and tricks both from Apple users and from other users, along with our own experiences.

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The quick answer is dry and buff. When you wipe something with a wet cloth, have a dry cloth to dry the liquid after you’re done cleaning. Most streaks will also buff out with a bit of elbow grease.

Disposable Non Woven Fabric Generally, yes, but it’s not recommended. Cleaning chemicals can be harsh for Macbook screens, but wet wipes or baby wipes are usually pretty tame, so it’ll probably be okay.