🧼 How to Clean Your MacBook Screen Safely

🛑 What NOT to Do:

  • Don’t use household cleaners like Windex or Lysol

  • Don’t spray liquid directly on the screen

  • Don’t use paper towels or abrasive cloths

✅ What You’ll Need:

  • Soft, lint-free microfiber cloth (like the kind used for glasses)

  • Distilled water (optional)

  • 70% isopropyl alcohol (optional, for tougher grime)

  • Apple-approved screen cleaner (optional but safe)


🧽 Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Turn off your MacBook and unplug it from power.
    (Let it cool down if it’s warm.)

  2. Wipe with a dry microfiber cloth
    Use gentle, circular motions to remove dust, fingerprints, and smudges.

  3. For stubborn spots:
    Lightly dampen part of the cloth with distilled water or a 1:1 mix of distilled water and 70% isopropyl alcohol.

  4. Wipe again using the dampened part of the cloth — don’t let liquid drip!

  5. Buff dry with a clean section of the cloth.


💡 Pro Tips:

  • Only use water or Apple-approved screen cleaners.

  • If your MacBook has nano-texture glass, use only the Apple polishing cloth provided with the device.


Need a hand with it? Bring your MacBook to Tech Oasis — your local repair and care center. We’ll clean it safely and professionally while you relax. 💻✨

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