Cleaning Black Macbook Finger Grease Marks

I've tried using a damp cloth to clean greasy finger marks from the Black cover but they are still there.
Any recommendations as to how I can completely clean the Black Macbook.
I've heard of iKlear that's sold in Apple stores - I'll need to get some next time I'm near one - but anything else? Mild detergent?
Thanks

I use OmniCleanz - which is apparently an 'ionic suspension cleaning fluid that works at a molecular level'. Don't know if that's just advertising bullSH1t, but it does a fantastic job. Costs about £10 a bottle from Radtech (google them) and you need a tiny amount on the supplied microfibre cloth. I bought a bottle in June, use it weekly and there's still over half left.
And it's non-conductive and is safe to use on live electronics - so don't worry about it going down between your keys!
And no, I don't have any financial interest in it... it's just very good stuff.

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    Hey folks! I just bought my first Mac yesterday (a black Macbook), and noticed a bit of a problem and was wondering if there was some solution. It appears as though the grease from my fingers (hey, you can't blame me, I'm a young guy going through puberty haha) is leaving sort of "marks" on both the keys and the mousepad. If I look at the mousepad from any angle, I can clearly see that certain spots and almost "worn," whereas other spots where I don't put my fingers as frequently look fine. Is there any solution to this? Any type of keyboard/mousepad cleaner to try to get rid of these marks? I knew that this would eventually happen, but I didn't expect to see it after only one day of use! Thanks in advance!

    hey it happens to the best of us. by paying a little extra for that pretty blackbook, you have to pay the price of trying to keep it clean. dont feel bad, i go through the same experience with my black razor. it is just a question if you are anal about keeping it clean. i have a white macbook and i still clean it after evey time i use it, it is just the way that i am. i was the same way till my ibook died. all i do is get the pledge multi thingy spray that is safe for electronics or endust is fine... and all you do is spray some on a clean undershirt... the soft white kind and while your macbook is off and unplugged, just wipe that baby down. just be sure not to do it to the screen for fear of leaving smudges. but that should work and also keep that smell down that some people complain of with all the grease from you hands. hope it helps!

  • How do i clean the Black MacBook?

    hi,
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    Nothing but a microfiber cloth and a little water if needed - applied directly to the cloth and never anything sprayed on the machine.
    Also, avoid paper products as they are remarkably abrasive.
    Although I am sure it works well, I refuse to pay the price for OmniClean. A microfiber cloth gets rid of everything on my MB and I will never have to buy refills or replacements.

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    Is there any way to prevent...grease stains in your keyboard?
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  • Grease on Black MacBook

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    Hi, Welcome to Apple Discussions.
    I encountered the same problem with my MacBook, for those who live in the US is easy since there is the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser that will (if damped) clean easily the stains, if you do not wish to buy that do what I do; Get a linen free piece of cloth and damp it, make sure its not to wet, and apply to the oily area then with another one (but dry) do it again to dry the zone, If your going to clean the screen remember that the piece of cloth should be barely damped and to clean it shut off the computer and remove battery, also remember to do it again with a dry one to avoid it from getting to wet.
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  • Black MacBook Cleaning?

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  • Quick review of my wife's new Black MacBook

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    Update to my item 4 as there were some typo errors in it (sorry about that).
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  • Black MacBook is different

    I did not get the very many replies to my last post. I have concluded the new Black MacBooks finish is different, it does not seem to have a painted coating on it - It seems to be solid black plastic. Plus the case and track pad to not show grease marks as easy as my older MB that I returned. Any one else notice the change in the plastic?

    I have to agree with you. I brought mine into the Guiness and he said he was so suprised how well I have kept my MacBook. He said, "the old ones usually come back to us very fingerprinty and not the smooth finish that was there" So I would have to agree that something has changed.

  • What are the typical temerature ranges for the black Macbooks?

    Hello everyone,
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    Okay well in lieu of any answers since I posted this (I am aware it was only a short while ago) but at the rate posts get buried on here, I wanted to post my own findings.
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  • An affair with a black MacBook...

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