Cleaning the exterior of my iMac.

Hello,
I have a white iMac which I haven't cleaned properly since I got way back in Dec '06. I was wondering how I would go about cleaning the plastic case without damaging it or causing permanent marks.
What would you suggest? I have used a lint-free cloth to clean the dust, but there also seems to be some dry residue (or just spit :/ ) (probably from me talking while in front of my iMac). I was thinking of using some of those kitchen/bathroom wipes but they may contain erosive and abrasive chemicals which could damage the iMacs case. Just want to make sure before I do anything.
Thanks!

Apple Support article: How to clean the plastics on your Mac
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