Cleaning Your iMac Screen

I have tried things that immediately came to mind, and nothing quite worked like this... So simple!
1. Take a fluffly washcloth (not a scratchy, worn out one), wet it with warm tap water, and ring it out.
2. Have handy a fluffly white cotton T-shirt (again, not an old, scratchy, worn out one), neatly folded with no seams or stitching on the wiping surface.
3. Wipe the screen with the damp washcloth in circular buffing motion.
4. Immediately dry off the screen with the smooth side of the folded cotton T-shirt.
Note: You will need to position your hand behind the screen in order to steady the monitor as you buff the front firmly.
Makes my screen look like brand new everytime!

And then there is Apple's way: 
Cleaning Apple products:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226

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    Message was edited by: wawalulu

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    This is the formal Apple advice.
    How to clean Apple products
    Do not attempt to use anything other than a slightly damp micro fibre cloth to clean the screen.

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    Spit Shine with the "Provided" Micro Fibre Cloth is the best way.
    In Detail:
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    There were some fine peaces of dirt specs stuck on the screen that the cloth would not get off.  I figured I came this far so I wasn't going to give up.
    For some odd reason, I thought, "maybe a spit shine D?" .  LOL, no not hocking at the monitor, that would be silly but then again ... Anyways, I did dap a little salvia off my tongue, on to my finger, and then directly on those tough spots where specs were, and wiped it away with the micro fibre cloth with ease.  This was by far the best way I have ever cleaned the d*am* thing since purchase.

  • What is the best way to clean the imac screen?

    I have tried the included cloth but that is not working very well - & I don't want to use something that will cause streaks. Any suggestions?

    Apple strongly recommends DO NOT USE ANY CHEMICALS.
    Use a lightly damp clothe with water only and clean your screen.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226
    I almost forgot Welcome to the Discussions Heidi.
    Cheers.
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    I have about a dozen different colored streaks running down my iMac screen.  What causes this and how can I get rid of them?

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    Following the instructions in your owners manual.
    Regards,
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    Greetings,
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    GB,
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    Also, please use an ordinary size font. This looks like you're screaming.

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226

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