How to properly clean?

Hey guys I just bought a MBP a couple days ago and I already spilled something on it... it hardened and I wanted to know how to properly clean it off my computer so I don't scratch it?
While I'm asking, I was wondering how to get rid of fingerprints off the screen? the computer did come with a cloth but I heard it doesn't do anything and a lens cleaner was better.. Thanks

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