Is Memorex Lens Cleaner compatible for Imac

I want to clean my optical drive and have a Memorex Lens Cleaner. In the small print on package it says to check with manufacture before using.
Does anybody know if this one is safe to use on my imac?
thank you.

I've been using the Memorex Lens Cleaner successfully for years

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http://support.apple.com/kb/sp575
If your iMac meets the requirements, then you will have to purchase the Snow Leopard disk from apple:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
To reinstall your OS, insert the original OS disk that came with your iMac and start up the iMac holding the C key. Start the installation process and when you see the menu bar, select 'Utilities'. From the drop down menu, select Disk Utility. Erase the HDD and the continue the installation.
Note that this will erase all data on the HDD so have it backed up before you start.
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   Could someone help me with instructions for doing a clean install for Could someone help me with instructions for doing a clean install for an early 2009 iMac 20" with Mountain Lion 10.8.4 ?
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How to clean Keyboard for iMac G4

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Question: can I clean this up? take apart the keyboard?

Hi Joseph,
Apparently dismantling these keyboards is not for the fainthearted. If you're feeling brave have a look at: these instructions.
We have had some success cleaning our Apple Pro keyboard by disconnecting it (obviously!) and just gently tapping it around upsidedown, blowing into it, and using the vacuum cleaner crevice tool.
You have inadvertently posted your query in the iBook forum. You might get more constructive advice over in the iMac Flat Panel Forum. Not that you're not welcome here, you understand…
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Is there actually any computer cleaning software for Mac that is safe and works?

Is there actually any cleaning software for IMac that issafe and works. Have an early 2008 iMac, have up-graded RAM to 6GB.

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1. Make redundant backups, keeping at least one off site at all times. One backup is not enough. Don’t back up your backups; all should be made directly from the original data. Don’t rely completely on any single backup method, such as Time Machine. If you get an indication that a backup has failed, don't ignore it.
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It's not much of an exaggeration to say that the whole "utility" software industry for the Mac is a fraud on consumers. The most extreme examples are the "CleanMyMac" and “MacKeeper” scams.
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IMac (10.6.8) won't mount audio CDs, won't mount lens cleaner.

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Hello!
I recently read a post here that a solution to repair the "Medium Write Error" Issue is by buying a CD Lens Cleaner.
I bought a Memorex Optidisc Lens Cleaner and my MacBook Pro keeps ejecting the CD out. According to the directions, I am supposed to hear some instructions as my computer plays the CD. So far, My MacBook Pro has been ejecting the disc.
Please help. >< Thank you.
Is there a way to read the Disc?
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thanks.

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