Removing residue from iMac

Can anyone advise me on how to remove the sticky glue left over from my iMac packaging. The plastic sheaf that covers the iMac when it first arrives has a sticky label that, in my case, had also been stuck to part of the back of the computer. It's left a residue of glue on the white case. I've tried soap and a damp cloth, which doesn't work, but I'm not sure if anything stronger will affect the case? Any advice on what to use?

Chris,
This happened to me once with some packaging tape adhesive residue.
You could try very soaking a cloth with some very warm water (not boiling, of course) and patching it over the residue for a few minutes--- this allows the steam from the cloth to loosen the grime. After that, you can try rubbing it off again, only this time, it should be easier. Certainly worked for me.
I am not sure that using something other than what was recommended in your manual for cleaning is a good idea (Basically just water). Stronger cleansers may have chemicals and solvents that can just dull or damage the finish of your casing even more.
Hope this helps.

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