Screen cleaning questions...

1) A while back, I noticed there was a spot on the screen (left side, over the black frame part). It was then I did something fairly foolish: I barely moistened a finger with my tongue and used that to get rid of the spot. I did this while the computer was shut down, and I'm relatively sure I made sure to dry out any extra moisture clinging to the screen. For another spot above that, I did what I was supposed to do: barely moisten a tissue with my tongue and use that to wipe out the spot. (Yes, I know saliva probably wasn't the best thing to use in either case; that's something I won't do again.) Again there, I'm relatively sure I made sure the screen was dry before shutting the computer lid.
This was at least five days ago. If any moisture got into the innards, would I know it by now?
(This computer is new enough, and I'm pleased enough with it, that I'm a little paranoid. I'm sure you Mac lovers know how that is. :D)
2) When I used the included cloth (dry) to wipe the screen clean of dust, the cloth itself got dusty (enough for gray streaks to be visible). How do I clean the cloth, so I don't get the screen dusty again next time I use it?
Thanks in advance.

1) Moisture ins't going to get inside the MacBook Pro from a wet finger on the screen.
2) Wash the cloth out in warm water and let it dry thoroughly before using it again.

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