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User profile for user: Vivek V.
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Eyeglass Cleaner on Screen?

Is it possible to use my eyeglass cleaning spray on the screen of my macbook pro? It is Antireflective EyeGlass cleaner. I got it from my local D.O.C eyeglass shop along with my glasses. I haven't tried it yet, and don't plan to unless someone can corroborate that it works fine. Thanks.

MacBook Pro 2.0 GHz 2 GB Ram, Mac OS X (10.5.1), Powerbook G4 DVI 800 MHz, 4 gb Silver Nano w/Nike+, Air Max 90 Lace+

Posted on Jan 13, 2008 10:59 PM

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User profile for user: Iynque
Iynque
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Posted on Jan 14, 2008 4:38 PM

The anti-reflective coating on the macbook screen is similar to that on anti-reflective eyeglasses and camera lenses. You can safely use the cleaner on all three, with a clean microfiber cloth. Just be gentle (don't push!) and don't clean if you don't need to. Even the right cleaner can slowly wear away the coating.

Oh, and not all eyeglass cleaner is for anti-glare lenses. Just make sure you have the right stuff. I use mine (from Costco) to clean my glasses, my macbook, and my camera with no issues,
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User profile for user: Iynque
Iynque
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Jan 14, 2008 4:38 PM in response to Vivek V.

The anti-reflective coating on the macbook screen is similar to that on anti-reflective eyeglasses and camera lenses. You can safely use the cleaner on all three, with a clean microfiber cloth. Just be gentle (don't push!) and don't clean if you don't need to. Even the right cleaner can slowly wear away the coating.

Oh, and not all eyeglass cleaner is for anti-glare lenses. Just make sure you have the right stuff. I use mine (from Costco) to clean my glasses, my macbook, and my camera with no issues,
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User profile for user: dherron
dherron
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Jan 14, 2008 12:43 PM in response to Vivek V.

I occasionally spray 'Niceday' Cleaning fluid on my MacBook Pro including Screen. Description on the bottle says - Isopropanol cleaning fluid, used for cleaning electronic components. (and there's a wee picture of a cartoon dog character spraying it onto a PC's screen.)

Has not caused any problems for my Matte screen or MacBook Pro so far, and it's cleaned up nicely!
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