How to clean white MacBook?

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How to clean white MacBook?

I've had my white MacBook for about two weeks now and am noticing that the keys on my keyboard are already starting to get a little tinge of discoloration to them. Does this happen to anyone else?

I've seen on here people recommending the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean around the touchpad and those areas, but I didn't know if that was recommended for the keys as well.

How do you keep your white MacBook clean?

Posted on Feb 23, 2008 7:40 AM

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Feb 23, 2008 10:54 AM in response to KBurd

Wow that's crazy. I take pretty good care of my stuff and my Macbook is still pristine. I've had it for just under a month now.

Once you DO get it clean, I recommend making an effort to keep napkins around while you're snacking or to get up and wash your hands before typing. It's something I've had to start doing. Just playing on a white keyboard...makes sense.

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Feb 23, 2008 1:02 PM in response to KBurd

You should never use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on a computer.

A damp microfibre cloth will do just fine.

Shinex makes excellent ones.

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Feb 23, 2008 9:40 PM in response to KBurd

Thanks for the tips! Just to clarify- I take really good care of mine as well. In fact, my job requires me to wash my hands many, many, MANY times a day which is when I use it the most so the fact that it's starting to look dirty is beyond me! I don't eat or drink while using it either...seen too many spill stories on here. 🙂

Thanks again!

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Feb 24, 2008 7:12 PM in response to LukeD

I heard you can use alcohol pads to clean the keyboard as well as the screen...is this ttrue??

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LukeD

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Feb 24, 2008 9:22 PM in response to meghan182

Alcohol will damage your screen, and if it drips into the keyboard, then good luck to you.

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