SWEAT STAINS/OIL ON MACBOOK PRO

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SWEAT STAINS/OIL ON MACBOOK PRO

im not sure if anyone gets the same problem, but im sure some peoples hands get sweaty all the time while using their macbook for work. but once there's a stain, what do you do to get rid of the stain that it leaves behind?

this goes out to most of the macbook pro users that have the unibody casing.

it would be greatly appreciated if someone could help me out before it gets worse!

jj
-macbookpro [mid 2009]

MacBook Pro [mid 2009], Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Dec 29, 2009 12:01 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 31, 2009 12:04 AM in response to jjthejettplanee

jjthejettplanee wrote:
im not sure if anyone gets the same problem, but im sure some peoples hands get sweaty all the time while using their macbook for work. but once there's a stain, what do you do to get rid of the stain that it leaves behind?

this goes out to most of the macbook pro users that have the unibody casing.

it would be greatly appreciated if someone could help me out before it gets worse!

jj
-macbookpro [mid 2009]

Here is a better "kit" to prevent damage to the palm rests and keyboard:

http://www.marware.com/products/MacBookPro;jsessionid=0a010c461f4349fc7c6bf8c145 39bf00d0bcbf97d15e.e3eSc3qPbN0Te34Pa38Ta38Qa310

William

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Answer 2

carl wolf

Level 6

14,631 points

Dec 29, 2009 3:03 AM in response to jjthejettplanee

"it would be greatly appreciated if someone could help me out before it gets worse!"

1. Wash your hands before you use your computer
2. Wipe the computer down after you use it.

That might sound like a lot of work, and it's overkill for most people. However, you mentioned that your hands are covered in sweat and grease, and you need to take some steps to prevent further damage.

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Answer 3

Travis A.

Level 6

14,985 points

Dec 29, 2009 1:54 PM in response to jjthejettplanee

Welcome to Apple Discussions!

I wipe the palmrest areas of my uMBP down every couple weeks with the black cloth (that it came with). Just dampen a corner of it, squeeze all the water out, and wipe it down.

If that isn't frequent enough to keep it clean, perhaps after each use would be more prudent.

--Travis

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Answer 4

Dec 30, 2009 3:42 PM in response to jjthejettplanee

Hello,

if you go to glasses shop (Sunglass Hut or whatever you got where you abode) you can purchase one of those micro-fibre lens cleaning cloths. These are a bit thicker/bigger than the one your laptop came with and are excellent for wiping of the body/pad/screen etc to remove stuff off...

Cheers.

Pj

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Answer 5

Dec 30, 2009 6:04 PM in response to jjthejettplanee

Wow, I have had 1 aluminum MacBook Pro, 2 aluminum PowerBooks, and 2 Titanium PowerBooks and NONE of them have developed stained handrests. However, I am a frequent hand washer so maybe that is the reason.

On the other hand (pun intended) the white 2006 MacBook we have is another story. We have to constantly wipe it down lest it develop yellow hand stains.

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Answer 6

Dec 30, 2009 11:07 PM in response to jjthejettplanee

jjthejettplanee wrote:
im not sure if anyone gets the same problem, but im sure some peoples hands get sweaty all the time while using their macbook for work. but once there's a stain, what do you do to get rid of the stain that it leaves behind?

this goes out to most of the macbook pro users that have the unibody casing.

it would be greatly appreciated if someone could help me out before it gets worse!

jj
-macbookpro [mid 2009]

Get these and never worry about it;

http://www.google.com/products?q=palmrest+protector+for+macbookpro&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=zU w8S4L4IoLIsAOB6zFBA&sa=X&oi=product_resultgroup&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CDYQrQQwAg

I also opted for the key board protector. I have excessive sweaty palms in the warm months. These products keep your MacBooks and MacBook Pros protected.

William

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Answer 7

Dec 31, 2009 4:39 PM in response to jjthejettplanee

http://www.klearscreen.com/?gclid=CICP_qf5gZ8CFRTxDAodikHpCw

I use this product and it works great. I use the series of blue cloths that come with it on the screen and the black cloth that came with the MBP to wipe down the keyboard and alum case. Make sure you spray the cloth not directly on the keyboard or screen.

Cheers.

M.

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Answer 8

Xandris

Level 2

164 points

Jan 1, 2010 1:12 PM in response to jjthejettplanee

I havent tried yet on my Unibody MacBook Pro, but on the White MacBook, youll be surprised how well the Mr Clean Magic Eraser does. It really is amazing. Just make sure you wring the water out of it really really well. So its just barely damp. It cleans REALLY REALLY well. Its removed yellowing from my White MacBook and it looks brand new when I clean with it.

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