Disinfecting iPad Pro screen during viral illnesses

In this time of Coronavirus/CoV19, is there any way to actually disinfect an iPad Pro screen?

iPad Air, iOS 9

Posted on Mar 9, 2020 7:51 AM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2020 12:04 PM

The gray new dialogue box near the top is the new material:


Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my Apple product? 

Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don't use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don't submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don't use on fabric or leather surfaces.”

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Mar 9, 2020 12:04 PM in response to k2slc

The gray new dialogue box near the top is the new material:


Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my Apple product? 

Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don't use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don't submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don't use on fabric or leather surfaces.”

Mar 9, 2020 8:15 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

This is a great find. However, I teach with a larger iPad, and so these won't fit and I'm not seeing others. I did, however, order some for my family's smaller iPads.... Thank you!


I see all the UV-C sterilizers are sold out. I've ordered one for delivery by end of May, which will serve the purpose going forward; however, doesn't allow us much option at this time.

Mar 9, 2020 11:30 AM in response to Michael Black

Hmm, I'm not seeing the update. Still the same message about the iPad screen:

"Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic coating on the screen; simply wipe iPad's screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The ability of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will further diminish its effect and might scratch your screen."


10% Bleach on a cloth?


None of the listed approaches will disinfect a screen -- only "clean it".


I like the zip-loc bag idea. Will try it tonight.

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