How to clean a hard disk

how do I start a hard disk cleaning


MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.2

Posted on Jan 16, 2026 12:43 AM

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Jan 16, 2026 7:12 AM in response to bonne_53

Your exceptionally well-crafted Macintosh computer does not accumulate filth that needs any third-party anything to clean it. Everything needed to run it efficiently was included in the box, except ONE: a drive on which to store a second copy of your files in case the first copy is damaged or deleted by accident. The backup software, Time Machine, is already present -- integrated deeply into MacOS.

Jan 22, 2026 8:19 AM in response to TheLittles

TheLittles wrote:

Cleaning a Hard Drive:
One can only assume what you mean by “clean” and cleaning”. If you are not referring to erasing/formatting, but as for physically cleaning it, use compressed air, and swipe it down with a microfiber cloth.

How do you propose that the OP access the hard drive on a MacBook Pro to spray it with compressed air (even assuming that's a wise thing to do)?

Jan 21, 2026 7:28 PM in response to bonne_53

If you recently switched from Windows, then I’m about to educate you:

  1. Macs operate differently and are self managed.
  2. The internal drive does not require any special work or maintenance.
  3. Macs won’t get viruses.
  4. Macs are better than Windows.


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