TheAppleman129
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Q: Is lens cleaning fluid fine for cleaning the iPad screen?

My iPad sometimes has a lot of finger prints on it and to get rid of those I use a lint free cloth but it doesn't get the job done well and then I began to put lens cleaning fluid on the cloth and wiping the screen and it cleaned well but should I continue with this or not ?

iPad, iOS 5.1

Posted on Jul 15, 2012 6:10 PM

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Q: Is lens cleaning fluid fine for cleaning the iPad screen?

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  • by Allan Sampson,Helpful

    Allan Sampson Allan Sampson Jul 15, 2012 6:12 PM in response to TheAppleman129
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    Jul 15, 2012 6:12 PM in response to TheAppleman129

    No.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226#ipads

     

    To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives 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 may scratch your screen.

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    TheAppleman129 TheAppleman129 Jul 15, 2012 6:14 PM in response to Allan Sampson
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    Jul 15, 2012 6:14 PM in response to Allan Sampson

    I have tried that but it doesn't get the job done well any other tips?

  • by Allan Sampson,

    Allan Sampson Allan Sampson Jul 15, 2012 6:19 PM in response to TheAppleman129
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    Jul 15, 2012 6:19 PM in response to TheAppleman129

    Those are the tips - straight from the horse's mouth.

     

    Not sure what is on the screen that cannot be cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth, but Apple clearly states - don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean iPad.