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Q: the screen is glass --so why can't Windex be used to clean it

the screen is glass --so why can't Windex (on a soft cloth with unit unplugged) be used to clean it?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jan 30, 2013 2:09 PM

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Q: the screen is glass --so why can't Windex be used to clean it

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  • by Frank Caggiano,

    Frank Caggiano Frank Caggiano Jan 30, 2013 6:21 PM in response to cliffmax
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    Jan 30, 2013 6:21 PM in response to cliffmax

    You really should google cleaning LCD panel before you do something you'll regret.

     

    As the general recommendation for screens that are just dusty or have light fingerprints is a soft damp cloth I don;t think Apple will make much money off it.

     

    But it is your display so have at it with what you will, just don't be surprised if you leave behind permanent marks.

  • by Shootist007,

    Shootist007 Shootist007 Jan 31, 2013 2:56 AM in response to Mike Osborn
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    Jan 31, 2013 2:56 AM in response to Mike Osborn

    No where does Apple say Do Not Use Windex.

     

    Please post a reference to that statement, from any user manual.

  • by WZZZ,

    WZZZ WZZZ Jan 31, 2013 3:07 AM in response to Shootist007
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    Jan 31, 2013 3:07 AM in response to Shootist007

    You couldn't find this on your own? It took me all of fifeen seconds.

     

    Displays

     

    Disconnect the display from power, from its connection to a computer, and from any external devices. Next use the cloth that came with your display or another soft, dry cloth to wipe dust from the screen. If additional cleaning of the display panel or case is required 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 the display.

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

  • by cliffmax,

    cliffmax cliffmax Jan 31, 2013 10:57 AM in response to WZZZ
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    Jan 31, 2013 10:57 AM in response to WZZZ

    I did find it before I wrote.  The questions was why I should not use Windex.  Many replies to my query said that they did use it -- others use alcohol -- others, just water.  Several replies mentioned that the glass was coated, so that's why Windex and other such stuff should not be used.  Interestingly enough, I did not see a reply from the Apple staff saying anything about a coating -- although there probably is one applied.  I give up.  No one of authority can or will answer my simple question.  Thanks for your reply.  I will do as the Apple gods have instructed.

  • by shldr2thewheel,

    shldr2thewheel shldr2thewheel Jan 31, 2013 11:01 AM in response to cliffmax
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:01 AM in response to cliffmax

    cliffmax wrote:

     

      No one of authority can or will answer my simple question.

     

    Call Apple directly.

  • by cliffmax,

    cliffmax cliffmax Jan 31, 2013 11:01 AM in response to Shootist007
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:01 AM in response to Shootist007

    if you look at the posting from WZZZ, which is just before yours, you will see the Apple instructions for screen cleaning -- please note the last sentence -- it does not mention Windex nby name, it says "Don't use window cleaners..."

  • by shldr2thewheel,

    shldr2thewheel shldr2thewheel Jan 31, 2013 11:03 AM in response to cliffmax
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:03 AM in response to cliffmax

    Windex is a window cleaner, do you expect them to list every manfacturer of window cleaners by name?

  • by cliffmax,

    cliffmax cliffmax Jan 31, 2013 11:03 AM in response to shldr2thewheel
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:03 AM in response to shldr2thewheel

    I aksed at the nearby Apple store.  These people have canned replies.  They say what they are told to say and nothing more.  So they repeat the instuctions for cleaning in the manual and posted on line. 

  • by shldr2thewheel,

    shldr2thewheel shldr2thewheel Jan 31, 2013 11:04 AM in response to cliffmax
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:04 AM in response to cliffmax

    Well, you are looking for an answer from someone with "authority".  Define what you mean by that.

  • by Frank Caggiano,

    Frank Caggiano Frank Caggiano Jan 31, 2013 11:05 AM in response to cliffmax
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:05 AM in response to cliffmax

    If you've got your mind made up to use windex then just use it. Why do you need validation form anyone here?

     

    Need validation, OK use windex it will be fine unless it's not.

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Jan 31, 2013 11:09 AM in response to Shootist007
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:09 AM in response to Shootist007

    Shootist007 wrote:

     

    I just cleaned my MBP screen with Windex. Looks Great.

     

    If Windex can damage whatever coating Apple puts on the screen then is it a very cheap coating.

    Try using Vodka, 90/10, drink the 90, use the 10 to clean the screen.

  • by WZZZ,

    WZZZ WZZZ Jan 31, 2013 11:17 AM in response to Frank Caggiano
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:17 AM in response to Frank Caggiano

    This is now beyond completely ridiculous. I am stopping e-mail notifications for this thread. I won't have my mail filled up with this garbage any longer. Let the OP use a sand blaster + sulphuric acid. Unbelievable! This character is a troll.

  • by cliffmax,

    cliffmax cliffmax Jan 31, 2013 11:15 AM in response to Frank Caggiano
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:15 AM in response to Frank Caggiano

    I have Googled like you suggested, and I know the cleaning regimen recommended by Apple.  All I wanted to know is WHY -- the reasoning behind not using window cleaners et.al.  One of the correspondents on this site mentioned the need to make sure that liquid does not get in and around the display.  That is a good reason not to use spray bottles.  Other correspondents use alcohol or glass cleaner on a cloth.  I would not be surprised if someone in the universe used Diet Coke.  I, myself, have used only a slightly dampened soft cloth.

  • by stedman1,

    stedman1 stedman1 Jan 31, 2013 11:16 AM in response to cliffmax
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:16 AM in response to cliffmax

    Of course it doesn't mention Windex by name. You do realize there are literally 100s of window cleaning products, why should they single out Windex?

  • by David M Brewer,

    David M Brewer David M Brewer Jan 31, 2013 11:19 AM in response to cliffmax
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    Jan 31, 2013 11:19 AM in response to cliffmax

    An iMac's front glass isn't glass. It's a hard plastic. Windex has ammonia in it. Ammonia will scratch (plastic) and damage it. If there are any coatings, Windex will remove the coatings.

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