Cleaning ipad2 surface

[ReshadGP]

Hi guys, i wanted to know is it harmful to clean the touchscreen surface of my ipad with alcohol or perfume?
Thanks

 

[Rlarson_mn]

Hi guys, i wanted to know is it harmful to clean the touchscreen surface of my ipad with alcohol or perfume?
Thanks

I use my breath on the spot and clean it with a dish towel. Works great.

 

[sjleworthy]

No. Its glass. It can't harm the glass.

 

[Videographer]

Hi guys, i wanted to know is it harmful to clean the touchscreen surface of my ipad with alcohol or perfume?
Thanks

I don't know about the alcohol or perfume, but I do know that this works and it works beautifully.

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[giradman]

Although the glass on the iPad is supposedly quite strong and resistant to scratching, there is an oleophobic coating to help prevent fingerprints & smudges - this coating could be damaged w/ strong solvents, window cleaners, etc.

Also excessive liquids could enter the device via the edges of the glass and cause potential damage. I use a slightly dampened (water only) microfiber cloth (the kind used to clean CDs, DVDs, or LCD screens) - cheap & quick; of course any of the commercial products meant to clean computer screens would work fine also.

 

[ReshadGP]

Thanks a lot to your useful answers

 

[idave23]

Apple recommends only water and microfiber cloth. No alcohol or commercial cleaning products. They built the thing. I'll go with that.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226#ipads

 

[nickstock]

I have found a cheap and simple answer, I use a glasses (spectical) cleaning kit. It costs about £1.50 and for that you get a little spray bottle of lens cleaner and a anti scratch cloth. I just take care not to spray at the edges or at the home button and then wipe with the cloth. No smudges or smears and lasts well.

Sent from my iPad2

 

[laura331]

I have no idea.

 

[Itzxdjx]

I have found a cheap and simple answer, I use a glasses (spectical) cleaning kit. It costs about £1.50 and for that you get a little spray bottle of lens cleaner and a anti scratch cloth. I just take care not to spray at the edges or at the home button and then wipe with the cloth. No smudges or smears and lasts well.

Sent from my iPad2

I think this is a good idea if you don't go with a damp microfiber cloth. I would not use alcohol or perfumes.

 

[SingingSabre]

No alcohol (unless you're using it to install a Zagg cover), no perfume. It won't damage it, per se, but it will diminish the ability of it to fight off fingerprints and smudges for the first leg of its life.

Remember, you have far more germs than your iDevice. Making sure to wash your hands before you eat, after you sneeze, after going to the restroom, etc. is a better protection than a sterile wipe on your device could ever be.

From this article, I like the final paragraph. The most pertinent sentences (only using this small snippet for copyright reasons) are

Infection is certainly a concern, but since we aren’t even taking this as seriously as the NHS in the UK, we still all walk around with petri-dishes we call white-coats, long sleeve shirts, ties, etc. A sealed non-porous surface such as glass or the aluminum case are pretty easily cleaned.

My advice, don't worry. Keep your normal hygienic routine and when you're sick make sure to wash your hands every time you touch near a mucus membrane (eyes, nose, mouth, privy bits, etc.).

 

[refrainer]

i use this one. its all in one with a small case.
microfiber cloth
microfiber brush
lcd cleaning liquid

 

[SweetPoison]

No alcohol (unless you're using it to install a Zagg cover), no perfume. It won't damage it, per se, but it will diminish the ability of it to fight off fingerprints and smudges for the first leg of its life.

Remember, you have far more germs than your iDevice. Making sure to wash your hands before you eat, after you sneeze, after going to the restroom, etc. is a better protection than a sterile wipe on your device could ever be.

From this article, I like the final paragraph. The most pertinent sentences (only using this small snippet for copyright reasons) are

Infection is certainly a concern, but since we aren’t even taking this as seriously as the NHS in the UK, we still all walk around with petri-dishes we call white-coats, long sleeve shirts, ties, etc. A sealed non-porous surface such as glass or the aluminum case are pretty easily cleaned.

My advice, don't worry. Keep your normal hygienic routine and when you're sick make sure to wash your hands every time you touch near a mucus membrane (eyes, nose, mouth, privy bits, etc.).

Excellent post! Very helpful.