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Best Cleaner for Imac and laptop displays
#57681 01/26/21 08:54 PM
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I'm getting low, Is Iklear still one to go with or others on Amazon, that would be safe and better priced, Any recommendations. Thanks!

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kevs #57712 01/30/21 04:43 PM
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I use the same lens wipes on my monitor that I use on my reading glasses. For what it is worth the brand I use is Zeiss and depending on the quantity they run about 7¢ a wipe on Amazon.


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joemikeb #57718 01/30/21 11:06 PM
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Thanks Joe, the Zeiss small spray bottle, I think came with one of my Maui Jims, so good company. Also know Zeiss from camera lenses.

I used to big cloth and spray bottle, but I could be open to wipes. It seems would be economical and wipes would still be good over 3-5 years unopened?

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kevs #57719 01/30/21 11:48 PM
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I can’t honestly vouch for how long the seal on the packet will last, but mine are 2+ years old and going strong. They are never super wet, but they are wet enough to do the job.


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joemikeb #57721 01/31/21 09:14 PM
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Thanks Joe, for spray bottles do you have recommendation too?

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kevs #57724 02/01/21 12:36 AM
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I have always been reluctant to use sprays on the theory it is almost impossible to prevent overspray and potentially damaging moisture from getting into places it shouldn't. Although I have never heard of any damage resulting from that. In spite of my penchant for being an early adopter of all things technological, that is one situation where I didn't want to be at the head of the line. 😲


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joemikeb #57726 02/01/21 12:12 PM
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I use a spray called Screen Mom that I got on Amazon. It comes with a large microfibre cloth with instructions to spray on the cloth, then wipe the screen. The label says "odor free, streak free, ammonia free, alcohol free, phosphate free, anti-static." I think it's mostly water, but contains "plant-based ingredients".

Works for me. It's 16 oz. and, considering how often I use it, should last a lifetime. I clean my iMac, laptop screens, and television.


iMac (19,1, 3.1 GHz i5, 12.7.4, 40 Gb RAM); MacBook Air (1.8 Ghz, 8 Gb RAM, 10.14.6, 256 Gb SSD) Vodafone router and Devolo Wi-Fi Extender, Canon TS8351 printer/scanner.
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freelance #57735 02/01/21 10:10 PM
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Thanks Freelance, have you used other, Mac 'approved" or blessed sprays in the past like iklear...etc?

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kevs #57738 02/02/21 08:43 AM
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No.


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freelance #57739 02/02/21 04:25 PM
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thank free, looks nice. This seems be better link:

https://www.amazon.com/Screen-Mom-Cleaner-Computer-Monitor/dp/B079TZQ8HW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=13YXFZNZY85Z0&dchild=1&keywords=screen+mom+screen+cleaner&qid=1612282926&s=electronics&sprefix=sceen+mom%2Celectronics%2C214&sr=1-3#


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