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Bob
Aug 9, 2013, 8:00:51 AM8/9/13
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Hello,
What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
And, what should be avoided ?
I have some of those liquid eye-glass cleaners. Some are pre-moistened
pads, and some are a liquid in a small plastic bottle.
Some say that O.K. for AR coated lenses, etc.
I "think," but am not sure, that they are Alcohol based.
Safe ?
Any specific thoughts on how to clean, and how Not to clean would be
most appreciated. Would hate to destroy any coatings on the surface, etc.
Thanks,
B.
What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
And, what should be avoided ?
I have some of those liquid eye-glass cleaners. Some are pre-moistened
pads, and some are a liquid in a small plastic bottle.
Some say that O.K. for AR coated lenses, etc.
I "think," but am not sure, that they are Alcohol based.
Safe ?
Any specific thoughts on how to clean, and how Not to clean would be
most appreciated. Would hate to destroy any coatings on the surface, etc.
Thanks,
B.
Davoud
Aug 9, 2013, 8:14:40 AM8/9/13
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> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
Soft cloth, barely dampened with plain water, followed by a dry soft
cloth. No commercial cleaners, no chemicals, no expensive wipes
required.
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Aug 9, 2013, 10:53:06 AM8/9/13
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In article <ku2lmm$g9d$1...@dont-email.me>, Bob <rgs...@notme.invalid>
wrote:
> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
microfiber cloth.
> And, what should be avoided ?
cleaning sprays.
> I have some of those liquid eye-glass cleaners. Some are pre-moistened
> pads, and some are a liquid in a small plastic bottle.
no.
wrote:
> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
> And, what should be avoided ?
> I have some of those liquid eye-glass cleaners. Some are pre-moistened
> pads, and some are a liquid in a small plastic bottle.
Erilar
Aug 9, 2013, 7:11:40 PM8/9/13
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water, or spit.
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Erilar
Aug 10, 2013, 11:01:27 PM8/10/13
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Lewis <g.k...@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> wrote:
> In message <ku2lmm$g9d$1...@dont-email.me>
An advantage of cotton t-shirts 8-)
> In message <ku2lmm$g9d$1...@dont-email.me>
> Bob <rgs...@notme.invalid> wrote:
>> Hello,
>
>> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
>
> A cotton cloth. Possibly with some spit.
>> Hello,
>
>> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
>
An advantage of cotton t-shirts 8-)
>
>> And, what should be avoided ?
>
> Polyester doesn't seem to do very much.
>> And, what should be avoided ?
>
>
>> I have some of those liquid eye-glass cleaners. Some are pre-moistened
>> pads, and some are a liquid in a small plastic bottle.
>
> I've never used a cleaner of any kind on my iPad or iPhone.
>> I have some of those liquid eye-glass cleaners. Some are pre-moistened
>> pads, and some are a liquid in a small plastic bottle.
>
*Hemidactylus*
Aug 11, 2013, 1:26:00 AM8/11/13
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you don't have to get that extreme. Anything with a clear screen shield.
Anyway, if you are cleaning a screen shield of some sort and not the
iPad screen itself, you might not have to worry as much about the way
you clean it. You can completely remove the iPad from your protective
case or cover and clean the case/cover.
--
*Hemidactylus*
Wes Groleau
Aug 11, 2013, 8:47:21 PM8/11/13
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On 08-09-2013 08:00, Bob wrote:
> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
>
> And, what should be avoided ?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3226#ipads
> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
>
> And, what should be avoided ?
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JS
Aug 28, 2013, 7:32:12 PM8/28/13
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> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
try:
http://www.toddygear.com
They have nice little cloths in many patterns with microfiber on one
side and a smooth side on the other that work very well. There is a
larger size plus some other configurations. The cheapest of the screen
cloths, 5x7 size, is $10.00. Not cheap but easy to carry and well-made.
There is a clearance section that might appeal. Amazon has them too.
(No I don't work there or know anyone who does.)
Janet
bj
Aug 28, 2013, 8:58:50 PM8/28/13
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> In article <ku2lmm$g9d$1...@dont-email.me>, Bob <rgs...@notme.invalid>
> wrote:
>
>> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
>
I just breathe on it & wipe with a Kleenex.
> wrote:
>
>> What's the best way of cleaning an iPad screen, please ?
>
Or is your screen *really* grotty-dirty?
The fingerprints & such only show when the iPad is asleep anyway, so
basically I never see them.
bj
TaliesinSoft
Aug 29, 2013, 12:18:09 AM8/29/13
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ToddyGear cleaning cloths!
--
James Leo Ryan - Austin, Texas
JS
Sep 4, 2013, 5:49:46 PM9/4/13
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TaliesinSoft
Sep 5, 2013, 2:09:31 PM9/5/13
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it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
Davoud
Sep 5, 2013, 4:33:30 PM9/5/13
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TaliesinSoft:
Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
William Munny
Sep 5, 2013, 5:43:15 PM9/5/13
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On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
> TaliesinSoft:
>> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
>> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
>
> Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
> Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
> T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
> time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
>
Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly
> TaliesinSoft:
>> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
>> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
>
> Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
> Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
> T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
> time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
>
abrasive...
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vicious and intemperate disposition.
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Davoud
Sep 5, 2013, 6:29:52 PM9/5/13
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William Munny:
> On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
> > TaliesinSoft:
> >> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
> >> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
> >
> > Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
> > Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
> > T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
> > time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
> >
>
> Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly
> abrasive...
You missed the part that said that I have been using this method since
the early 1980's without deleterious effect. CRT's, LCD's, iPod,
iPhone, iPad. Display surfaces are all like new, with no signs of
dulling or other artifacts. Sandpaper is highly abrasive. Soft paper
towels and cotton T-shirts are not. People who sell unneeded cleaning
systems make a living from those who subscribe to myths.
> On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
> > TaliesinSoft:
> >> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
> >> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
> >
> > Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
> > Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
> > T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
> > time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
> >
>
> Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly
> abrasive...
the early 1980's without deleterious effect. CRT's, LCD's, iPod,
iPhone, iPad. Display surfaces are all like new, with no signs of
dulling or other artifacts. Sandpaper is highly abrasive. Soft paper
towels and cotton T-shirts are not. People who sell unneeded cleaning
systems make a living from those who subscribe to myths.
William Munny
Sep 6, 2013, 10:07:36 AM9/6/13
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On 9/5/13 6:29 PM, Davoud wrote:
> William Munny:
>
>> On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
>>> TaliesinSoft:
>>>> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
>>>> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
>>>
>>> Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
>>> Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
>>> T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
>>> time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
>>>
>>
>> Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly
>> abrasive...
>
> You missed the part that said that I have been using this method since
> the early 1980's without deleterious effect. CRT's, LCD's, iPod,
> iPhone, iPad. Display surfaces are all like new, with no signs of
> dulling or other artifacts. Sandpaper is highly abrasive. Soft paper
> towels and cotton T-shirts are not. People who sell unneeded cleaning
> systems make a living from those who subscribe to myths.
>
Yeah, well you sure are giving an awful lot of weight to just one guy
> William Munny:
>
>> On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
>>> TaliesinSoft:
>>>> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
>>>> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
>>>
>>> Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
>>> Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
>>> T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
>>> time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
>>>
>>
>> Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly
>> abrasive...
>
> You missed the part that said that I have been using this method since
> the early 1980's without deleterious effect. CRT's, LCD's, iPod,
> iPhone, iPad. Display surfaces are all like new, with no signs of
> dulling or other artifacts. Sandpaper is highly abrasive. Soft paper
> towels and cotton T-shirts are not. People who sell unneeded cleaning
> systems make a living from those who subscribe to myths.
>
saying he's been using paper towels to clean his stuff for years without
negative effect.
Me? I'd side with what the manufacturers of most every camera,lens,
monitor, TV, cell phone, binocular, telescope, rifle scope, etc.,
recommend-- which is don't use paper towels (especially dry ones) on any
optic/screen you care about and don't want to scratch or polish the
coatings off.
Well laundered all cotton t-shirts that have been stored in a plastic
bag or sealed container are fine-- provided you haven't used any kind of
additive like fabric softeners. Main downside to using t-shirts is the
lint they leave.
Overall, microfiber cloths are best-- but I'm cheap and am a t-shirt man
myself.
--
NSA-- The only part of the government that actually listens to you.
Davoud
Sep 6, 2013, 12:31:21 PM9/6/13
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Davoud:
> Me? I'd side with what the manufacturers of most every camera,lens,
> monitor, TV, cell phone, binocular, telescope, rifle scope, etc.,
> recommend-- which is don't use paper towels (especially dry ones) on any
> optic/screen you care about and don't want to scratch or polish the
> coatings off.
> Well laundered all cotton t-shirts that have been stored in a plastic
> bag or sealed container are fine-- provided you haven't used any kind of
> additive like fabric softeners. Main downside to using t-shirts is the
> lint they leave.
> Overall, microfiber cloths are best-- but I'm cheap and am a t-shirt man
> myself.
Absolutely ridiculous. You've added a new element, as well, effectively
putting words in my mouth. I did not mention optics. Cleaning computer
displays has little or nothing in common with cleaning optics, beyond
the recommendation not to use peanut butter. I know whereof I speak
when it comes to optics, as well:
<http://www.primordial-light.com/deepsky8.html> and
<http://www.primordial-light.com/technique.html>.
> > You missed the part that said that I have been using this method since
> > the early 1980's without deleterious effect. CRT's, LCD's, iPod,
> > iPhone, iPad. Display surfaces are all like new, with no signs of
> > dulling or other artifacts. Sandpaper is highly abrasive. Soft paper
> > towels and cotton T-shirts are not. People who sell unneeded cleaning
> > systems make a living from those who subscribe to myths.
William Munny:
> > the early 1980's without deleterious effect. CRT's, LCD's, iPod,
> > iPhone, iPad. Display surfaces are all like new, with no signs of
> > dulling or other artifacts. Sandpaper is highly abrasive. Soft paper
> > towels and cotton T-shirts are not. People who sell unneeded cleaning
> > systems make a living from those who subscribe to myths.
> Yeah, well you sure are giving an awful lot of weight to just one guy
> saying he's been using paper towels to clean his stuff for years without
> negative effect.
The guy is me and I know what I see in front of me.
> saying he's been using paper towels to clean his stuff for years without
> negative effect.
> Me? I'd side with what the manufacturers of most every camera,lens,
> monitor, TV, cell phone, binocular, telescope, rifle scope, etc.,
> recommend-- which is don't use paper towels (especially dry ones) on any
> optic/screen you care about and don't want to scratch or polish the
> coatings off.
> Well laundered all cotton t-shirts that have been stored in a plastic
> bag or sealed container are fine-- provided you haven't used any kind of
> additive like fabric softeners. Main downside to using t-shirts is the
> lint they leave.
> Overall, microfiber cloths are best-- but I'm cheap and am a t-shirt man
> myself.
putting words in my mouth. I did not mention optics. Cleaning computer
displays has little or nothing in common with cleaning optics, beyond
the recommendation not to use peanut butter. I know whereof I speak
when it comes to optics, as well:
<http://www.primordial-light.com/deepsky8.html> and
<http://www.primordial-light.com/technique.html>.
Carl Heinz
Sep 6, 2013, 12:37:59 PM9/6/13
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For an olde fart like me, the Toddygear or other microfiber product is more
convenient because I can keep it next to my recliner and I don't have to get
up off my rear and go into the kitchen for paper towels. The storage of old
T-shirts being kept as rags is in the garage (washed a final time) so that
means I'd also have to stir my stumps to go get one. My experience with
microfiber products is that they have a long use life and are washable. The
three for two deal at Toddygear makes cost less of a factor. One for me, one
for herself, and one for the frequently visiting sister or, in the case of the
latter, one to keep in the RV.
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convenient because I can keep it next to my recliner and I don't have to get
up off my rear and go into the kitchen for paper towels. The storage of old
T-shirts being kept as rags is in the garage (washed a final time) so that
means I'd also have to stir my stumps to go get one. My experience with
microfiber products is that they have a long use life and are washable. The
three for two deal at Toddygear makes cost less of a factor. One for me, one
for herself, and one for the frequently visiting sister or, in the case of the
latter, one to keep in the RV.
--
Carl Heinz
cfhe...@charter.net
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William Munny
Sep 6, 2013, 2:01:09 PM9/6/13
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towels. Here's what I really use to clean all my screens, lenses, and
vehicles...
http://www.testmark.net/showitem-538.html
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It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know
that ain't so.
--Will Rogers
bj
Sep 6, 2013, 2:15:01 PM9/6/13
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Carl Heinz <cfhe...@charter.net> wrote:
> For an olde fart like me, the Toddygear or other microfiber product is more
> convenient because I can keep it next to my recliner...
> For an olde fart like me, the Toddygear or other microfiber product is more
>
I just use a Kleenex & a warm breath or two -- and not that often,either.
It has to get pretty darn grungy to interfere with visibility when in use,
and the smudges that show in sleep-mode I just don't care about.
I always have Kleenex with me, and so far I'm still breathing on a regular
basis.
And when I finish wiping the screen, I can use the tissue on my nose & toss
in trash. -:)
bj
George Kerby
Sep 6, 2013, 4:37:08 PM9/6/13
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On 9/5/13 4:43 PM, in article l0attj$6kf$1...@news.albasani.net, "William
Munny" <wi...@bigwhisky.gov> wrote:
> On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
>> TaliesinSoft:
>>> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
>>> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
>>
>> Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
>> Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
>> T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
>> time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
>>
>
> Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly
> abrasive...
I thought so too - until I saw my Opthmologist do so with a pair of coated
> On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
>> TaliesinSoft:
>>> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
>>> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
>>
>> Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
>> Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
>> T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
>> time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
>>
>
> Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly
> abrasive...
lens eyeglasses.
Regardless, I don't think I would do that with any of my Canon L-glass
lenses...
Erilar
Sep 7, 2013, 5:32:53 PM9/7/13
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William Munny <wi...@bigwhisky.gov> wrote:
> On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
>> TaliesinSoft:
>>> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
>>> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
>>
>> Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
>> Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
>> T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
>> time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
>>
>
> Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly abrasive...
Cotton t-shirts work better anyway 8-)
> On 9/5/13 4:33 PM, Davoud wrote:
>> TaliesinSoft:
>>> Well my TeddyGear cloth arrived yesterday and I will certainly say that
>>> it has worked beautifully on my iMac, my iPad, and my iPod!
>>
>> Good for you. But wiping with a soft, barely damp paper towel, such as
>> Bounty, followed by a dry paper towel, works just as well. Ditto a
>> T-shirt. I've been cleaning my displays of all sorts this way from the
>> time of my Osborne I to the present without deleterious effects.
>>
>
> Paper towels, regardless of brand, and especially dry ones...are highly abrasive...
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