If you don't own a microfiber cloth, they're not expensive to buy. Apply a small amount to a soft microfiber cloth and then wipe down your device. Your best bet is to use isopropyl alcohol.
That said, there are a couple of things you can do to take care of both yourself and your device. Health and safety take priority in this case. Don't use on fabric or leather surfaces.'Īpple previously advised against using anything other than water to clean its products because some substances can wear down the oleophobic coating the company applies to keep its touchscreen devices looking their best. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don't submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents.
'Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces,' the company says. The new advice comes as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak worsens globally.
Apple has updated its website to let iPhone, iPad and Mac owners know it's okay to clean their devices with disinfectant wipes.
