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		Sidnicious on March 18, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Macbook screen coating issues Windex contains ammonia, according to Apple it's not safe to use on screens: > Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the display. https://support.apple.com/en-us/ht204172 Stick with a damp cloth. (I use 99% isopropyl alcohol to clean my computer, screen and all. It's notably absent from Apple's list of forbidden chemicals, but I'm not sure that it's safe so I won't recommend it.)

qubitcoder on March 18, 2015 | [–]

I typically use isopropyl alcohol as well. Although I've periodically used Windex on my 2012 rMBP; no issues thus far, still looks brand new.

coldwaraaron on March 18, 2015 | [–]

Thanks for the tip.

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