How to clean your Apple products

Become recommendations and guidelines for cleaning your Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod, display, or peripheral device.

Apple tree products are made with a variety of materials, and each material might have specific cleaning requirements. To get started, here are some tips that use to all products:

  • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid annoying cloths, towels, paper towels, or similar items.
  • Avoid excessive wiping, which might cause damage.
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
  • Keep liquids away from the product, unless otherwise noted for specific products.
  • Don't get wet into any openings.
  • Don't use aerosol sprays, bleaches, or abrasives.
  • Don't spray cleaners directly onto the particular.

Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my Apple production?
Using a 70 per centum isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, yous may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple production, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don't apply products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don't submerge your Apple production in whatsoever cleaning agents. Don't use on material or leather surfaces.

If liquid makes its way inside your Apple product, get help from an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Store as soon as possible. Liquid damage isn't covered under the Apple product warranty or AppleCare Protection Plans, but yous may have rights under consumer law. If you lot plan to visit an Apple Shop, make a reservation at the Genius Bar (bachelor only in some countries and regions).

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Notebook computers

Learn how to clean your Mac notebook computer.

MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air

When cleaning the outside of your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, first shut down your computer and unplug the ability adapter. And so utilise a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to make clean the computer's exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Don't spray liquid directly on the computer. Don't use aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide that might harm the finish.

To make clean the screen on your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, first shut down the estimator and unplug the power adapter. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with water only, then apply it to clean the computer'due south screen. To clean hard-to-remove smudges, yous can moisten the cloth with a 70-percentage isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution.

MacBook Pro models from 2016 and subsequently with Touch Bar and Touch ID: Clean the Bear on Bar and Touch ID (power button) on these computers the same manner yous would clean the display. Shut down your Mac and unplug the power adapter. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with h2o only, then use it to make clean the Bear on Bar and Bear upon ID.

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) and MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010): The bottom case of these computers uses a soft nonslip fabric. Use a 3M Greyness Microfiber or soft dye-gratis, lint-free fabric to make clean the bottom case.

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Desktop computers

Learn how to clean your Mac desktop estimator.

Mac Pro, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and iMac

If your iMac has nano-texture glass, larn how to clean the nano-texture glass on your Apple display.

Get-go, close down your Mac and unplug the power string along with other connected devices. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer'southward exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Don't spray liquid directly on the figurer. Don't utilize droplets sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide that might impairment the stop.

To clean the display on your iMac, dampen the fabric that came with your iMac—or another make clean, soft, lint-free cloth—with water but, so wipe the screen. To clean hard-to-remove smudges, you can moisten the fabric with a lxx-percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution.

Don't clean the screen of your iMac with a cleaner containing acetone. Employ a cleaner intended for use with a screen or display. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen. It might baste inside the display and cause damage.

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Displays

If your Apple tree Pro Display XDR or Apple Studio Display has nano-texture glass, larn how to clean the nano-texture glass on your Apple tree brandish.

First, disconnect the brandish from power, from its connectedness to a computer, and from any external devices. Then apply the cloth that came with your brandish or another soft, dry fabric to wipe dust from the screen.

If additional cleaning of the display console or case is required, use a soft, slightly damp, lint-costless material. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't apply window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the display.

Don't clean the screen of your display with a cleaner containing acetone. Employ a cleaner intended for use with a screen or brandish. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen. It might drip inside the display and crusade harm.

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Peripherals

Apple wireless or USB keyboards, mice, and trackpads

First, power off the device. If your device uses removable batteries, remove the batteries. (If your device is wired, just unplug information technology from your computer.)

Next, clean the outside of your device with a lint-gratis cloth lightly moistened with h2o. Don't go moisture in whatever openings or utilize aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide.

If your Magic Mouse or Magic Mouse 2 isn't tracking properly, there might be a hair or other debris on the sensor lens. Turn the mouse over and inspect the sensor window using a vivid light. If yous see droppings, apply compressed air to gently make clean the sensor window.

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Cables

To clean your Apple tree cablevision, unplug each cease of the cable from your device and power adapter. And then utilize a soft, slightly damp, lint-gratis textile to wipe along the length of the cable. If the cable is still not clean, use a soft lint-free fabric moisture with soapy h2o to wipe forth the length of the cable. Use a dry cloth to wipe the cable and remove any excess moisture. Avoid getting any moisture near either connector on the cablevision. Allow the cable to dry overnight before using it again with your device.

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iPhone accessories

iPhone case—silicone

To make clean your silicone iPhone case, remove your iPhone from the case. Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-complimentary fabric to wipe the outside and the inside of the iPhone case. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the iPhone case.

iPhone case—leather

The leather iPhone example is made from natural leather. Its appearance will modify as you lot use it. It might learn a patina and might alter color due to the oils from your skin and directly sunlight, further enhancing the natural look.

Cleaning the leather iPhone example might affect its color. If you lot choose to clean this case, kickoff remove it from your iPhone. Utilize a make clean fabric with warm water and mild paw lather to gently make clean the iPhone case. You can too utilize a mild cleaner along with a dry clean cloth. Leather cleaners and conditioners tin can change the color of leather.

Keep your iPhone case away from prolonged intense sunlight, heat, and humidity. Exposure to h2o, oil, makeup, and dyed materials (such as denim) tin can stain tanned leathers.

iPhone case—clear

To make clean your clear iPhone example, remove your iPhone from the case. Employ a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the exterior and within of the case. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the case.

iPhone Smart Battery Case

To make clean your Smart Battery Case, remove your iPhone from the case. Use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-free material to wipe the outside of the instance. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to make clean the case.

When cleaning the internal Lightning connector, use a soft, dry out, lint-free cloth, and don't use liquids or cleaning products.

iPhone MagSafe accessories

MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Battery Pack comprise magnets that might concenter droppings during everyday use. Brush off whatever debris from the magnetic ring before cleaning these accessories.

Unplug your MagSafe Charger or MagSafe Battery Pack from ability. Then use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free material to wipe the silicone center of the charging area. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean your MagSafe Charger or MagSafe Battery Pack.

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iPad accessories

Apple tree Pencil

To make clean your Apple Pencil, utilise a soft, slightly clammy, lint-free fabric. With the damp cloth, wipe your Apple tree Pencil from the tip end—but not the tip itself—toward the other end of your Apple tree Pencil. Don't permit moisture to get within the seam between the tip and the body of your Apple Pencil.

iPad Smart Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, Smart Cover, and Smart Case—polyurethane

To clean your polyurethane Smart Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Page, Smart Cover, or Smart Instance, beginning remove it from the iPad. Utilise a soft, slightly damp, lint-free fabric. Wipe the front end and the inside with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean this production.

iPad Magic Keyboard

To make clean your Magic Keyboard, first remove it from the iPad. Utilize a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Wipe the front and the within with a soft, lint-gratis cloth. You may use a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Avoid getting moisture in whatever opening, and don't submerge your Magic Keyboard in any cleaning agents. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean this production.

Avert prolonged contact with other materials, equally color transfer may occur.

iPad Smart Embrace and Smart Case—leather

The iPad leather cover/case is made from natural leather. Its appearance will change equally you employ it. It might acquire a patina and might change color due to the oils from your peel and direct sunlight, further enhancing the natural wait.

Cleaning the leather might affect its color. If yous cull to make clean the leather, get-go remove the cover/case from your iPad. Utilise a clean cloth with warm water and mild hand lather to gently make clean the leather. Wipe the outside and the inside with a soft, lint-gratuitous cloth to remove any dirt. You can also employ a balmy cleaner forth with a dry clean cloth. Mild cleaners or conditioners might assistance remove some stains only might also alter the color of the leather.

Go on your iPad leather encompass/case abroad from prolonged intense sunlight, heat, and humidity. Exposure to water, oil, makeup, and dyed materials (such as denim) can stain tanned leathers.

iPad Silicone Case

To clean your iPad Silicone Case, remove your iPad from the case. Use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-gratuitous material to wipe the outside and the inside of the case. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the iPad case.

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iPad

Handle your iPad with intendance to maintain its appearance. If you're concerned about scratching or abrasion, yous tin use one of the many cases sold separately. To make clean iPad, unplug all cables and plow off iPad (press and agree the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-free fabric. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic coating on the screen; just wipe iPad's screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The ability of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will further diminish its effect and might scratch your screen.

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iPod

iPod impact

To clean iPod touch, unplug all cables and turn off iPod touch (printing and hold the Sleep/Wake button, so slide the onscreen slider). So use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free textile. Avert getting moisture in openings. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPod impact.

iPod classic

To clean iPod archetype, unplug all cables, turn iPod classic off, and slide the Hold switch to Hold. Then use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-gratuitous cloth. Avoid getting wet in openings. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPod archetype.

iPod nano

To make clean iPod nano, unplug all cables, turn iPod nano off, and slide the Concur switch to HOLD. Then use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-costless material. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPod nano.

On iPod nano 6th generation, which has no hold switch, you need to press only the Sleep/Wake push button to plough the device off earlier cleaning.

iPod shuffle

To make clean iPod shuffle, unplug all cables, turn it off (slide the switch to OFF), and apply a soft, slightly clammy, lint-costless material. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPod shuffle.

iPod mini

To clean iPod mini, unplug all cables, turn iPod mini off, and slide the Hold switch to HOLD. Then employ a soft, slightly damp, lint-complimentary cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPod mini.

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Learn more

For more information on cleaning, handling, and working with your Apple tree Production, please refer to the User Guide that came with your product or download a copy.

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