How to make clean your Apple tree products

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

Apple products are fabricated with a multifariousness of materials, and each material may have specific cleaning requirements. To get started, here are some tips that apply to all products:

  • Merely use a soft, lint-free fabric. Avoid annoying cloths, towels, paper towels or like items.
  • Avert excessive wiping, which may cause damage.
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices and cables.
  • Continue liquids away from the product, unless otherwise noted for specific products.
  • Don't go moisture into any openings.
  • Don't use aerosol sprays, bleaches or abrasives.
  • Don't spray cleaning products directly onto the item.

Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my Apple tree product?
Using a 70-per cent isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75-per cent ethyl booze wipe or disinfectant wipe, you may gently wipe the difficult, non-porous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the brandish, keyboard or other exterior surfaces. Don't employ products that contain bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Avoid getting moisture in whatsoever opening, and don't submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don't use on fabric or leather surfaces.

If liquid makes its style within your Apple production, go help from an Apple Authorised Service Provider or Apple Store every bit shortly equally possible. Liquid damage isn't covered nether the Apple product warranty or AppleCare Protection Plans, but you may have rights under consumer law. If you're planning to visit an Apple Store, make a reservation at the Genius Bar (only bachelor in some countries and regions).

For more detailed instructions, select your Apple product:

Notebook computers

Notice out how to clean your Mac notebook reckoner.

MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

When cleaning the exterior of your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, first shut down your computer and unplug the power adapter. Then apply a damp, soft, lint-gratis cloth to clean the calculator'south exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Don't spray liquid directly on the computer. Don't use droplets sprays, solvents, abrasives or cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide that may damage the terminate.

To clean the screen on your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, first shut down the computer and unplug the power adapter. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with h2o merely, and so utilize it to clean the estimator's screen. To clean difficult-to-remove smudges, y'all can moisten the material with a 70 per cent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution.

MacBook Pro models from 2016 and later on with Touch Bar and Touch ID: Clean the Touch Bar and Touch on ID (power button) on these computers the same way you would make clean the display. Close down your Mac and unplug the power adapter. Dampen a soft, lint-complimentary cloth with water only, so use it to make clean the Affect Bar and Bear upon ID.

MacBook (13-inch, Tardily 2009) and MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010): The bottom case of these computers uses a soft non-slip material. Use a 3M Grey Microfibre or soft dye-gratuitous, lint-free cloth to make clean the lesser instance.

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Desktop computers

Learn how to make clean your Mac desktop computer.

Mac Pro, Mac mini and iMac

If your iMac has nano-texture drinking glass, discover out how to clean the nano-texture glass on your Apple brandish.

Starting time, shut down your Mac and unplug the power lead forth with any other connected devices. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the reckoner'south exterior. Avoid getting wet in whatsoever openings. Don't spray liquid direct on the computer. Don't apply aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives or cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide that may harm the finish.

To clean the brandish on your iMac, dampen the material that came with your iMac – or another clean, soft, lint-gratis cloth – with water but, then wipe the screen. To clean hard-to-remove smudges, you can moisten the cloth with a seventy per cent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution.

Don't clean the screen of your display with a cleaning product that contains acetone. Use a cleaner intended for utilise with a screen or display. Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen. It might baste within the display and crusade harm.

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Displays

If your Apple Pro Brandish XDR has nano-texture glass, observe out how to clean the nano-texture glass on your Apple display. The following guidelines are for cleaning the Apple Thunderbolt Brandish and other Apple displays.

First, disconnect the brandish from ability, from its connection to a computer and from whatever external devices. Then use the cloth that came with your display or another soft, dry textile to wipe dust from the screen.

If boosted cleaning of the display panel or case is required, use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-gratuitous textile. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't use window cleaning products, household cleaning products, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or cleaning products that contain hydrogen peroxide to make clean the display.

Don't make clean the screen of your display with a cleaning product that contains acetone. Employ a cleaner intended for use with a screen or display. Never spray cleaner direct onto the screen. Information technology might drip inside the display and cause 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, merely unplug it from your computer.

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

If your Magic Mouse or Magic Mouse ii isn't tracking properly, there might exist a hair or other droppings on the sensor lens. Turn the mouse over and audit the sensor window using a brilliant lite. If you see debris, utilise compressed air to gently clean the sensor window.

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Cables

To clean your Apple tree cable, unplug each terminate of the cable from your device and power adapter. So use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-gratuitous textile to wipe along the length of the cablevision. If the cable is all the same not make clean, use a soft lint-free textile wet with soapy water to wipe forth the length of the cable. Utilise a dry out cloth to wipe the cable and remove whatever excess moisture. Avert getting any moisture near either connector on the cable. Permit the cable to dry overnight before using it again with your device.

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iPhone accessories

iPhone case – silicone

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

iPhone case – leather

The leather iPhone case is made from natural leather. Its appearance will alter equally you utilize it. It might learn a patina and might change colour due to the oils from your pare and direct sunlight, further enhancing the natural wait.

Cleaning the leather iPhone case may affect its colour. If you choose to clean this example, start remove it from your iPhone. Apply a clean cloth with warm water and balmy manus soap to gently make clean the iPhone instance. You can besides utilise a balmy cleaning product along with a dry, clean textile. Leather cleaners and conditioners can change the colour of leather.

Go along your iPhone case abroad from prolonged intense sunlight, heat and humidity. Exposure to water, oil, make-upward and dyed materials (such as denim) tin stain tanned leathers.

iPhone case – clear

To make clean your articulate iPhone example, remove your iPhone from the case. Utilize a soft, dry, lint-free material to wipe the exterior and inside of the case. Don't utilise window cleaning products, household cleaning products, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide to make clean the case.

iPhone Smart Battery Case

To make clean your Smart Bombardment Case, remove your iPhone from the case. Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-costless cloth to wipe the exterior of the case. Don't use window cleaning products, household cleaning products, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the case.

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

iPhone MagSafe accessories

MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Battery Pack incorporate magnets that may attract debris during everyday employ. Brush off whatsoever droppings from the magnetic band before cleaning these accessories.

Unplug your MagSafe Charger or MagSafe Bombardment Pack from the power source. Then employ a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth to wipe the silicone middle of the charging area. Don't use window cleaning products, household cleaning products, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or cleaning products that contain hydrogen peroxide to clean your MagSafe Charger or MagSafe Battery Pack.

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iPad accessories

Apple Pencil

To clean your Apple Pencil, use a soft, slightly damp, lint-costless fabric. With the damp cloth, wipe your Apple tree Pencil from the tip end – but not the tip itself – towards the other end of your Apple Pencil. Don't allow moisture to get inside 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 Folio, Smart Cover or Smart Case, first remove it from the iPad. Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Wipe the forepart and the inside with a soft, lint-free textile.

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

iPad Magic Keyboard

To make clean your Magic Keyboard, start remove it from your iPad. Apply a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Wipe the front and the inside with a soft, lint-free fabric. You may use a 70 per cent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Avoid getting moisture in any opening and don't submerge your Magic Keyboard in whatsoever cleaning agents. Don't utilise window cleaners, household cleaners, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean this product.

Avert prolonged contact with other materials, every bit colour transfer may occur.

iPad Smart Cover and Smart Case – leather

The iPad leather embrace/case is made from natural leather. Its appearance will change as you lot use it. Information technology might learn a patina and might modify color due to the oils from your skin and direct sunlight, further enhancing the natural look.

Cleaning the leather might affect its colour. If y'all choose to make clean the leather, first remove the encompass/instance from your iPad. Utilize a clean material with warm water and mild hand soap to gently clean the leather. Wipe the outside and the inside with a soft, lint-free textile to remove whatsoever clay. You tin also use a mild cleaning production along with a dry out, clean textile. Balmy cleaners or conditioners might help remove some stains but might also change the color of the leather.

Go along your iPad leather encompass/case away from prolonged intense sunlight, heat and humidity. Exposure to water, oil, make-up and dyed materials (such as denim) can stain tanned leathers.

iPad Silicone Case

To make clean your iPad Silicone Case, remove your iPad from the case. Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth to wipe the outside and the inside of the case. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the iPad instance.

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iPad

Handle your iPad with care to maintain its appearance. If you're concerned about scratching or abrasion, yous can apply i of the many cases sold separately. To clean your iPad, unplug all cables and plow off the iPad (press and agree the Sleep/Wake push, so slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-gratis cloth. 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 your iPad. iPads accept an oleophobic blanket on the screen; just wipe your iPad's screen with a soft, lint-gratuitous cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The power of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will farther diminish its outcome and might scratch your screen.

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iPod

iPod touch

To clean your iPod bear on, unplug all cables and plough off the iPod touch (printing and hold the Sleep/Wake button, then slide the on-screen slider). And so use a soft, slightly damp, lint-complimentary textile. Avert getting moisture in openings. Don't employ window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean your iPod touch.

iPod classic

To clean your iPod classic, unplug all cables, turn the iPod classic off and slide the Concur switch to Agree. And so employ a soft, slightly damp, lint-gratuitous textile. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't apply window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean your iPod classic.

iPod nano

To make clean your iPod nano, unplug all cables, turn the iPod nano off and slide the Hold switch to Concord. So use a soft, slightly damp, lint-costless cloth. Avert 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 your iPod nano.

On iPod nano sixth generation, which has no Concur switch, you lot simply need to printing the Sleep/Wake button to turn the device off before cleaning.

iPod shuffle

To clean your iPod shuffle, unplug all cables, plough it off (slide the switch to OFF), and use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-free 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 your iPod shuffle.

iPod mini

To clean your iPod mini, unplug all cables, plow the iPod mini off and slide the Hold switch to HOLD. Then use a soft, slightly damp, lint-complimentary cloth. Avert 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 your iPod mini.

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Learn more

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

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