How to clean your Apple products

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

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

  • Utilise only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avert abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, or like items.
  • Avoid excessive wiping, which might cause impairment.
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
  • Go on liquids abroad from the product, unless otherwise noted for specific products.
  • Don't go moisture into whatever openings.
  • Don't utilize aerosol sprays, bleaches, or abrasives.
  • Don't spray cleaners directly onto the item.

Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my Apple product?
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, yous may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the brandish, 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 product in any cleaning agents. Don't use on fabric or leather surfaces.

If liquid makes its way inside your Apple product, get help from an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple tree Store as before long equally possible. Liquid impairment isn't covered under the Apple tree production warranty or AppleCare Protection Plans, but you may have rights nether consumer police. If you plan to visit an Apple Store, brand a reservation at the Genius Bar (available only in some countries and regions).

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Notebook computers

Learn how to clean your Mac notebook figurer.

MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air

When cleaning the outside of your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, start shut down your computer and unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-gratuitous material to make clean the computer'southward exterior. Avoid getting wet in any openings. Don't spray liquid directly on the computer. Don't use droplets sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide that might damage the finish.

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 water only, and so use it to make clean the reckoner'due south screen. To clean hard-to-remove smudges, you can moisten the cloth with a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution.

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

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

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Desktop computers

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Mac Pro, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and iMac

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

First, shut down your Mac and unplug the power string along with other connected devices. Then use a clammy, soft, lint-free fabric to clean the computer's exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Don't spray liquid directly on the estimator. Don't utilize aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide that might damage the end.

To clean the display on your iMac, dampen the cloth that came with your iMac—or some other clean, soft, lint-free fabric—with water only, and then wipe the screen. To clean hard-to-remove smudges, you can moisten the fabric with a 70-per centum isopropyl booze (IPA) solution.

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

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Displays

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

First, disconnect the display from power, from its connection to a calculator, and from any external devices. And then use the cloth that came with your brandish or another soft, dry out cloth to wipe grit from the screen.

If additional cleaning of the display panel or instance is required, use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-gratuitous cloth. Avert getting moisture in openings. Don't utilise window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to make clean the display.

Don't clean the screen of your display with a cleaner containing acetone. Utilize a cleaner intended for employ with a screen or display. Never spray cleaner direct on the screen. It might baste within the display and cause damage.

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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 information technology from your computer.)

Next, clean the outside of your device with a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water. 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 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 bright lite. If you lot see debris, employ compressed air to gently clean the sensor window.

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Cables

To clean your Apple tree cablevision, unplug each end of the cable from your device and power adapter. Then use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-complimentary textile to wipe along the length of the cablevision. If the cablevision is withal not make clean, use a soft lint-free textile wet with soapy water to wipe along the length of the cable. Use a dry out cloth to wipe the cablevision and remove any backlog moisture. Avoid getting any wet near either connector on the cable. Allow the cablevision 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 instance. Utilise a soft, slightly clammy, lint-free material to wipe the outside and the within of the iPhone instance. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to make clean the iPhone case.

iPhone instance—leather

The leather iPhone case is made from natural leather. Its appearance will alter as you lot apply it. Information technology might acquire a patina and might change color due to the oils from your pare and directly sunlight, further enhancing the natural look.

Cleaning the leather iPhone case might affect its color. If you choose to clean this example, showtime remove it from your iPhone. Use a clean cloth with warm water and balmy paw soap to gently clean the iPhone case. Y'all tin too utilize a mild cleaner along with a dry clean cloth. Leather cleaners and conditioners can change the color of leather.

Go on your iPhone case away from prolonged intense sunlight, rut, and humidity. Exposure to water, oil, makeup, and dyed materials (such as denim) can stain tanned leathers.

iPhone example—articulate

To clean your clear iPhone case, remove your iPhone from the instance. Use a soft, dry, lint-free fabric to wipe the outside and inside of the example. Don't utilize window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to make clean the instance.

iPhone Smart Battery Instance

To clean your Smart Battery Case, remove your iPhone from the case. Apply a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth to wipe the outside of the instance. Don't utilise 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, lint-free fabric, and don't use liquids or cleaning products.

iPhone MagSafe accessories

MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Battery Pack contain magnets that might attract debris during everyday use. Castor off any debris from the magnetic ring before cleaning these accessories.

Unplug your MagSafe Charger or MagSafe Battery Pack from power. And then utilise a soft, slightly clammy, lint-free textile to wipe the silicone middle of the charging surface 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 Bombardment Pack.

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iPad accessories

Apple Pencil

To clean your Apple Pencil, use a soft, slightly damp, lint-complimentary textile. With the damp textile, wipe your Apple tree Pencil from the tip finish—simply not the tip itself—toward the other cease of your Apple Pencil. Don't allow moisture to get inside the seam between the tip and the body of your Apple tree Pencil.

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

To make clean your polyurethane Smart Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, Smart Cover, or Smart Case, starting time remove it from the iPad. Utilize a soft, slightly damp, lint-gratuitous cloth. Wipe the front and the inside with a soft, lint-gratuitous fabric.

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

iPad Magic Keyboard

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

Avoid prolonged contact with other materials, every bit color transfer may occur.

iPad Smart Cover and Smart Case—leather

The iPad leather cover/example is made from natural leather. Its advent will change equally you use information technology. It might acquire a patina and might change color due to the oils from your skin and direct sunlight, further enhancing the natural expect.

Cleaning the leather might bear upon its color. If you cull to make clean the leather, first remove the embrace/example from your iPad. Use a clean cloth with warm water and mild manus soap to gently clean the leather. Wipe the outside and the within with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove any dirt. You can also apply a mild cleaner along with a dry out make clean cloth. Mild cleaners or conditioners might help remove some stains merely might as well alter the colour of the leather.

Continue your iPad leather cover/case away 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 Example, remove your iPad from the case. Employ a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth to wipe the outside and the inside of the case. Don't utilise window cleaners, household cleaners, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean the iPad case.

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iPad

Handle your iPad with care to maintain its appearance. If yous're concerned about scratching or abrasion, you can utilize 1 of the many cases sold separately. To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake push button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Apply a soft, slightly damp, lint-free fabric. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't employ window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to make clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic blanket on the screen; simply wipe iPad's screen with a soft, lint-costless 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 volition further diminish its effect and might scratch your screen.

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iPod

iPod touch on

To clean iPod touch, unplug all cables and plow off iPod touch (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Then utilise a soft, slightly damp, lint-free 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 touch.

iPod archetype

To clean iPod classic, unplug all cables, plough iPod classic off, and slide the Concur switch to HOLD. Then utilize a soft, slightly damp, lint-free material. 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 classic.

iPod nano

To clean iPod nano, unplug all cables, turn iPod nano off, and slide the Concord switch to Concord. Then use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free material. 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 iPod nano.

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

iPod shuffle

To make clean iPod shuffle, unplug all cables, turn it off (slide the switch to OFF), and employ a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't utilize window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, droplets 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 Concur switch to HOLD. And then use a soft, slightly clammy, lint-complimentary cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't utilize window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, droplets sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPod mini.

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Learn more

For more data on cleaning, handling, and working with your Apple Product, delight refer to the User Guide that came with your product or download a re-create.

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