omh@cs.brown.edu (Owen M. Hartnett) (06/23/89)
Let me speak to you a moment about a problem that plagues all of us: Dirty Mac Cases. That's right. Those formerly nice platinum (or beige) casings are now (or will soon be) impregnated with some real Impermeable crud (even thought there's no smokers or anyone who would do such a thing as dirty a Mac case on purpose.) It seems Macs just seem to attract dirt from the air and revel in it, resulting in some nasty streaks and stains. Here's a test: (I know this will be hard!) Take your eyes off your Mac's screen just for a minute. (Only just for a minute, you can put them back right away.) Now, look at your case. Wretched, isn't it? This really seems to be a suitable topic with which to mobilize the mavens of comp.sys.mac to action: OK, Mac hackers! What do *you* use to clean your Mac case? (Given that you do clean it.) What works the best? Also, what did you use that really messed it up, if you so did? This is really valuable information, not available in stores, so I await your contributions! -Owen Owen Hartnett Brown University Computer Science omh@cs.brown.edu.CSNET
mdc@wheaties.ai.mit.edu (Marty Connor) (06/23/89)
Windex and Bounty (paper towels).
prince@maui.cs.ucla.edu (Larry Prince) (06/23/89)
In article <9180@brunix.UUCP> omh@cs.brown.edu (Owen M. Hartnett) writes: > >OK, Mac hackers! What do *you* use to clean your Mac case? (Given that >you do clean it.) What works the best? Also, what did you use that >really messed it up, if you so did? Depending on the type of crud, we use one of several cleaners in our repair lab, on virtually any equipment, including-but-not-limited-to Macs. 1) A spray cleaner such as 409 or Fantastik (spelling?). 2) A contact cleaner, available in any electronics supply store (yes, this works great on EXTERIOR dirt and smudges). 3) Isopropyl alcohol. NOTE: We recommend the following "don'ts": Don't spray solvents or cleaners directly onto the equipment -- use a clean (pref. static-free) nonabrasive cloth. Don't use strong solvents like acetone or MEK! Don't leave the equipment turned on while cleaning. (Maybe I'm being fussy, but better safe than sorry...) UCLA Computer Science Department -- Larry 3413 Boelter Hall Los Angeles 90024 (213) 825-2145 Prince UUCP: {ucbvax,sdcrdcf}!ucla-cs!prince ARPAnet: prince@CS.UCLA.EDU
cleeland@rex.cs.tulane.edu (Chris Cleeland) (06/24/89)
In article <9180@brunix.UUCP> omh@cs.brown.edu (Owen M. Hartnett) writes: > >OK, Mac hackers! What do *you* use to clean your Mac case? (Given that >you do clean it.) What works the best? Also, what did you use that >really messed it up, if you so did? > I use the wet terminal wipes that came with my Macintosh (it was bundled with the system from the store). They seem to have some sort of alchohol- based solution in them, and it takes off the dirt quite well. If you can't find these (they should be available at your local neighborhood business computer store), try using some Windex. -- Thanks Chris Cleeland, Tulane University Disclaimer: I haven't said anything worth not claiming!!!
David.Bolduc@f54.n382.z1.FIDONET.ORG (David Bolduc) (06/26/89)
My dealer uses lemon extract to clean Mac cases, but it's STRONG (put it on the little Apple logo, and it'll take the paint off, leaving you with a little platinum apple-shaped bump). -- David Bolduc via cmhGate - Net 226 fido<=>uucp gateway Col, OH UUCP: ...!osu-cis!n8emr!cmhgate!382!54!David.Bolduc INET: David.Bolduc@f54.n382.z1.FIDONET.ORG
steve@arc.UUCP (Steve Savitzky) (06/27/89)
In article <9180@brunix.UUCP> omh@cs.brown.edu (Owen M. Hartnett) writes: >OK, Mac hackers! What do *you* use to clean your Mac case? Alcohol. Specifically isopropyl or rubbing alcohol (I assume vodka would work, but I have better things to do with it:-). Works great on the goop that collects on the keyboard. You can get screen-cleaning wipes with some anti-static goop for the display, which mainly attracts dust. DO NOT!!! use spray cleaners! If you feel the urge to use something like Windex, spray it onto a paper towel first, and be careful where you rub it. Otherwise you risk getting potentially corrosive liquid into the insides of your machine. Freon spray would be ok for your hardware, but it's bad for the ozone layer. -- Steve Savitzky | apple.com!arc!steve ADVANsoft Research Corp. | (408)727-3357 4301 Great America Parkway | #include<disclaimer.h> Santa Clara, CA 95054 | May the Source be with you!