Cleaning a DIRTY MacBook! (How To Safely Clean Your Laptop)

[@CreatedTech]

NOTE: If you're worried about the paper towel scratching your screen, use a microfiber towel instead. I personally have just used paper towels for 10 years without issues and zero scratches. MacBook screens are fairly tough but other brands may not be. Products featured in this video: ⮕ Can of compressed air: geni.us/compressedair​ ⮕ Screen cleaner: geni.us/screenclean​ ⮕ Isopropyl alcohol: geni.us/isoalcohol​ ⮕ iFixit screw kit: geni.us/ifixitprotoolkit

[@ibtissamboutbel599]

Thank you so much for the clarification. I have two questions regarding the Screen-cleaning Fluid and paper with alcohol. Can I replace the screen-cleaning fluid with water? And can I use lens cleaning wipes to clean the screen and keyboard? Thank you!

[@jayaandrias3079]

​@@ibtissamboutbel599don't use water, use alcohol (rubbing alcohol / 90% concentrated) because it dry faster, make electronics safe from short circuit

[@HangDoSomething]

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[@The_TomatoWasTaken]

For the mac M2 (what I have) a microfiber clothe leaves smudges (bcz it is a different display) so apple recommends you to use their polishing cloth

[@tulippower.5615]

I've had the M1 Mac for a month now, which is the first one I've ever owned and I obsessively clean the screen and the keyboard every morning lol

[@NaveedKhanYT]

Same here broo 😄😄

[@noonwalk20]

Me too lol

[@jhyns]

@@frdinis i personally use water since i clean it frequently. it’s more reassuring and i never let it reach the point where there’s stubborn residue and would need a screen cleaner. i soak a piece of soft tissue paper and start on the middle then wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth using a little bit of pressure.

[@_wrks]

I felt this :)

[@extrasoap4881]

there's just something about Macs that make you want to keep them pristine

[@mikaylaj7405]

The video was so pleasing to watch. The screen looked so nice after cleaning and the compressed air sounded oddly nice. I definitely need to go clean my laptop now

[@tar3712]

0:03 What my MacBook looks like when it's clean

[@skifast_takechances]

LOL SAME

[@awesomemilkshake6612]

same lmao

[@ducklole]

FR

[@Lemonraine26]

lol

[@OXIR]

Almost like they’re the same product

[@zyrkor9098]

Literally what I was looking for - I just bought a macbook for the first time (M1 Air) and am really anxious about keeping it clean since it looks so precious

[@amritsingh4251]

lol same I have an m1 MacBook Pro and I'm literally cleaning it everyday

[@kevinclark3591]

Same, just bought my M1 Air yesterday, and will be more meticulous with it, and clean it often

[@neoblockchain1]

also have a m1 ai recently. have you noticed that when cleaning the screen with a microfibre cloth and a little water / breath on the display, "halos" and other imperfections always form? i think i will try to use the products in this video

[@zyrkor9098]

@@neoblockchain1 yeah my friend dont use water at all. get any screen cleaner from amazon tbh, spray it on the cloth first and then clean. works wonders

[@neoblockchain1]

@@zyrkor9098 in fact, using only the cloth and a little water, the screen is as if it had a layer of grease-dirt that never goes away

[@amirkavousi4530]

just sitting and seeing a clean laptop or display satisfies me

[@binayakreddy1124]

cool

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

I compulsively clean my computers. 😁

[@dinaturlao6771]

I've been studying Mac speed ups and found an awesome website at Mels Speed Method (google it if you are interested)

[@amirkavousi4530]

@@dinaturlao6771 thanks for your advice I checked out the article

[@dacoconutking]

0:51 thank you for reminding me not to put the laptop in the laundry 😳😅

[@Julia-uc7ty]

My parents would be proud seeing me watch this video... “finally looking after your things, ey?”

[@horrorcorner6151]

No idea why but this comment made me warm inside and I smiled. They would really say that. Have a good day mate

[@FalseTechGamer]

tell the to buy all the thnns you need to clan then see thier rection

[@savannahm.3210]

Literally got my new m1 air a few days ago and was noticing the oil on the trackpad and some smudges on the screen already. Was looking at what the right way to clean the screen and keys and the apple site says just use water and a soft cloth. I've never cared this much about keeping a computer pristine. This video is very topical for me lol

[@CSRLaunchpad]

Thanks! I am looking forward to doing this for when I go to sell my old Macbook air, that extra cleanliness will definitely catch the eye of someone who needs one :)

[@yamkotea]

yes!! thank you, my 2014 macbook air definitely needs some cleaning lol

[@justinkennedy5405]

May have to try that on my MacBook White Polycarbonate! Needs a clean 🧼, still use it!

[@lydiag5069]

How’d it go? About to clean up a 2015 air

[@yamkotea]

@@lydiag5069 I bought an M1 🤣🤭

[@yamkotea]

@@lydiag5069 i still use my 2014 air though! solid machine, serves as my SSD for photography stuff

[@lydiag5069]

@@yamkotea lmaoooo

[@danielad6683]

Cleaning in this way makes micro scratches on the display. Generally, it is better to touch the display as little as possible ... normally the scratches are not visible, but if someone paranoidly cleans the screen, I advise them to shine a flashlight on the phone up close and see what damage they have done to the coating anti-reflective.

[@jamesconway5221]

Thanks a million for taking the time to make this video it was wonderful of you to take the make it, truly amazing work and thanks again for the tips, truly appreciate it. 👍

[@joethompson1299]

when you're watching on a dirty MacBook screen and you still can't tell what a clean one looks like

[@kanishk9490]

A video covering how to remove the dust under the keys would be pretty neat.

[@arese-]

I've been looking everywhere, and no-one seems to be showing this! It's what I need.

[@xcalabur18]

Great video! One thing I would add is to keep track of the order/location of the screws when removing the back case becuse on some MB models they are specific to the hole location.

[@wolfganghammatt5406]

I find water is always the best to clean the screen with, just dry it with a dry cloth or paper towel after and it never leaves any streaks and cleans fairly well

[@Luther-John]

But to be safe, do use distilled water only, you wouldn't want to risk shorting your device

[@sakanikadik7626]

@@Luther-John bro can u tell me if the water is staying there as a fleck

[@Luther-John]

@@sakanikadik7626 yes, water marks on the screen are usually due to hard water. To remove them on a laptop screen the safest way is to use a non abrasive cleaning product that is meant for hard water and lime scale. However, i do believe they are quite rare because most Cleaning products are a bit abrasive given that they are commonly made to clean window screen and bathroom fixtures.

[@Luther-John]

@@sakanikadik7626 but if there are no water marks yet and you're just wondering if the water will make a fleck on the screen, then I'm afraid it's quite difficult to know if it will, because it will require testing the water if it is hard or not.

[@marciacoffeyturnquist9287]

Thank you, I like to sit outside and write, and I end up getting a film of pollen on my keyboard. No doubt it does inside the laptop as well. Looking forward to opening it up and cleaning, because, yes, it has been getting hot!

[@fratini.]

I've got the 16 inch Macbook Pro and I don't clean it so much. But after watching this video I'm changing that bad habit. Thanks for the info!

[@skiing4697]

I was confused watching this video because his screen still looked dirty... but it wasnt until after that I realised it was my screen that was dirty 😂

[@thomasferner7006]

How can you clean the keyboard without turning on the computer? Would be helpful to mention it! Since every newer MacBook starts by pressing any key.

[@agudam]

www.macupdate.com/app/mac/23536/keyboard-cleaner This app prevents your key presses from activating things on your Mac. I'm surprised nobody recommends this as one of the apps to get for new mac owners.

[@Tomfissh]

PSA: I sprayed my hinge with compressed air for too long and too tilted, condensed all over the bottom of the screen and permanently ruined my LCD. It now has very bright spots all along the bottom inch of the screen.

[@Johanxsgaming]

Thanks, before watching this video I used to clean my MacBook in the washing machine which was very tiring.

[@dr.dmitry.sokolov]

Great structured vid. Thank you for putting it together so concisely!

[@walasfilms]

any advice to avoid turning on the macbook when cleaning the keyboard?

[@otdosa]

Shut it down and don't close the lid.

[@malibooo]

What about getting a silicone keyboard protector? I’ve heard they can damage screens but I’m notorious for spilling stuff on my laptop. I’m super clumsy.

[@mingmingdynamite3507]

USE A TPU ONE!!! TPU ULTRA THIN KEYBOARD PROTECTOR.

[@malibooo]

@@crimsonred7980 I’ve been doing what you advised these past 6 months and used a very thin keyboard protector and I remove it before closing my MacBook. Thank you so much for this tip! No damage to the screen and very new looking keys!

[@homie4327]

@Gucci❤️Mademoiselle I’m super clumsy as well don’t feel alone 😂😂

[@XJDBAU]

I picked up a second hand 13 inch 2015 macbook pro and noticed the screen was a bit grubby and wanted to give it a clean I may have to replace the battery sometime soon always at home with access to a charger so not worried but hey 250 bucks for one of the best macbooks to ever be made is a bargain

[@BeYourBestOfficial]

will opening it remove the warranty?

[@ferysuthaerawan8734]

question : i've a newer macbook which is turned on when you press any button, any solution to make it easier?

[@amirkavousi4530]

there is apps to disable the keyboard for cleaning

[@hunterstopford7299]

Liked for the easy steps. Loved for the music.

[@Smart.Potato]

What I can’t put my Mac in washing machine to clean it? Dang it, I knew something was not right.

[@myrealusername2193]

No the dishwasher is better. Make sure to take out the motherboard and put it in next to the shell to make sure it gets cleaned as well as possible.

[@Smart.Potato]

@@myrealusername2193 wow dishwasher seems like a good idea. Why didn’t I think of it before! Thanks mate!

[@myrealusername2193]

@@Smart.Potato lol

[@sapphoes9197]

My mac air m1 opens up everytime i press on the keyboard to clean it. I wish apple had some kind of cleanup mode where you can clean the keyboard without worrying about pressing on any buttons

[@HughG-z9s]

My favourite part of the video was when the items linked in the description led directly to the Amazon page where you can buy them immediately. I love paying $70 for a bottle of screen cleaner, thank you random KZbinr!

[@darincampbell171]

I lost it when the cat gave that WTF face! Priceless! Peace.

[@NinPossible]

Thank you so much! I want to take care my baby Air with the best effort I can. So glad it doesn't have a fan so I don't have to worry about the inside.

[@yashseth8135]

cat be like : thank you father for cleaning my bed after so long

[@chhatrapatijoshi]

Best is to go with anti static wipes it not only cleans the surface but chances of getting scratches is minimal.

[@Scire.Est.Vivere]

Amazing tutorial!

[@ivanwill]

You know, I need to do this to my Missus' laptop. Thanks for sharing...

[@NeelkanthMehta]

Thank you. Very simple and effective video to clean Mac.

[@AIvy1814]

Great sound quality!

[@thinukawijerathne]

Very helpful video man!

[@ngandi]

I'm glad because it's not How To Basic channel

[@faisalarefin1263]

Can anyone tell me how I can clean my keyboard without triggering a start up because the new macbook air (M1) seems to be sensitive to any button press including the trackpad.

[@TheProGamerX1]

The only way I can think of is to let the battery die completely 🤷‍♂️

[@agudam]

www.macupdate.com/app/mac/23536/keyboard-cleaner there you go

[@jayden3216]

Me with my dirty laptop screen: There is no difference between before and after.

[@ChinJess]

me watching this on my dirty Macbook Pro. This was extremely helpful, thank you!

[@lazyname4130]

1:17 😂😂

[@bmcd243]

I’d be careful with how much moisture you use when cleaning the keyboard - I’ve broken a few apple keyboards cleaning them with too much liquid.

[@al-zayyadnalado118]

how so?

[@bmcd243]

@@al-zayyadnalado118 anti- bac wipes- the liquid reaches the components underneath the keys.

[@gheadwind]

Was it a macbook 💻??

[@bmcd243]

@@gheadwind No, all were external magic keyboards, thank goodness. I wouldn't dare use a wet wipe on a macbook keyboard!

[@gheadwind]

@@bmcd243 hmmm 🤔, on Apple official website it clearly states that it is safe…very interesting

[@SoyDelSouth]

@2:10 most compressed airs you do NOT shake

[@carsonpayne266]

I thought you missed a spot but realized it was my screen lol

[@ayej26]

Umm?! It’s like you read my mind! I was hoping to find some tips on how to get my old 2015 MBP cleaned up for reselling 😳😄

[@akashrevanna5327]

While cleaning key pad, laptop always turn on even though we shut down it. Please let me know how to disable key pressed to turn on.

[@ArtEng]

Thanks for the advice I will implement.

[@auguststas7770]

Important note: you are using non micro fiber cloth for screen cleaning, that can leave scratches.

[@Darksoawd]

Yeah never do that 😊

[@BenM388]

when you cleaned the screen I thought it was still dirty.... was just my dirty MacBook screen though hahaha

[@TarynBrown-l7k]

Which screw driver do you use?? I have MacBook Air from 2020 it looks like torx screws but I’m not sure which size

[@comp3interactive]

Sat watching this on a filthy Macbook Pro screen knowing full well I wont be doing it any time soon

[@sisyphus645]

Of course I have a can of compressed air lying around the house

[@mupkung]

Do you recommend to use a screen protector ? Does it make an issue on anti-glare coating ? Please advise. Thank you.

[@parttimedude5440]

Why your Mac didn't turn on while wiping your keyboard ??

[@thatisveryg00d]

How can I clean the speakers? Should I use compressed air for it too?

[@EssentiallySteph]

When he shows the "after" shot of the clean screen... it still looks dirty because my own screen has so much dust on it 😅

[@decki86]

use a protector in the first place. hurts the experience. great for longevity. sounds familiar

[@VictorDiaz-jw8uf]

Hi! I have a 2017 MacBook Pro 13 inch, would you recommend me to change the thermal paste? Great channel btw!!

[@blazingr3448]

My man really put his laptop into dryer

[@Cinco-da-mayo]

I’m gonna clean my MacBook 💻 tonight and thanks for the description of keeping not off for 15-20 mins before the activity and also from mains!

[@sofiastar2933]

got my brand new MacBook air m1 yesterday & already i can see dirty in the keyboard. this is my second MacBook after my 2015 broke and so i want to keep it clean so it lasts longer... already ordered a clear case but i suppose i now really need to purchase a keyboard cover too

[@vrk1131]

my MacBook has small dirt when I place my hands while typing. I just noticed it, right now I'm at college and was studying for exams while I noticed this. Gotta clean it when I get home. Also I have to stop focusing on things which will distract my concentration from studying. Lol

[@mateusz3656]

hi #created tech can you explaine me something my macbook air 2021 wake up everytime when im try to clean my keyboard how turn it of?

[@Paul_Ironwolf]

I have the M1 Macbook air (fanless) should i even bother opening it up and cleaning the inside? It is my travel computer, yet i don't use it in too harsh of an environments, mostly motel/hotel rooms, trains, offices, basically always inside.

[@Angelcake1371]

What’s the difference between the alcohol you linked and the one I can get target?

[@theaveragecoder6182]

I have a month old Macbook m1 and it has a scratch . Any idea how to remove it 😕

[@rezadehghani6601]

Amazing that's great understandable knowledge.

[@yourmom_544]

Great Video!

[@rhodevans6523]

Hi - useful vid. The only thing I would question is that Apple recommend only water for cleaning the screen. Are you absolutely certain that alcohol won't damage it? Thanks

[@CreatedTech]

Don’t use alcohol for the screen. Use a slightly damp (with water) cloth or special screen cleaning solution.

[@RyanLennoxBradley]

As a fellow Australian, I recognise those brands xD Specifically diggers (often found at Bunnings)

[@yashseth8135]

when you don't see your parents laptop it looks like this

[@aarons.8129]

Is it worth using a screen protector and keyboard protector?

[@MMVTW]

you told me to use my own judgement but I snapped my laptop in half!

[@fongfongwan3280]

Hi, can use Alcohol wipes to clean the screen? Thanks

[@aleksi2592]

This laptop is so filthy it looks deceased

[@thomascool1335]

is that screwdriver available at Bunnings?

[@barsoktay2119]

Use microfiber cloth, it leaves no trail at all.

[@felipes7866]

So much better

[@iamvmsulthan]

Does this mean, it is good to use a screen card so I can clean em now and then?

[@tty2020]

Why does your MacBook remain shut down when you pressed on your keyboard/trackpad? My m1 MacBook turns on as soon as I click any keys or the trackpad. So it is very annoying whenever I try to disinfect it.

[@X11CHASE]

shut it down entirely...

[@TruthWillSetUsFree]

@@X11CHASE The 2020 M1 MacBook Pro will not allow you to shut off the any key startup / open lid startup, whom thought this was a useful feature ?

[@aleq.4]

Can I use isopropyl alcohol 70% to clean the screen?

[@mahmoudhassen4463]

Is blow drying your Mackbook on a cold setting good idea?

[@jthutt5042]

Do you think the inside of the M1 Air would need an occasional cleaning? Are there even any ingress points?

[@lizzbee2881]

Any suggestions for cleaning an iMac?

[@raemiart]

What about the speakers? Mine seems to be a little greasy. Is there a way I could clean them without pushing the dust down to the machine?

[@tbu_drachenkater5397]

Can you use instead of isopropyl alcohol disinfectant?

[@tvl3r]

Is isopropyl not allowed to clean screens at all??? Do I have to use some kind of special screen cleaner as you mentioned?

[@jd2086]

I clean my macbook every single day in order to not get that kind of dirty mess... now I'm waiting to surpass my one year warranty to clean it inside (on my country i can't open it without loosing the hardware warranty)

[@nikkoosiones520]

love this vid!

[@aornaque]

how you did to clean the keyboard without turning on the laptop? I have a MacBook Pro 2019 Touch Bar and I can't clean the keyboard because always it turned on by pressing any key button, even if I press the trackpad also it turned on!! when the laptop was new, also lifting the screen it caused to turn on, but I found on internet how to disable that option, but I can't find how to disable the keyboard and avoid to power on by pressing it.

[@armelshami6937]

i clean my macbook and other laptops with mixture of dettol and water with 1:9 ratio and it works perfectly fine. 9 parts of water and 1 part of dettol, try that

[@matthewfeatherston8982]

Great tips!!!

[@KevinRyan93]

I was searching for how to clean the inside of a Macbook Pro screen. Is that even possible? for the newer models?

[@twitchster77]

I just got a M1 Macbook and holy damn the screen is beautiful! But my goodness...it smudges SO easily!

[@eshanparmar9660]

me looking at this video from my filthy screen and judging him for not cleaning the grimes properly lol