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Cleaning kits

Apple publishes cleaning guidance for its products. It says to use only a soft, lint-free cloth, never to spray liquid directly onto a device, and to avoid getting moisture in any openings. Our cleaning guide sums it up.

Folded light grey microfibre screen-cleaning cloth with dark grey stitched edges on a wooden surface
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Apple · Cleaning kits

Apple Polishing Cloth

Material
Soft, non-abrasive
Use
Any Apple display, including nano-texture (Apple)
Compatibility
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Studio Display and Pro Display XDR models per Apple list
  • iPhone34/34: Works, 34 of 34 models
  • iPad23/23: Works, 23 of 23 models
  • Mac45/45: Works, 45 of 45 models
  • Watch20/20: Works, 20 of 20 models
  • AirPods12/12: Works, 12 of 12 models
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ZEISS · Cleaning kits

ZEISS Antibacterial Smartphone Wipes

Formula
70% alcohol, antibacterial (ZEISS)
Format
Individually wrapped, pre-moistened single-use tissues
Use
Smartphones and tablets (ZEISS); dries in seconds
  • iPhone34/34: Works, 34 of 34 models
  • iPad23/23: Works, 23 of 23 models
  • Mac45/45: Works, 45 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
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iFixit · Cleaning kits

iFixit Keyboard Cleaning Kit

Contents
Microfibre cleaning cloths, dust blower, anti-static brush (medium), anti-static brush (wide), keycap puller, tool pouch
Brushes
ESD-safe anti-static
iFixit part number
IF145-847-3
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad—: Not compatible, 0 of 23 models
  • Mac45/45: Works, 45 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
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WHOOSH! · Cleaning kits

WHOOSH! Screen Shine Duo

Contents
Screen Shine Pocket 8mL + Screen Shine Go XL 100mL spray bottles, 2 microfibre cloths (15 × 15cm)
Formula
Alcohol- and ammonia-free (WHOOSH!)
Cloths
Soft, non-abrasive microfibre with PROTX2 antimicrobial coating
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad—: Not compatible, 0 of 23 models
  • Mac45/45: Works, 45 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
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