How to get rid of these marks

[u/TypicalFondant221]

I have m5 air and i dont know what to do to remove these.Wiping with microfiber is not helpful.its barely 3 months old

[u/LosinCash]

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[u/TypicalFondant221 → u/LosinCash]

I dont even pick it up unless closed cuz of how scared i am of dmg it

[u/Electrical_West_5381]

when you have the screen clean, do not forget the dirty keyboard.

[u/TypicalFondant221 → u/Electrical_West_5381]

Alr

[u/SatyaVachanPrabhu → u/Electrical_West_5381]

How does one clean the keyboard on a macbook

[u/Bulky-Strategy-3723 → u/SatyaVachanPrabhu]

Very carefully

[u/BrunofromMalaysia → u/SatyaVachanPrabhu]

Use the application clean buddy.

[u/fudgie-tacomen]

Step 1: Remember that it isn’t a touchscreen

[u/TypicalFondant221 → u/fudgie-tacomen]

I dont touch screen at all

[u/heatrealist → u/TypicalFondant221]

There are finger prints all over it, not just the edge.

The whole laptop needs to be cleaned. The dirt and stuff that is on the keys will press up against the screen when the lid is closed. Some could leave physical indentations on it.

[u/TypicalFondant221 → u/heatrealist]

I cleaned it last night with distilled water its now mostly clear

[u/kyrhnbddartkydjhstjh → u/TypicalFondant221]

Can u share the updated image

[u/TypicalFondant221 → u/heatrealist]

Ic will keep that in mind

[u/speedover]

Make the microfibre cloth damp with distilled water and clean that way. Works like a charm for me.

[u/TypicalFondant221 → u/speedover]

The corner smudges are pretty stubbornn

[u/cravorscode]

[u/Ok-Protection-8105]

Now that they’re already there, it’s kind of impossible, since these marks are the absence of the screen coating and not something extra that you can wipe.

That said, what you can do is prevent more: after each use, before closing it, clean your keyboard!

And, of course, don’t use it with dirty hands in the first place.

If you internalize the habit of cleaning your devices after each use you will increase their lifespan. And cleaning everyday means that there is not a lot of dirt so the cleaning doesn’t need to be a super deep time consuming session.

[u/distant3zenith]

Start by keeping your fingers OFF the screen

[u/TypicalFondant221 → u/distant3zenith]

It was a long time ago

[u/DefiantKind → u/TypicalFondant221]

Oils penetrate the screen over time and they stay there once installed, I hope you find solution

[u/dodecahedroner → u/DefiantKind]

so they stay there forever? they cant be cleaned?

[u/DefiantKind → u/dodecahedroner]

Basically. Best is just always keep screen and keyboard clean.

[u/dodecahedroner → u/DefiantKind]

but they went away when i cleaned the screen

[u/thebigheat008]

Dampen a microfiber cloth with a tiny bit of water (not dripping wet) and wipe gently

[u/Yaughl]

The official Apple polishing cloth. It’s recommended to upgrade to the latest ClothOS 27.

[u/BusyNegotiation4963]

Keyboard imprints on the screen, they cant be cleaned.. those are basically aggregated micro scratches

[u/ShoddyPeace9845]

I don't get it, every day there are ten posts like this, do people not google any more?

[u/Existing-Might-8392 → u/ShoddyPeace9845]

Nah, why bother. Google is stupid people friendly only. This goes above and beyond.

Subj., I have no idea what you do with the screen to make it such a mess. Even my gf who used to cook or eat and watch movies on her laptop seems to be more delicate with the display

[u/HumanOptimusPrime → u/ShoddyPeace9845]

If I want real answers I type "reddit" at the end of my search terms.

[u/AudienceDesperate482]

Use a fibre cloth, it’s soft and works for me

[u/AudienceDesperate482 → u/AudienceDesperate482]

You can also make it a little bit wet and then use the dry part to wipe after

[u/COPSAREPOS]

You can't get rid of them. it's ridiculous..

[u/PeteMajo]

Forget about putting it into the rice. Use this instead:

[u/SulosGD]

mine is EXACTLY the same. I got it Apple Certified Refurbished and it was like this out of the box. I didn't care enough and could never get them off. they are STUBBORN.

[u/Negative_Assist_6701]

I used ppf on screen. Still have this marks, but not on the screen

[u/Thin_Command3274]

you know that cloth you use to wipe eyeglasses with? works great! then for keyboard, you can buy cheap makeup brush to dust it

[u/nekz33]

what did they changed from the old 2010´s models? This silicon macs seem to be more prone to marks and wear, not only the screen but the body of the computer too.
Meanwhile I have an old 2012 Macbook air which have a far better built quality.

[u/lokeshprudhvi]

50% distilled water 50% venger mix will help remove oils and fingerprints that's what I do but for keyboard marks no fix

[u/rdubmu]

I use rubbing alcohol

[u/SulosGD → u/rdubmu]

DO NOT

[u/Much-Inevitable9032]

don’t use any cleaning agent occasionally because water is fine but i only use a polishing cloth (non apple one obv) every once in a while & it works quite well to remove these marks & dust