Cleanliness of Apple devices in an office

By mojsior, 20 April, 2024

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Hey guys, a couple of questions from a business owner.
Recently, we've equipped our office with Apple devices, from iMacs and Pro Displays to Magic Mouses, Magic Keyboards, and MacPros.
I love how our office looks now, and I want to keep the equipment in the same pristine condition for years to come.

Who manages the cleaning of your devices in your office? Do you rely on a professional cleaning service, or does your team take care of it themselves?
Additionally, for those who handle it in-house, what cleaning products or methods have you found to be most effective for keeping your Apple devices in pristine condition?

Thanks

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By Holger Fiallo on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00

When I was working, those who had Apple devices, did it themselves. I use the little cloth that came with the iPhone. Now I use a paper towel, I get it wet a little and gently clean my devices at home. Do not use any cleaning spray or detergent. Maybe those baby wipes.

By Roxann Pollard on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00

While looking for my next medical purchase of alcohol wipes, I also had electronic use cleaning in mind, as well. I came across these, and they are way more than adequate. The packaging is very strong, and seals well. The material is some version of a cotton, which means they do not rip very easily. These are completely saturated, but don't drip. I have no fear of using these on electronics or medical needs, alike. Although these may be a little expensive, I couldn't recommend them highly enough, for your office use. I hope these help. You can find these wipes on amazon.com.

Winner Large Alcohol Prep Pads 6" x 4" Alcohol Swabs Individually Wrapped, 4-Ply Cotton Alcohol Pads, 200 Count Approximately $25, USD.

By Holger Fiallo on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00

I think apple suggest you do not use any strong thing such as alcohol.

By Kevin Shaw on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00

See this Apple Support article:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/103258

I'd have your staff clean devices themselves. Cleaning crews could accidentally damage the devices if they don't know what they're doing.

You may wish to consider a "no food at desk" policy. Drinks should be in covered containers. You may wish to invest in The Mighty Mug for your office crew. These are unspillble mugs that attach via suction to your desk so they won't tip laterally if they're knocked over, but easy to lift vertically for when you want a sip of your drink. They're easy to find on Amazon or visit https://themightymug.com

Congrats on the new gear.

By Roxann Pollard on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00

Yes, I believe every single manufacturer out there says to not utilize alcohol pads for such things. However, I am a common sense girl, and I like good quality products, this is why I recommended. Of course I wouldn't want anyone to violate any version of a warranty, but in my book, good, common sense Products just works for me.

By SSWFTW on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00

Works well on my phone in case. I just don't use it on the screen or camera

By amro on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00

We recently hired a new cleaning company at our office in Lafayette. They use Whoosh for the screens and electronic wipes for keyboards and mouse. It's a simple and effective solution that guarantees our devices stay clean. The cleaning company takes care of the task every time they come. Going Green Cleaning is the company we hired. If you live in Lafayette, I recommend them. Overall, we're satisfied with the service they provide. As for the cost, we pay them $900 per month for their services. A reasonable cost considering the quality of their work and the benefits it brings to our office environment.

By Serena on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 18:00

given that on apple's own site, they state the following.
To clean hard-to-remove smudges or fingerprints on the display or exterior of your Mac, you can use a cloth moistened with a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution to gently wipe the display or enclosure of your Mac laptop.
you should be ok using that. just don't have it dripping. a little bit goes a long way.