Tips on cleaning your Surface RT

[EpidemikE1]

I purchased my wife a Surface RT and I have notcied that the Magnesium body is very absorbing of finger grease. The same goes for the display. Does anyone have any tips on how best to clean the devices?

Im trying with a microfiber cloth but its not really helping that much. Plus its my wife's so I'll need to have her do it more so than myself.

 

[NickA]

I always use a damp towel on the body and the screen. It seems to get rid of the grease. Then I'll just wipe it down with a microfiber cloth, or something similar.

 

[bartekxyz]

I have some stains on kickstand that I'm unable to wash away. So I would also like to know tips on how to clean it.. if it's washable.
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[neova333]

Wipe it down with a microfiber cloth, if that isn't enough then dampen the cloth with a 60/40 mix of distilled water and white vinegar OR isopropyl alcohol.

 

[luv2skipow]

Microfiber and Invisible Glass all around.

 

[popartist]

Haven't needed to clean the body yet, but I used a lens cleaner towelette for the screen, worked fine to remove the keyboard imprint the screen picked up (noticeable when the screen is off/black).

 

[EpidemikE1]

Haven't needed to clean the body yet, but I used a lens cleaner towelette for the screen, worked fine to remove the keyboard imprint the screen picked up (noticeable when the screen is off/black).

Fixed this by putting a matte clear skin on the body only. Works very, very well and adds scratch protection.

 

[Guzzler3]

A 50/50 mix of distilled water and 90% isopropyl alcohol (from drug store) and a microfiber cloth will clean things up nicely. If you don't feel like making it, get some eyeglass cleaner instead (it's the same thing but in a nice spray bottle).

 

[prlundberg]

I've just used a partially damp paper towel. Not perfect, but considering how greasy it gets within 10 seconds of use it's just fine.

 

[Greywolf1967]

I have a microfiber cloth for screen, works well.

The body I use a microfiber cloth also, but I use a lemon dish soap in warm water. squeeze the cloth so it's only damp.

I make sure the power is off and I let it sit 5 min to be safe.

 

[kristalsoldier]

I have a microfiber cloth for screen, works well.

The body I use a microfiber cloth also, but I use a lemon dish soap in warm water. squeeze the cloth so it's only damp.

I make sure the power is off and I let it sit 5 min to be safe.

And what about the keyboard - specifically, the areas where the bottom of your palm rubs against the surface of the KB?

 

[Greywolf1967]

And what about the keyboard - specifically, the areas where the bottom of your palm rubs against the surface of the KB?

I use a wireless setup for keyboard and mouse. No touch/type cover.

 

[calfee20]

Good article. Read the comments also. The RainX one was interesting. How to quickly and safely clean the iPhone, iPad, or anything else with a screen | ZDNet