zorahk Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I have a small stain on the outside of my macbook (white) I tried to wipe it off with water, didn't come off. I tried to use Clorox, it has bleach in it but it is not all bleach. Did I damage the computer by using bleach? It doesn't seem like I lost any of the shine on the plastic or anything so I think it is okay but some people say not to use it. But it doesn't seem like bleach would eat plastic. Anyway, is a 50/50 solution of isopropyl / water safe to use on the outside? What about mr. clean magic eraser, I have heard about people using them on the inside of the computer Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I have a small stain on the outside of my macbook (white) I tried to wipe it off with water, didn't come off. I tried to use Clorox, it has bleach in it but it is not all bleach. Did I damage the computer by using bleach? It doesn't seem like I lost any of the shine on the plastic or anything so I think it is okay but some people say not to use it. But it doesn't seem like bleach would eat plastic. Anyway, is a 50/50 solution of isopropyl / water safe to use on the outside? What about mr. clean magic eraser, I have heard about people using them on the inside of the computer Try a strong solution of Oxyclean. Soak a soft cloth with it, wring out most of the excess, and let the damp cloth sit on the stain for a few hours. Oxyclean is pretty benign stuff, but it works wonders. Never used it on macbook case, but it did wonders getting beet stains off of my plastic counter top. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-794942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorahk Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Maybe, I'd like to know if i damaged the computer by using clorox first though Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-794945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Chlorine is quite a strong oxidizer even in the weak solutions in household bleach. It attacks plastic resins quite readily. It probably didn't hurt your case if it didn't sit on it for long, but I wouldn't use it on it again. If you want to make sure all of it is gone (incase some soaked into any micro fractures in the plastic) sit you laptop in a sunny spot for a few hours. The UV should break down any of the remaining chlorine molecules. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-794961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorahk Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 It sat on it for at most a few minutes, I'm positive it was less than 5, probably about 1-3 minutes So am I alright? The plastic is still shiny and it seems to look/feel the same as the rest of the case where I didn't use it. I obviously wont try it again but I hope I am ok Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-794972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Yeah, you're fine. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-794983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorahk Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Cool. Thanks for your help. I think the chlorine though did remove the stain a little, even in that small period of time, so I might not even bother with cleaning it with anything else. Thanks again Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-794994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbiem Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Lesson 1 in the Macbook cleaning manual: DO NOT USE SOLVENT on your awesome computer... EG: my dad had a "sticky, sticker substance" on his brand new macbook, he pulled it out of the box and it had it, SO his dumbass went and got some solvent, which IDK why he didnt know, but it ate the {censored} out of the back of his macbook, which is now covered by a sticker. so what did we learn kids, window cleaner is awesome Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-808578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zi r0x Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I suggest those little alchol pads. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-826083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollcage Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I use this stuff, it works great. I use it on my iPod, my iPhone, and my Macbook Pro. Not only does it do a wonderful job of cleaning, it also protects from future grime. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/112314-stain-on-macbook/#findComment-826119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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