For some time now, cleaning our Apple devices has become even more important. In this situation, the use of certain disinfectants or cleaning products is common, although not all of them can be used. Apple has spoken out specifically about products containing hydrogen peroxide, which we should never use on our devices.
Wipes with 75% alcohol solution, nothing else
Cleaning an electronic product is something that should always be done with care. Some disinfectants or cleaning products contain chemicals that are not compatible with the materials of the device. In the case of iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods (let’s talk about AirPods 3 or AirPods Max) and others, Apple has confirmed, via a support document, that products containing peroxide should not be used. hydrogen, also called hydrogen peroxide.
For the cleaning and disinfection of Apple products, the company offers use wipes with 75% alcohol solution
Can I use a disinfectant to clean my Apple product?
You can carefully wipe 70% isopropyl alcohol, 75% ethyl alcohol, or Clorox brand disinfectant wipes on the hard, non-porous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the screen, keyboard, and buttons. other external surfaces. Do not use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Keep the openings away from moisture and do not immerse your Apple product in cleaning agent. Do not use disinfectants on fabric or leather surfaces.
The support document reminds us that liquid damage is not covered under the standard warranty, so we should never immerse an Apple product in liquid (although this iPhone 12 passed a dive test) or cleaners. Liquids which, on the other hand, can alter the joints between the parts and weaken them.