Usually I do not comment on youtube, but this time I want to leave my review: this video saved my MacBook! I have a MBP 2015 and recently it had become barely unusable because of the stains on the screen. I was about to buy a new PC when I decided to follow this tutorial. Now my MacBook seems brand-new. Absolutely stunning. I used a Cool Mint Listerine (the one with alcohol) and two microfibre cloths, it took me about 1.30 hours to complete the work. Two pieces of advice: 1_ never apply too much pressure, try always to be very careful with your screen in order to avoid damages; 2_ pay attention to the edges and the corners because the mouthwash may penetrate under the screen. Maybe I have been overcautious, but I applied duct tape on the very edges of my screen so as to "seal" it and avoid unwanted seepages. Hope this helps somebody and thank you very much!
Here is another advice: Use isopropyl alcohol, instead of mouthwash. Fixed a MBP2013 this weekend, ended taking off the anti-glare as it was just so dirty, probably from tobacco smoke as well. Rags became quite yellowish. Shiny as a mirror now. If anything, cover up your keyboard. The plastics used for the keyboard isn't exactly pristine, and after 10 years, very likely to flake, or even 'melt'. The lacquer is going to come off in any case.
@@Ecko92 It might be because you used lower concentration alcohol. I bought some 90% Isopropyl Alcohol and it cleaned my 2015 15" MBP screen 100%. Took about 50 mintutes but wow!!!
@Mesa Development I have even 75% I smoke weed so I clean my bones every few days and use a variety of %s with that being said baby wipes is instant like literally
For those of you who are skeptical, this really does work!! I didn't use that specific kind of Listerine in the video (all I had at home was the Listerine Total Care) but I did use a microfiber cloth. I used quite a lot of the Listerine and it took a lot of good old arm grease and circular motions to get it all off (approximately 40 minutes). Pro tip: my screen was pretty sticky afterwards, so I used a different cloth (wet with normal water) and wiped it down. Let it air dry after that. Now, my screen is super clear and for the first time in YEARS I can actually what is displayed! Thank you so so much for this remedy!
The active ingredient in the Listerine is alcohol, so I used the isopropyl alcohol 70%, and microfiber and approx 30 mins of circular motion. Clean as new!
I used Crest 3D white and had to press pretty hard to actually remove the anti-glare coat, but all in all mine was done in 10 minutes pressing hard. I used an old microfiber cloth that left lint, so I cleaned the screen with a damp paper towel afterwards. This trick worked so well.
Can confirm that this does work! It took about 2 hours to fully clean mine so be prepared to be patient, but my mac screen looks brand new again after years of this issue. Thank you so much!
Like some others mentioned, I thought that it was my fault as well and kept the "annoying" screen for several years. When I learned about this notorious so-called "staingate" issue, I already passed the 4-year repair-at-no-cost period. Apple support representative that they would charge me almost $500 for the replacement of screen. I wish that Apple emailed all the "potentially" affected customers (who registered their MacBook Pro) and let them know this issue and what they offer ... Anyhow, I canceled a repair request and followed the directions described in this video "at my own risk". It worked to me! Of course, the screen is now highly reflective as the anti-reflection coating is completely gone. But, it is much better than looking at stained screen. Thank you!
It's the same case of mine. I used my macbook for several years, and this year I have discovered about staingate issue, but the 4 years warranty passed. I will try use listerine to fix it, but usually I use an external monitor.
Staingate happened to me well after for years when I cleaned the keyboard and closed the lid afterwards. This is a major engineering flaw and the 4 years warranty is a laugh. You don’t get a better screen as a replacement but the same shitty screen . Apple didn’t solve the issue and screengate existed until 2018 or so ( from 2012) which is crazy. Customers are getting screwed by apple this way. Something major like this should be replaced way after 4 years since you a are buying a top tier MacBook and can expect top quality from that , even after 4 years. Bunch of robbers
I have a 2015 Mac Book Pro. It's been delaminating for years, slowly getting worse every year. I didn't think I could do anything about it. I took it to the Mac Store in the spring of 2021 and that was the first time I ever heard that they had been fixing them for 4-5 years but I was too late for that program but they could fix it for $450. I felt pissed, I am the original owner, with the same email, and mailing address. I would have thought they might have contacted me about the program . . Anyway, I just tried your fix and it totally worked. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much! I’ve had this problem on my MacBook for years and I taught it was my fault until today. It worked for me, I used a supermarket “Listerine” brand I had at home and it did the job
This worked perfectly for me on my MBP 2014. Thanks SO much! Note: I didn't have Listerine handy, so I grabbed the Crest Pro-Health mouthwash that I use every day instead. The screen seriously looks brand new now!
Took a Chlorox wipe for 15 minutes and the stains are COMPLETELY gone. I haven't seen my 2015 mac pro look like this since I bought it in 2015. You da man.
This hack is a lifesaver. I have the 2015 MacBook Pro and I always thought I ruined the screen from one of the screen protectors I had used. I thought it just needed a thorough cleaning so I tried rubbing alcohol multiple times, but it never worked. I just used a generic mouthwash brand and it worked perfect. It only took me around 5-10 minutes to get everything off. The anti glare residue looked kind of pink when I was rubbing it off and I was a little worried that I would ruin the screen, but everything was fine. My screen hasn’t looked this clean since I bought it. Everything looks so much clearer. I wish I had known about the anti glare thing years before.
It worked great for me on a 2014 Mac Pro. The only thing I did differently than the video, was to soak the microfibre cloth and then stretch it out over the screen. I even poured a little on the cloth where it was drier. I let it sit for 20 minutes...removed it, then swirled a second cloth in small circles over the entire screen and I was done in less than 5 minutes. Wiped it down, then sprayed a little bit of eyeglass cleaner to remove the mouthwash and the screen was very clear. Thanks.... I bought the computer used and didn't notice the screen until I got home, your video saved the day.
This worked great. It took a little time and friction to really get it off. Do be careful not to add too much liquid to the edge of the screen. That part is not waterproof, and if water leaks behind the screen you will have a bigger problem.
Tried this on my 2015 MacBook, was a little nervous and skeptical at first but I am surprised and amazed to say it worked very well! My MacBook looks like it has a brand new screen now!
For me Clorox disenfecting wipes worked like a charm, only took me about 30 minutes of continuous scrubbing. And your arm does get a bit tired. But you can take breaks. But the screen looks perfect. My laptop is a Late 2013 MacBook Pro with 8gb of ram and a 512gb SSD
This is absolutely excellent! It does work!!! No Question. Other reviews are not doing it right.! The listerine trick is great. But here's the process. Dip glasses cloth/ Microfiber cloth or any other fine knit cloth in to your bowl of Listerine. " I just used the corner (of Cloth)" and started on a small section of screen. Immediately you can see the gold tint of the anti glare spray that was added to the screen. Just work it in 1/4 sections and be patient abt things here. As you rub you do need to apply a little pressure and rub in small circles. Notice the screen is on its back and down on table. Dip cloth again and continue. It will start to lift and you will see the gold/patterns start disappearing. Now just keep going "with a little pressure" "not hard core, but medium". Make sure and get edges well. Then wipe off screen with Spray cleaner and finally just a "touch" of "dish soap water" smeared on with fingertips and wipe with clean towel. Wah Lahhhhhhh Perfection! I have a 13" and it may have taken 15 mins to save $300- $400 bucks. What a great pay day! Enjoy! Thx Editor Keys!
Thanks for the detailed breakdown Craig! I have a question - do you know if this is actually CLEANING the screen, or if it is REMOVING the anti-glare spray that Apple applies to the screen?
Omg this worked for me! My macbook was COVERED with staingate. It started with one small spot and got bigger overtime. I waited too long with getting it fixed so I would have to pay €500 to get it fixed because they said the whole retina screen had to be replaced. I was desperate because I'm a student so I don't just have €500 to spend. I really wanted to get rid of it tho, because my internship was about to start and it looked really dirty and unprofessional. I started looking on youtube to see if others had this as well and how to fix it and I stumbled across this video. I didn't even hesitate and immediatly bought Listerine and microfiber cloths. I did hesitate a little before I started rubbing my screen but I knew it was either this or €500. I took me just 15 minutes to get it all of. I applied medium pressure and I could literally see how it slowly went of. Thank you so much for this! For me you are a hero because there was no way I could affort a whole new screen! Really, thank you!
@@editorskeys hi there, im glad to find this video. I have a question in mind, will the staingate come back again after the listerine treatment? cheers
I had my screen replaced.... looked great for a few months and then the replacement started doing the same thing... So now I am looking at other options as the 4 years is over.
I have a glossy screen monitor and to clean it I have used rubbing alcohol with distilled water on a microfiber cloth on the screen and now it has those greasy dry marks. Will this trick works the Same in my case?
This worked for my 2015 mb pro - with 70% rubbing alcohol! I found an easier way - I put a paper towel on the screen (lying flat), and soaked it with alcohol (or alcohol-based mouthwash if you have it), being careful to avoid the edges of the screen. I let it sit for 20-25 min and then it only took about 5-10 min to rub with microfiber cloth. A few areas took more intense rubbing so I let them soak longer. It looks like new! What is wild is I thought i had ruined my screen 4 yrs ago when using rubbing alcohol to clean it. It became so bad recently I searched and found this video. Now I know I just needed to use MORE alcohol and rub a LOT to get that crizzled anti-glare coating off. Thank you for this video!
Well, I did'nt have Listerine, so I tried it with a completely different liquid: "CMT Formula 2050 Blade and Bit-Cleaner" which I have used in my wood workshop for some time. It is so gentle to use and it does not smell, so I rubbed on the edge to see what's gonna happen. I don't know how long your procedure took, but it worked for me in under 10 minutes using a cotton (no microfiber) towel. So happy that I did it, the screen is now clean and very reflective. This liquid is expensive, but as I said, I already had it and gave it a try. What a success!
I was skeptical since some people say this didn't work for them and your video seemed too perfect to me, but this worked great for me, too. *Lots of details (because I wouldn't want to gamble with my computer!):* I didn't have a cloth like yours, so I used some of those small cloths given to clean screens or glasses folded over a few times, and I bought the same kind of Listerine you used in this video. The most deteriorated areas in the middle came off immediately while the edges took longer and a little elbow grease. I used up very little Listerine overall. I pressed hard enough to rub the tough stuff off but not hard enough to hurt my computer screen, which was easy--it seems these computers can handle the little bit of pressure needed to clean them this way. I didn't pay attention to the strokes I was making most of the time, and if you forget to do so as well, I think you'll be fine. It took me about 40 minutes in total. It looks almost brand new now. I'm so glad I didn't pay for a screen replacement with the same problem. Since this is apparently the gentlest remedy (and maybe cheapest), I'd recommend this to anyone as a first attempt. Now I can watch dark movies and actually see what's happening!
I came here to tell my experience and method and it was almost exactly like yours, so I'll just second your recommendations. As a matter of fact, I used the cloth that came with my 13" Retina, mid-2014 Macbook Pro (previously washed with a bit of hand soap, wrung out and put to dry.) I'm truly amazed this worked, there are still a few stains here and there but not the awful webby stuff from before.
@@luissopelana Considering it's been a few months, what's the state of your screen now? I've had this glare problem for a while and it's annoying me so much. Would you still recommend this method now?
Thanks for the tip man, you are a lifesaver. Mine is a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) that had the same smudge issue for over a year now, even though the screen was replaced once already. My strategy was to just ignore it, how ridiculous is that :) Anyways, someone mentioned baby wipes in the comments, I used that instead. It took me about 30 minutes to get the antiglare coating off and now the screen looks like new, thanks again.
I wish I found your video sooner! This worked for me. It took about 1.5 to 2 hours for me to get the anti-glare off and it was totally worth it. For 4 years, my screen looked pretty bad but now it looks like new! Thank you so much for sharing this method.
Hey Eumie thanks so much for your comment and so glad you enjoyed the video! Yes it take a little while but well worth it! Hope you’re enjoying your new (almost new) screen! ;-)
Just did this on MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013). I have had this computer since 2014. I wasn't eligible for the free repair because I didn't get it done in time. I was a year late, unfortunately. I wanted to fix the screen and I was quoted $540 for a brand new screen or $440 for a used one. I didn't want to pay $540 for a new screen! (It's like half the cost of the computer when I first got it.) So, I did some research and found several people using Listerine. I took a risk and tried it myself. It's definitely a workout. My arms started to hurt but I'd say it was worth it. The screen isn't perfect but I'm extremely satisfied with the results. Maybe I'll try again at a later time. I just had a question @editorskeys do the stains come back if you don't use a keyboard cover?
whoszane hey so glad this worked for you! Yes I’ve been using ours for a few months now, screen is great! I use a Final Cut Pro keyboard cover on it, with no marks, but I make sure to wash the keyboard cover regularly too
This worked for me! I have a 2014 MacBook Pro which wasn't covered by the repair programme. Took about 15 minutes with a microfibre cloth, a small amount of Listerine and some elbow grease to get the worst bits off (particularly at the edges). Delighted with the result - the screen looks like brand new and smells minty fresh too!!
I was about to sell my macbook pro because the screen is so nasty and I thought it's a screen defect. I bought listerine after watching your video and sir, you just saved my macbook! Thank you! :)
I mean like why just now!!!!!??????????? Yes ladies and gentlemen this works. Just did mine. hahaha! was about to sell my mac for a very cheap price cause I was so mad looking at it everytime I work. You just made me save a lot of money! Thanks! great vid!
Cheers I have been struggling with my screen for like 4 years and I had no idea that it was a thing I thought I damaged it myself. My screen hasn't looked this good since i got my computer. THIS WORKS! at first I had the same... nothing is happening. but 5 min later if that my screen started peeling the top layer off and now its back almost brand new. thank you thank you thank you!!!
@@GigabyteWorld That's because you probably had it set to Pots and Pans. Macbooks are delicate, you have to set the dishwasher to Glassware. Noob mistake.
this worked amazingly!! most of the coating was already gone which left what looked like scratches all over my screen and now they're all gone, its like having a brand new screen for the first time in so long. thank you so much for this!
I have my Macbook Pro retina since 2014 and I thought it was like a life time warranty, so i just skipped fixing the screen. Today I found out it was only for 4 years hahah and I finally decided to do something about it. It works!!! It took me like 30 min but now I have such a clear view!! All thanks to you and your listerine magic!
Hey Valentina, so glad this worked for you. It’s a great feeling when it’s super clean again! (I could barely use mine, as it got so bad, and looked horrible) Yes it’s a little shiny, but I love it again now!
My Macbook is from 2015, I had my screen changed by Apple in 2017. They did it for free within the 4 year program like you said. But the new screen had exactly the same problem. And 2 more years had passed and this time they wouldn't do anything about it without charging. I registered a customer complaint, they said they would look into the policy about the replacement of a replacement that they cant assure me of what can be done about it.
I had the same crappy experience with Apple: they replaced my screen free of charge. After a couple of weeks to my surprise that brand new screen had the exact same problem. But you know how it goes...busy busy busy and didn't go back until a couple of months later, which meant the 4 year period of the extended warranty had expired. This is of course total bull....in my opinion they installed a new screen, and I should get a new factory warranty period of 4 years for that new screen. Apple are real money sucking asses about this. I am excited about the Listerine solution though because I absolutely hate my screen at this moment and this offers some hope that I can fix it myself instead of paying 700€ for a vintage repair...
Same experience. I have a late 2014 macbook pro, in year 2017 took it to apple, replaced screen, now 2019 and I have the same issue. I'll go for listerine, also baby wipes work too.
@@DarkMysterium Before i tried this i decided to take my mac into an apple store (genius bar appointment) and theyve agreed to change my screen free of charge because ive had the laptop for less than 4 years (feb 2016)
The best advice and fix ever. For years I assumed my Macbook was doomed to a dull screen demise, this post came up after a desperate final search. Thank you for breathing new life into my Mac
my macbook pro started giving this stain issue after more than 5 years of usage, so was not covered by Apple. this fix worked perfectly for me. Thanks for the post.
I did the same thing, but with Absinthe. Took me about an hour to take everything off, but it worked flawlessly. The screen kept randomly changing colors once I was finished, though. So I turned it off and left it charging. It booted up perfectly fine after a couple of days... Thanks for the great tip buddy!!
I am so, so shocked that this actually worked. I cleaned my husband's macbook, which had become unusable in any sort of outdoor or strongly lit scenario. The anti-glare was so scratched you couldn't see through it. When I gave it back to him after, he opened it, and nearly dropped the thing. Perfect glass.
@@lwlx very fair question! It's better and it isn't. Inside it's a new machine. Outside the glare is so bad it is unusable unless very shaded. Luckily he rarely uses it outdoors, but still something to consider. I might look for some other anti glare coating I can add.
To be honest, I was quite sceptical if this would even work... gave it a try yesterday after putting it off for years and IT ACTUALLY WORKED & FEELS BRAND NEW!
It worked for me on a MacBook Pro 2015. Like some I was reluctant to try fearful it would make the screen worse or damage the laptop in some other way. Listerine (blue) was purchased weeks ago but as I didn't like the harsh taste thought I would try it for the screen cleaning. Putting some Listerine on a micro fibre cloth then rubbing didn't have great results initially but, biting the bullet, I poured a small amount directly onto the screen and voila! a few circular motions and the dreaded Staingate started to disappear. It took about 40 minutes of light to medium pressure and the results are stunningly good.
Thnx for the fix definitely works! Although, I found that the microfiber cloth made it difficult and very time consuming. What worked for me was I took a wet wipe rinsed it thoroughly with water, wrung it out and dipped a small portion of it in the Listerine. Started to wipe the screen and it worked perfectly and much faster than the cloth. This also let me get in on the corners because the wipe isn't as thick. Thnx again.
So I own a macbook pro 15" and had this same issue, 4 years are long gone and never had any issues until a couple years back. Always thought i had a dirty screen! No way im going to pay hundreds of euros for a screen replacement!!!!! until I found this video..to my amazement it DOES WORK! i was extremely scetpical about it but because of all the positive responses I thought id risk it. (If you have cracks on the screen I dont think you should) I used Listerine cool mint (green) with a micro fiber cloth and it really does work. It did take quite a long time as you have to rub the layer off, but be patient! It will come off! Thanks so much for the experiment Editors Keys! I can finally see properly on my screen again! :D
My Mac is 13 inches Early 2015 and this trick works like a charm!!! It took 2 hours with patience for rubbing the screen, but it’s worth the hard work. My eyes does not feel hurt every time looking at the bad screen anymore. Thanks a lot!!!
Oh my God! This works. And to think that for the last 2 years I was just getting frustrated looking at my screen. It took me one full hour. I finished the job with baby wipes. A big thank you, dude!
Ok so I just tried this. I didn’t have a microfiber cloth but just a clean old towel. It did the trick. I poured some listerine on the cloth and rubbed the screen lightly for like 30min, and I’m not done (like 95%) yet but I got so excited I had to post this here! Thanks! Cheapest and easiest option out there!
Had some really bad anti glare peeling issues on my Macbook 2015. Tried your solution and blimey, guess what for 15 mins of effort it works a treat....... thanks for your efforts.
With great trepidation I tried this and it works great. Just like the video said I’m frustrated with myself that I didn’t have Apple fix it while it was still under warranty but my screen was in pretty bad shape and it looks great now. Only took me about 15 minutes. Obviously the screen has more glare and reflection now but the trade off is well worth it. Thanks for this video!
OMG- this just worked for me!! Started with LIsterine and then a Clorox wipe. Gone in 10-15 minutes~ I was ready to buy a whole new MacBook. I bought this 2015 used and kept thinking there MUST be an after market screen protector on it.. but couldn't get it to peel off! Then I found this post and realized from your pictures that I must have had the anti-glare coating! Thank you!!!!!!!
I just purchased a used macbook but was pretty disappointed with the look of the screen. I got a good machine at a good price, but the shop owner said it is just what happens to these screens over time. He had others with the same issues. I had to see if there was a solution. Thank you for sharing it! it worked great. I was careful not to get any liquid around the edges to avoid any seepage into the screen, using the dampened cloth in gentle circles. It came off pretty quickly and now looks brand new. I shared photos and the process with the shop. He was amazed and thankful to know that his used macs do not need to look so used anymore.
I was really skeptical about this but my macbook is 6 years old and apple absolutely refused to repair it for free or even give me a quote for the repair. I followed the instructions here really carefully and it actually worked!! I'm still in disbelief. My macbook has had a messed up picture for most of the time I've had it and now it looks brand new. So glad I found this video. Thank you so much mate 🙏
Editors Keys I can't thank you enough as I wouldn't have come across this method without this video, it's like having a whole new laptop. So happy with the result
OK THIS REALLY WORKS! Thank you so much Mark! 1) It takes a long time. I recommend setting yourself up with a good film in the background and working the laptop screen by laying it flat on your lap. It took me probably an hour and results aren't instantaneous. 2) Persistence is key; lightish sweeping circular motions with the flats and not the tips of your fingers. Try to look at the staining in daylight and keep gently working until it fades away. 3) Buy two micro fibre clothes; one for the Listerine and one for a good lens cleaner (aka presciptions glasses cleaner) to remove the Listerine afterwards which leaves a very sticky residue. My screen is the best it's EVER been and it cost me an hour of my leisure time and less than ten dollars.
@@usman5140 not at all, at least not that I can see?The screen is the clearest it's ever been! The staining started pretty soon after I got mine so I've always been used to terrible visibility. Im an artist and i paint directly from images. I just wish I had done this years ago.
Hel L spent about 3 hours and it’s not all gone yet. It looks so much better though! I’m going to have to finish up another day. Sure beats buying a new screen! I use it for architectural drawings and the screen was driving me nuts.
Worked for me!!!!!!!! I can't thank you enough!!! It took me one hour of scrubbing, guys dont think its just about passing the cloth once! But it works!
I just did this and I would seriously suggest being very careful with it and not putting too much pressure on the screen as I actually damaged the lcd screen on mine.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. this worked perfectly. the only thing that you need to stress is that you also need to apply a lot of elbow grease too.
My mid 2014 macbook pro has had 2 screen replacements under warranty. Both of these replacements started to be ineffective pretty quickly. This morning the screen was horrible as usual and I decided I had had enough. I took a microcloth and dabbed on 95% impotable ethyl alcohol. It took off the screen covering quickly. In about 15 minutes the covering was gone, except around the edges which I left to avoid damaging the seal. There's no need to scrub hard. Probably the ethanol is the 'active ingredient' in Listerine and the other liquids. The screen looks beautiful again instead of diseased
That’s great to hear and glad you have got your Mac to it’s former glory! We’re currently developing a high quality anti-reflective sticker you can put back onto your Mac too!
Wow it works! Now looks like a new MacBook. I started really gentle as I am afraid that I destroy my screen. Got a little impatient apply more pressure with cloth wrapping my nails and just scrub it. Took about 10 minutes or so. Thanks man.
Followed the procedure and fixed all my stains :) On the downside, I tried too hard on the sides and some of the listerine got into my display from the bottom edge. So better don't go too hard on the edges.
Just tried it today and it did the trick. I genuinely thought this was my fault from using slightly more abrasive cloths a while back, but the screen is back to how it used to be! Wish I knew of this earlier.
I have a glossy screen monitor and to clean it I have used rubbing alcohol with distilled water on a microfiber cloth on the screen and now it has those greasy dry marks. Will this trick works the Same in my case?
Thank you so much - this absolutely works. I was a bit nervous at first but the difference is amazing. I only put a little bit on the cloth each time and gently pressed on the screen in circular motions. I haven't quite got it off in the corners but I was worried about getting liquid into the screen. When I was done with the listerine stage, I wiped off with a lens cleaner and then gently buffed with a soft clean cloth.
Read this: I don't normally comment on videos but after reading comments saying it doesn't work and indeed seeing other videos online also saying and appearing to show it doesn't work - well, I felt I had to leave a comment to say it ABSOLUTELY works. Like most great things in life... it requires effort. It took me the best part of an hour... gentle multi-directional polishing of the screen, re-soaking the towel every now and then. My arm has not hurt this much since Pamela Anderson was on Baywatch! I followed the advice and bought bottle of Cool Mint Listerine. I did not have a micro fibre cloth so just used a couple kitchen towels. The screen marks helped me justify buying a new Mac... but now, thanks to Listerine and all those teen years of polishing practice... I now have two "new" MacBooks!
Got no idea why you have any thumbs down for this. My Macbook Pro is less than 3 years old but I can't find my proof of purchase. Tried this and it has worked an absolute treat!!!!!! My screen was so so bad!!!! wish I'd taken a before and after! Thanks for the vid, just saved me £££££ as I thought I needed a new screen!
Hey Mark, thanks for the comment! I know it's a life saver.... I think some people have tried doing it when they don't even have the issue... then causing the issue!
I contacted Apple about fixing my screen and it was something like $800, so I thought I could live with it. But my screen just kept getting worse. I could not be happier that I stumbled upon this video. I used straight up Listerine (the horrible smelling yellow kind) along with some cotton rounds, and it TOTALLY worked for my screen. HOORAY!!!! Thank you!!
I would like to share my experience trying this out. For reference I have a mid 2012 macbook pro, the original model with the retina display. First thing: I would like to advise everyone trying this to be very careful. It works, BUT, my main advice is to put barely any pressure on the cloth when you are working. Just use large, fast strokes, and do it for a long time, without applying much pressure, and it will work. I now have a brighter spot in the corner of my screen where I worked too hard. This brighter spot has nothing to do with the screen finish, but is an issue with the hardware underneath. It's not TERRIBLE, but it's there, and I regret it. Here is what it looks like now: imgur.com/a/H8HxsMQ You can also see on the right edge of the screen where there is still a small amount of the original finish still remaining. SECONDLY: Something the uploader didn't mention, is that there is other junk in listerine that leaves a sticky residue on the screen. Getting this off was kind of a pain, as I didn't have any isopropyl alcohol lying around, but that would have done the trick (and maybe is what should be used for this whole process to begin with). Have a second clean microfiber cloth and some alcohol (or a small amount of very clean water) just to get the listerine off once you're finished. THIRDLY: there is another screen defect that this doesn't solve. My screen had wearing from the home row keys right in the middle of the screen. It turns out this wearing was deeper than the screen finish, and while it *is* better, the wearing is still there. I believe this is called pitting, but I'm not sure. perhaps a deeper actual polish would solve this, but I'm calling it quits on this. So yeah, it does look better, mostly, but also, it was kind of a failure.
Yeah it removed all the coating. It works. Just don’t press too hard. In the link I sent you can see a tiny bit of the coating still there at the right edge of the screen.
Same thing happened for me with the screen defect. Mine is quite a bit smaller but is still pretty visible. I tried to be gentle but I might have still put a little too much pressure in the corner. My screen definitely looks better overall (had marks from the keyboard, random scratches, etc.) It’s SO much clearer now. A little let down about the screen defect in the corner but it could be worse I guess
@@tjpinto8871 I think it's actually liquid that's seeped into the screen, and not actual damage. It SLOWLY seems to be drying out. There are probably more intensive ways to dry out the screen.
Y’all, I was originally going for the listerine and when I was looking for it in the bathroom LUCKILY i didn’t see it and I saw the baby wipes, I figured I would try since I saw some comments saying baby wipes were the trick and LET ME TELL YOU. MY SCREEN IS PERFECT NOW!! Use baby wipes :))
I have a glossy screen monitor and to clean it I have used rubbing alcohol with distilled water on a microfiber cloth on the screen and now it has those greasy dry marks. Will this trick works the Same in my case?
In my Macbook, Listerine didn't work entirely, and it was a bit scary, but everything went good by the end. Listerine only worked on parts of the screen that were already deliminating. The other parts were pretty good, and I learned it the hard way, couldn't get them off even after some good effort. Then I searched online and saw people that had better results with wipes, be it antibacterial, baby or even makeup removal wipes. So I tried with makeup removal wipes from my wife and it worked great, WAY better than Listerine. It still took some effort, but now my screen looks much better than before, the stains are gone. But only recommend people to do it if the damage is really bugging you. The coating was actually hard to remove from the spots that weren't delaminating yet, so it's better to wait for the problem to develop, it'll be easier to remove then.
It worked like a charm. Used mouth wash (not Listerine) and it worked just the same. It did leave a little haze at first, but used a piece of toilet paper and it is like new, now. I got this Mac used from a vendor and he gave me a huge discount because he couldn't get it clean. Note; it did take quick a bit of gentle rubbing. It didn't come off with just a chemical reaction. You have to work on it. Thanks again.
Thank you for the tutorial! I used seventh generation baby wipe and a microfiber cloth and the anti-glare coating came off within a minute! My screen isn't too damaged so I only used it on the problem area, which was my camera.
I got two macbooks, 2012 (15 inch) and 2013 (13 inch). The 2013 version came off easy using wipes. The 2012 was a bit stubborn. I used 05x Glass Water Stain Remover on it and it only took me 5 minutes of intense rubbing. Screen is spotless now.
Was sceptical about this. Had a 12" Macbook Retina (2015) and the screen had some anti-relefction taken off with a cheap wipe (Avoid them!). Thought I would try this. Believe me it takes a bit of wax-on/wax off. But after one hour my screen looks new. Cheers for this. Saved me getting my old trusty mac repaired at some cost. One down side I smell of Listerine!
GENIUS!!! I have been agonizing over this for the last year or two. I have a 2014 MacBook pro which I love, but have been so annoyed at the splotchy screen which has gotten worse over time. I was going to purchase a new screen and install it myself but the cheapest I could find was close to $500 which is the "why bother" cost. So, as a last ditch effort, I found this video and gave it a try when I got home. I used Scope Proheatlh Advanced Tartar control (which I had in my bathroom). I used a lens cloth and rubbed it in and noticed it almost immediately started taking off the baked on film. I then just kept gently rubbing the screen and eventually wiped it all off and did have to use a little more force at times. When done, I used a damp wet cloth with water to take off any last residue and then used a clean lens cloth to polish and the screen is like BRAND NEW! I only wish I had taken before and after pictures. It is mind blowing how well this worked and I can see things I hadn't seen in years. It was like having cataracts removed! Thanks so much for this. You saved me tons of money and time!
It´s actually pretty amazing. My display was so smeared and stained, I actually had to rub it with Listerine for several minutes, several times. But it´s spotless now! I can´t believe I waited so long with this 😬 I also use a silicone keyboard cover as my MB came with a different keyboard than I´m used to. This cover additionally affects the display, in a negative way, it adds stains after some time of use. But now I know how to clean the display properly, this is fine. Out of enthusiasm, I actually cleaned the keyboard and the cover as well with the same Listerine-soaked cloth, and I´m really happy with the results. THANK YOU!
I used antibacterial surface wipes. The result is good but I agree that Listerine is probably less harsh. I also had that "what have I done?" moment part way through removing the film.
Have been bothered by this issue for too long. three years back sent my MacBook for the recall screen replacement. only one year after the spotting came back, very frustrating. can confirm this method works, although took around one hour to complete.
Amazing! So I was going to head down to the Apple Store to get a screen replacement as I just had enough of mine until I seen this video! Absolutely amazing! Used my mouth wash and a micro fibre cloth and omg its like a new screen. I'm an amateur photographer and now editing my photos is so much easier. Thank you for sharing this video.
This absolutely worked on my 2015 Mackbook pro. I got a quote from Apple for $499 plus shipping to replace the screen. Listerine removed the messy screen and then I put a screen protector on and the screen is perfect now.
Thanks for the tip, I was successful using basic disinfecting wipes. It was really easy and made it look like brand new! The wet wipes broke down the coating and rubbing persistently over small areas eventually took care of it in just about 10 minutes.
It worked perfectly!!! I cleaned for quite a while with very slight pressure and my screen is as good as new! Afterwards I wiped the screen down with just a wet cloth to get rid of the stickiness. Thanks a million for this easy remedy!!!!
Oh, WOW!!! I have had the hardest time doing ANY photoshop work for FOREVER. It was so horrible, I could hardly see videos on my computer any more. Now I can see my screen again. I'll take this over glare ANY day! THANK YOU!!!
Use a soft cloth and circle motion when cleaning and it will work! Just tried and it took be about 30 minutes, but the result is dramatically better. Thanks for the video!
I tried everything from Listerine, toothpaste, and stove cleaner. The ONLY thing that worked and won't take hours of work and little progress that I found was generic all purpose cleaner wipes. The slight abrasion of the cloth works at removing the film and the cleaner breaks it down nicely. I spent HOURS with Listerine and got nowhere. It only took about 45 minutes to do and the screen looks brand new now. I thought I'd share my experience in hopes it helps others.
Can confirm this works amazing for everyone hesitating! Compared it right next to a original display and you can barely notice the difference, reflections are a little bit darker on the coated display but it looks cristal clear again - love it!! P.S. Took less than 10min when using isopropyl alcohol
@@awle 100% sure. I used Wizard of Gloss Nitro IPA from my car cleaning shelf. Sprayed it onto a thin microfiber cloth (the ones you use for glasses aswell) and the coating came off very easily! Still no side effects noticed
I did this today on a macbook pro 2015 (early version). The screen was really bad, but i got used to ignoring it, until it started getting bad around the camera. Then, i looked distored and the picture was dark to the others in meetings. I could bot believe how well this worked. I used amazon knock off mint mouthwash. It took less than 30 mins, including clean up. The screen is completely clear of the delaminating layer, except for the corners which are only part of the bezel. You dont have to soak the screen. Start with a small amount so it doesn't seep between the screen and case. Amazing, thanks.
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best solution I found is "Zeiss cleaning fluid" for camera lenses, probably pricier and not that available as listerine though :)
I can't tell how bad your screen is because my screen is so bad.
Haha great comment!
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This comment is too funny 🙌
haha omg i can relate though! i dont live anywhere near an apple store so this is probably my only option rip
@@georginabardner It works.
Usually I do not comment on youtube, but this time I want to leave my review: this video saved my MacBook! I have a MBP 2015 and recently it had become barely unusable because of the stains on the screen. I was about to buy a new PC when I decided to follow this tutorial. Now my MacBook seems brand-new. Absolutely stunning.
I used a Cool Mint Listerine (the one with alcohol) and two microfibre cloths, it took me about 1.30 hours to complete the work.
Two pieces of advice:
1_ never apply too much pressure, try always to be very careful with your screen in order to avoid damages;
2_ pay attention to the edges and the corners because the mouthwash may penetrate under the screen. Maybe I have been overcautious, but I applied duct tape on the very edges of my screen so as to "seal" it and avoid unwanted seepages.
Hope this helps somebody and thank you very much!
Here is another advice: Use isopropyl alcohol, instead of mouthwash.
Fixed a MBP2013 this weekend, ended taking off the anti-glare as it was just so dirty, probably from tobacco smoke as well. Rags became quite yellowish.
Shiny as a mirror now.
If anything, cover up your keyboard. The plastics used for the keyboard isn't exactly pristine, and after 10 years, very likely to flake, or even 'melt'. The lacquer is going to come off in any case.
@@hoverbike not as effective not even close lol
@@Ecko92 It might be because you used lower concentration alcohol. I bought some 90% Isopropyl Alcohol and it cleaned my 2015 15" MBP screen 100%. Took about 50 mintutes but wow!!!
@Mesa Development I have even 75% I smoke weed so I clean my bones every few days and use a variety of %s with that being said baby wipes is instant like literally
For those of you who are skeptical, this really does work!! I didn't use that specific kind of Listerine in the video (all I had at home was the Listerine Total Care) but I did use a microfiber cloth. I used quite a lot of the Listerine and it took a lot of good old arm grease and circular motions to get it all off (approximately 40 minutes). Pro tip: my screen was pretty sticky afterwards, so I used a different cloth (wet with normal water) and wiped it down. Let it air dry after that. Now, my screen is super clear and for the first time in YEARS I can actually what is displayed! Thank you so so much for this remedy!
Why doesnt it work for me then! 😭
@@taffyboy1978 It takes a lot of patience, like I said about 40 minutes of just scrubbing! It won't look like it's working at first.
The active ingredient in the Listerine is alcohol, so I used the isopropyl alcohol 70%, and microfiber and approx 30 mins of circular motion. Clean as new!
I used Crest 3D white and had to press pretty hard to actually remove the anti-glare coat, but all in all mine was done in 10 minutes pressing hard. I used an old microfiber cloth that left lint, so I cleaned the screen with a damp paper towel afterwards. This trick worked so well.
How’s it hold up after time?
Can confirm that this does work! It took about 2 hours to fully clean mine so be prepared to be patient, but my mac screen looks brand new again after years of this issue. Thank you so much!
Have you installed the new screen protector
and no macbook mouth breath smell fresh also!
Like some others mentioned, I thought that it was my fault as well and kept the "annoying" screen for several years. When I learned about this notorious so-called "staingate" issue, I already passed the 4-year repair-at-no-cost period. Apple support representative that they would charge me almost $500 for the replacement of screen. I wish that Apple emailed all the "potentially" affected customers (who registered their MacBook Pro) and let them know this issue and what they offer ...
Anyhow, I canceled a repair request and followed the directions described in this video "at my own risk". It worked to me! Of course, the screen is now highly reflective as the anti-reflection coating is completely gone. But, it is much better than looking at stained screen.
Thank you!
It's the same case of mine. I used my macbook for several years, and this year I have discovered about staingate issue, but the 4 years warranty passed. I will try use listerine to fix it, but usually I use an external monitor.
Staingate happened to me well after for years when I cleaned the keyboard and closed the lid afterwards. This is a major engineering flaw and the 4 years warranty is a laugh. You don’t get a better screen as a replacement but the same shitty screen . Apple didn’t solve the issue and screengate existed until 2018 or so ( from 2012) which is crazy. Customers are getting screwed by apple this way. Something major like this should be replaced way after 4 years since you a are buying a top tier MacBook and can expect top quality from that , even after 4 years. Bunch of robbers
I have a 2015 Mac Book Pro. It's been delaminating for years, slowly getting worse every year. I didn't think I could do anything about it. I took it to the Mac Store in the spring of 2021 and that was the first time I ever heard that they had been fixing them for 4-5 years but I was too late for that program but they could fix it for $450. I felt pissed, I am the original owner, with the same email, and mailing address. I would have thought they might have contacted me about the program . . Anyway, I just tried your fix and it totally worked. THANK YOU!
I felt the same. They should have notified customers.
This video was a lifesaver. My screen was driving me nuts for MONTHS and now it's like new. Thank you!
That's great Olivia, so glad this helped! Enjoy that new screen!
Thank you so much!
I’ve had this problem on my MacBook for years and I taught it was my fault until today.
It worked for me, I used a supermarket “Listerine” brand I had at home and it did the job
Do you apply it only the areas where the staingate is present? or on the whole screen regardless?
This worked perfectly for me on my MBP 2014. Thanks SO much! Note: I didn't have Listerine handy, so I grabbed the Crest Pro-Health mouthwash that I use every day instead. The screen seriously looks brand new now!
Hey Jim that’s great, so glad this worked for you! Here’s to a nice new MacBook Pro
Took a Chlorox wipe for 15 minutes and the stains are COMPLETELY gone. I haven't seen my 2015 mac pro look like this since I bought it in 2015. You da man.
Hey thanks Mike! So glad this helped!
This hack is a lifesaver. I have the 2015 MacBook Pro and I always thought I ruined the screen from one of the screen protectors I had used. I thought it just needed a thorough cleaning so I tried rubbing alcohol multiple times, but it never worked. I just used a generic mouthwash brand and it worked perfect. It only took me around 5-10 minutes to get everything off. The anti glare residue looked kind of pink when I was rubbing it off and I was a little worried that I would ruin the screen, but everything was fine. My screen hasn’t looked this clean since I bought it. Everything looks so much clearer. I wish I had known about the anti glare thing years before.
That's fantastic Joanne, glad this helped.
It worked great for me on a 2014 Mac Pro. The only thing I did differently than the video, was to soak the microfibre cloth and then stretch it out over the screen. I even poured a little on the cloth where it was drier. I let it sit for 20 minutes...removed it, then swirled a second cloth in small circles over the entire screen and I was done in less than 5 minutes. Wiped it down, then sprayed a little bit of eyeglass cleaner to remove the mouthwash and the screen was very clear. Thanks.... I bought the computer used and didn't notice the screen until I got home, your video saved the day.
Im gonna try your method cause I'm doing this for two days now, it got more worse then when I started :(
@@lisad1893 I hope it worked for you, mine is still going strong, nice and clear. BB
This worked great. It took a little time and friction to really get it off. Do be careful not to add too much liquid to the edge of the screen. That part is not waterproof, and if water leaks behind the screen you will have a bigger problem.
Tried this on my 2015 MacBook, was a little nervous and skeptical at first but I am surprised and amazed to say it worked very well! My MacBook looks like it has a brand new screen now!
Andrew Wilson how exactly did you do it?😭😭
I’ve been doing it but I have some places that won’t come off
The actual explanation starts at 1:11
ty so much!
Thanks....way to much waffle in this video.
For me Clorox disenfecting wipes worked like a charm, only took me about 30 minutes of continuous scrubbing. And your arm does get a bit tired. But you can take breaks. But the screen looks perfect. My laptop is a Late 2013 MacBook Pro with 8gb of ram and a 512gb SSD
This is absolutely excellent! It does work!!! No Question. Other reviews are not doing it right.! The listerine trick is great. But here's the process. Dip glasses cloth/ Microfiber cloth or any other fine knit cloth in to your bowl of Listerine. " I just used the corner (of Cloth)" and started on a small section of screen. Immediately you can see the gold tint of the anti glare spray that was added to the screen. Just work it in 1/4 sections and be patient abt things here. As you rub you do need to apply a little pressure and rub in small circles. Notice the screen is on its back and down on table. Dip cloth again and continue. It will start to lift and you will see the gold/patterns start disappearing. Now just keep going "with a little pressure" "not hard core, but medium". Make sure and get edges well. Then wipe off screen with Spray cleaner and finally just a "touch" of "dish soap water" smeared on with fingertips and wipe with clean towel. Wah Lahhhhhhh Perfection! I have a 13" and it may have taken 15 mins to save $300- $400 bucks. What a great pay day! Enjoy! Thx Editor Keys!
Thanks for the detailed breakdown Craig! I have a question - do you know if this is actually CLEANING the screen, or if it is REMOVING the anti-glare spray that Apple applies to the screen?
@@HEGELIANDIA removing anti glare.
I diluted 90% alcohol (ethanol) with a bit of water and removed the coating in less than 10 minutes. Looks amazing!
Omg this worked for me! My macbook was COVERED with staingate. It started with one small spot and got bigger overtime. I waited too long with getting it fixed so I would have to pay €500 to get it fixed because they said the whole retina screen had to be replaced. I was desperate because I'm a student so I don't just have €500 to spend. I really wanted to get rid of it tho, because my internship was about to start and it looked really dirty and unprofessional. I started looking on youtube to see if others had this as well and how to fix it and I stumbled across this video. I didn't even hesitate and immediatly bought Listerine and microfiber cloths. I did hesitate a little before I started rubbing my screen but I knew it was either this or €500. I took me just 15 minutes to get it all of. I applied medium pressure and I could literally see how it slowly went of. Thank you so much for this! For me you are a hero because there was no way I could affort a whole new screen! Really, thank you!
Hey so glad this worked for you and glad it's saved you €500! Love hearing stories like this and I hope you're enjoying your 'New' Mac screen!
@@editorskeys hi there, im glad to find this video. I have a question in mind, will the staingate come back again after the listerine treatment? cheers
I had my screen replaced.... looked great for a few months and then the replacement started doing the same thing... So now I am looking at other options as the 4 years is over.
@@perklabs same exact story here.
goed gedaan!
what a great tip, this worked a treat and my Mac never smelt so fresh and minty...fantastic
Nice work Peter, glad your Mac is back to new!
Do you apply it only the areas where the staingate is present? or on the whole screen regardless?
@@saddiqnoor3063 to the whole screen, this works a treat and your screen will come up as new
This definitely works! Thank you! It took us almost 2 hours to clean and clear the entire screen from the peeling of the coat.
So glad this worked for you!
Do you have to keep rubbing? I just tried listerine and it didn’t do anything, rubbed for 5 mins or so
@@mlvpc THANKS!!! that worked GREAT, use microfiber and keep scrubbing gently with damp cloth then use a clean dry microfiber to finish
I have a glossy screen monitor and to clean it I have used rubbing alcohol with distilled water on a microfiber cloth on the screen and now it has those greasy dry marks. Will this trick works the Same in my case?
@@mohdmaaz91 I think that’s how I got those marks too. I used an alcohol and a microfiber. But, yes. I think so. You can try at the edges first.
This worked for my 2015 mb pro - with 70% rubbing alcohol! I found an easier way - I put a paper towel on the screen (lying flat), and soaked it with alcohol (or alcohol-based mouthwash if you have it), being careful to avoid the edges of the screen. I let it sit for 20-25 min and then it only took about 5-10 min to rub with microfiber cloth. A few areas took more intense rubbing so I let them soak longer. It looks like new! What is wild is I thought i had ruined my screen 4 yrs ago when using rubbing alcohol to clean it. It became so bad recently I searched and found this video. Now I know I just needed to use MORE alcohol and rub a LOT to get that crizzled anti-glare coating off. Thank you for this video!
That's great!!! You're welcome!
Well, I did'nt have Listerine, so I tried it with a completely different liquid:
"CMT Formula 2050 Blade and Bit-Cleaner" which I have used in my wood workshop for some time. It is so gentle to use and it does not smell, so I rubbed on the edge to see what's gonna happen.
I don't know how long your procedure took, but it worked for me in under 10 minutes using a cotton (no microfiber) towel. So happy that I did it, the screen is now clean and very reflective.
This liquid is expensive, but as I said, I already had it and gave it a try. What a success!
Nice work! Welcome to the screen clean club!
I was skeptical since some people say this didn't work for them and your video seemed too perfect to me, but this worked great for me, too.
*Lots of details (because I wouldn't want to gamble with my computer!):* I didn't have a cloth like yours, so I used some of those small cloths given to clean screens or glasses folded over a few times, and I bought the same kind of Listerine you used in this video. The most deteriorated areas in the middle came off immediately while the edges took longer and a little elbow grease. I used up very little Listerine overall. I pressed hard enough to rub the tough stuff off but not hard enough to hurt my computer screen, which was easy--it seems these computers can handle the little bit of pressure needed to clean them this way. I didn't pay attention to the strokes I was making most of the time, and if you forget to do so as well, I think you'll be fine. It took me about 40 minutes in total. It looks almost brand new now. I'm so glad I didn't pay for a screen replacement with the same problem.
Since this is apparently the gentlest remedy (and maybe cheapest), I'd recommend this to anyone as a first attempt. Now I can watch dark movies and actually see what's happening!
I came here to tell my experience and method and it was almost exactly like yours, so I'll just second your recommendations. As a matter of fact, I used the cloth that came with my 13" Retina, mid-2014 Macbook Pro (previously washed with a bit of hand soap, wrung out and put to dry.) I'm truly amazed this worked, there are still a few stains here and there but not the awful webby stuff from before.
thank you for the details!
@@luissopelana Considering it's been a few months, what's the state of your screen now? I've had this glare problem for a while and it's annoying me so much. Would you still recommend this method now?
@@lisanneder.4962 Some people have bought an anti-glare screen cover for that very problem. Guess it depends on your lighting conditions.
instructions unclear: cleaned mouth with anti glare screen
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Thanks for the tip man, you are a lifesaver. Mine is a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) that had the same smudge issue for over a year now, even though the screen was replaced once already. My strategy was to just ignore it, how ridiculous is that :) Anyways, someone mentioned baby wipes in the comments, I used that instead. It took me about 30 minutes to get the antiglare coating off and now the screen looks like new, thanks again.
I wish I found your video sooner! This worked for me. It took about 1.5 to 2 hours for me to get the anti-glare off and it was totally worth it. For 4 years, my screen looked pretty bad but now it looks like new! Thank you so much for sharing this method.
Hey Eumie thanks so much for your comment and so glad you enjoyed the video! Yes it take a little while but well worth it! Hope you’re enjoying your new (almost new) screen! ;-)
Help!!
I’ve been doing it 3 but won’t budge
Help help help
Just did this on MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013). I have had this computer since 2014. I wasn't eligible for the free repair because I didn't get it done in time. I was a year late, unfortunately. I wanted to fix the screen and I was quoted $540 for a brand new screen or $440 for a used one. I didn't want to pay $540 for a new screen! (It's like half the cost of the computer when I first got it.) So, I did some research and found several people using Listerine. I took a risk and tried it myself. It's definitely a workout. My arms started to hurt but I'd say it was worth it. The screen isn't perfect but I'm extremely satisfied with the results. Maybe I'll try again at a later time. I just had a question @editorskeys do the stains come back if you don't use a keyboard cover?
whoszane hey so glad this worked for you! Yes I’ve been using ours for a few months now, screen is great! I use a Final Cut Pro keyboard cover on it, with no marks, but I make sure to wash the keyboard cover regularly too
This worked for me! I have a 2014 MacBook Pro which wasn't covered by the repair programme. Took about 15 minutes with a microfibre cloth, a small amount of Listerine and some elbow grease to get the worst bits off (particularly at the edges). Delighted with the result - the screen looks like brand new and smells minty fresh too!!
That's so great, glad this has helped you!
I was about to sell my macbook pro because the screen is so nasty and I thought it's a screen defect. I bought listerine after watching your video and sir, you just saved my macbook! Thank you! :)
Hey Ken, so glad it worked for you... saves spending a few thousand $$ on a new MacBook Pro! 😀
I mean like why just now!!!!!???????????
Yes ladies and gentlemen this works. Just did mine. hahaha! was about to sell my mac for a very cheap price cause I was so mad looking at it everytime I work.
You just made me save a lot of money!
Thanks! great vid!
Hey Mark, so glad this saved you from giving away your Mac! You can now sell at full price! (feel free to send me a coffee! haha)
Cheers I have been struggling with my screen for like 4 years and I had no idea that it was a thing I thought I damaged it myself. My screen hasn't looked this good since i got my computer. THIS WORKS! at first I had the same... nothing is happening. but 5 min later if that my screen started peeling the top layer off and now its back almost brand new. thank you thank you thank you!!!
Hey Aly that’s great, so glad this video helped you and glad you’re Mac is like new again!
This was too much work I just used the dishwasher.
Jeremy Eden saw your comment tried the dishwasher method it’s not turning on when I took it out 😂
Gigabyte World 😂
@@GigabyteWorld That's because you probably had it set to Pots and Pans. Macbooks are delicate, you have to set the dishwasher to Glassware. Noob mistake.
@@GigabyteWorld 😀🚒
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this worked amazingly!! most of the coating was already gone which left what looked like scratches all over my screen and now they're all gone, its like having a brand new screen for the first time in so long. thank you so much for this!
Glad it helped!
I have my Macbook Pro retina since 2014 and I thought it was like a life time warranty, so i just skipped fixing the screen. Today I found out it was only for 4 years hahah and I finally decided to do something about it. It works!!! It took me like 30 min but now I have such a clear view!! All thanks to you and your listerine magic!
Hey Valentina, so glad this worked for you. It’s a great feeling when it’s super clean again! (I could barely use mine, as it got so bad, and looked horrible) Yes it’s a little shiny, but I love it again now!
My Macbook is from 2015, I had my screen changed by Apple in 2017. They did it for free within the 4 year program like you said. But the new screen had exactly the same problem. And 2 more years had passed and this time they wouldn't do anything about it without charging. I registered a customer complaint, they said they would look into the policy about the replacement of a replacement that they cant assure me of what can be done about it.
I had the same crappy experience with Apple: they replaced my screen free of charge. After a couple of weeks to my surprise that brand new screen had the exact same problem. But you know how it goes...busy busy busy and didn't go back until a couple of months later, which meant the 4 year period of the extended warranty had expired. This is of course total bull....in my opinion they installed a new screen, and I should get a new factory warranty period of 4 years for that new screen. Apple are real money sucking asses about this. I am excited about the Listerine solution though because I absolutely hate my screen at this moment and this offers some hope that I can fix it myself instead of paying 700€ for a vintage repair...
Same experience. I have a late 2014 macbook pro, in year 2017 took it to apple, replaced screen, now 2019 and I have the same issue. I'll go for listerine, also baby wipes work too.
IF you're very slow and careful this works!! took more than two hours but the screen is clear
Dark Mysterium are there any side affects to this? Did your screen stay good?
@@crisss994 No problems at all it still looks fine
@@DarkMysterium Before i tried this i decided to take my mac into an apple store (genius bar appointment) and theyve agreed to change my screen free of charge because ive had the laptop for less than 4 years (feb 2016)
@@crisss994 good but mine was too old for a free replacement
The best advice and fix ever. For years I assumed my Macbook was doomed to a dull screen demise, this post came up after a desperate final search. Thank you for breathing new life into my Mac
You're welcome!
my macbook pro started giving this stain issue after more than 5 years of usage, so was not covered by Apple. this fix worked perfectly for me. Thanks for the post.
Kalpesh Gajjar Hey Kalpesh that’s great! So glad the video helped you!
I did the same thing, but with Absinthe. Took me about an hour to take everything off, but it worked flawlessly. The screen kept randomly changing colors once I was finished, though. So I turned it off and left it charging. It booted up perfectly fine after a couple of days... Thanks for the great tip buddy!!
That’s great, so glad this is working for you!
I am so, so shocked that this actually worked. I cleaned my husband's macbook, which had become unusable in any sort of outdoor or strongly lit scenario. The anti-glare was so scratched you couldn't see through it. When I gave it back to him after, he opened it, and nearly dropped the thing. Perfect glass.
But is it really better now? To use outside f.e.? Can you still se anything
@@lwlx very fair question! It's better and it isn't. Inside it's a new machine. Outside the glare is so bad it is unusable unless very shaded. Luckily he rarely uses it outdoors, but still something to consider. I might look for some other anti glare coating I can add.
To be honest, I was quite sceptical if this would even work... gave it a try yesterday after putting it off for years and IT ACTUALLY WORKED & FEELS BRAND NEW!
loved it!!!! I've been for years with those awful marks on my screen and now it looks brand new!!! thanks for sharing!!!
So glad this helped!
It worked for me on a MacBook Pro 2015. Like some I was reluctant to try fearful it would make the screen worse or damage the laptop in some other way. Listerine (blue) was purchased weeks ago but as I didn't like the harsh taste thought I would try it for the screen cleaning. Putting some Listerine on a micro fibre cloth then rubbing didn't have great results initially but, biting the bullet, I poured a small amount directly onto the screen and voila! a few circular motions and the dreaded Staingate started to disappear. It took about 40 minutes of light to medium pressure and the results are stunningly good.
Thnx for the fix definitely works! Although, I found that the microfiber cloth made it difficult and very time consuming. What worked for me was I took a wet wipe rinsed it thoroughly with water, wrung it out and dipped a small portion of it in the Listerine. Started to wipe the screen and it worked perfectly and much faster than the cloth. This also let me get in on the corners because the wipe isn't as thick. Thnx again.
Hey glad this worked for you! Oh nice tip!
So I own a macbook pro 15" and had this same issue, 4 years are long gone and never had any issues until a couple years back. Always thought i had a dirty screen! No way im going to pay hundreds of euros for a screen replacement!!!!! until I found this video..to my amazement it DOES WORK! i was extremely scetpical about it but because of all the positive responses I thought id risk it. (If you have cracks on the screen I dont think you should) I used Listerine cool mint (green) with a micro fiber cloth and it really does work. It did take quite a long time as you have to rub the layer off, but be patient! It will come off! Thanks so much for the experiment Editors Keys! I can finally see properly on my screen again! :D
MunchyTimes hey sooo glad this worked for you! It feels like a new computer once you’re done! Really glad this worked for you!
My Mac is 13 inches Early 2015 and this trick works like a charm!!! It took 2 hours with patience for rubbing the screen, but it’s worth the hard work. My eyes does not feel hurt every time looking at the bad screen anymore. Thanks a lot!!!
That's great and you're welcome, glad I could help!
Oh my God! This works. And to think that for the last 2 years I was just getting frustrated looking at my screen. It took me one full hour. I finished the job with baby wipes. A big thank you, dude!
Boom, that's great!
Ok so I just tried this. I didn’t have a microfiber cloth but just a clean old towel. It did the trick. I poured some listerine on the cloth and rubbed the screen lightly for like 30min, and I’m not done (like 95%) yet but I got so excited I had to post this here! Thanks! Cheapest and easiest option out there!
Had some really bad anti glare peeling issues on my Macbook 2015. Tried your solution and blimey, guess what for 15 mins of effort it works a treat....... thanks for your efforts.
You're very welcome Gary! It does a great job doesn't it!
Great idea! I have worked with my MacBook Pro for several YEARS with the screen film issue. My screen now looks brand new! Thanks!!!
Glad it helped!
With great trepidation I tried this and it works great. Just like the video said I’m frustrated with myself that I didn’t have Apple fix it while it was still under warranty but my screen was in pretty bad shape and it looks great now. Only took me about 15 minutes. Obviously the screen has more glare and reflection now but the trade off is well worth it. Thanks for this video!
Ditto!!!!!
OMG- this just worked for me!! Started with LIsterine and then a Clorox wipe. Gone in 10-15 minutes~ I was ready to buy a whole new MacBook. I bought this 2015 used and kept thinking there MUST be an after market screen protector on it.. but couldn't get it to peel off! Then I found this post and realized from your pictures that I must have had the anti-glare coating! Thank you!!!!!!!
You're welcome Valerie! I'm glad this helped.
I will give this a try when my used macbook arrives
Hey Jay just make sure that you don't have the free option for Apple (they will replace the screen for you.)
Did u buy the one with the busted headphone jack?
Imma do this for my macbook, when it arrives too! What kind is it? I have the 2015 macbook
@@Bowie525 hey, did i arrive yet? I have it on my 2015 MBP 13”. Could you please let me know if it worked?
I just purchased a used macbook but was pretty disappointed with the look of the screen. I got a good machine at a good price, but the shop owner said it is just what happens to these screens over time. He had others with the same issues. I had to see if there was a solution. Thank you for sharing it! it worked great. I was careful not to get any liquid around the edges to avoid any seepage into the screen, using the dampened cloth in gentle circles. It came off pretty quickly and now looks brand new. I shared photos and the process with the shop. He was amazed and thankful to know that his used macs do not need to look so used anymore.
Thank you Listerine, now I feel like I have a new computer. It took me 15 minutes to do it. Now I have a shiny screen, I'm so happy 😍
Pedro Gutierrez Saiz u did it the same way
I was really skeptical about this but my macbook is 6 years old and apple absolutely refused to repair it for free or even give me a quote for the repair. I followed the instructions here really carefully and it actually worked!! I'm still in disbelief. My macbook has had a messed up picture for most of the time I've had it and now it looks brand new. So glad I found this video. Thank you so much mate 🙏
So glad this worked for you! It’s great to have it clean again!
Editors Keys I can't thank you enough as I wouldn't have come across this method without this video, it's like having a whole new laptop. So happy with the result
Just did it and it works like a charm. Only downside is now it's reflective like a mirror, but having a clean screen is way more worth it!
Yes - You can buy a non reflective sticker on Amazon which can reduce it. Hope this helps and glad this sorted your Mac out for you.
@@editorskeys can you share its link please??
Dr Zafar Ali sure thing I have it saved somewhere so I’ll find it for you
Here you go www.amazon.co.uk/kwmobile-protector-ANTI-GLARE-resistant-against/dp/B01N6C04TM
OK THIS REALLY WORKS! Thank you so much Mark!
1) It takes a long time. I recommend setting yourself up with a good film in the background and working the laptop screen by laying it flat on your lap. It took me probably an hour and results aren't instantaneous.
2) Persistence is key; lightish sweeping circular motions with the flats and not the tips of your fingers. Try to look at the staining in daylight and keep gently working until it fades away.
3) Buy two micro fibre clothes; one for the Listerine and one for a good lens cleaner (aka presciptions glasses cleaner) to remove the Listerine afterwards which leaves a very sticky residue.
My screen is the best it's EVER been and it cost me an hour of my leisure time and less than ten dollars.
Hel L I want to do this, do you get bad glare issues afterwards?
@@usman5140 not at all, at least not that I can see?The screen is the clearest it's ever been! The staining started pretty soon after I got mine so I've always been used to terrible visibility. Im an artist and i paint directly from images. I just wish I had done this years ago.
Hel L spent about 3 hours and it’s not all gone yet. It looks so much better though! I’m going to have to finish up another day. Sure beats buying a new screen!
I use it for architectural drawings and the screen was driving me nuts.
Worked for me!!!!!!!! I can't thank you enough!!!
It took me one hour of scrubbing, guys dont think its just about passing the cloth once!
But it works!
Hey Venecia, so glad this worked for you! We used a nice little microfibre cloth!
I just did this and I would seriously suggest being very careful with it and not putting too much pressure on the screen as I actually damaged the lcd screen on mine.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
this worked perfectly.
the only thing that you need to stress is that you also need to apply a lot of elbow grease too.
My mid 2014 macbook pro has had 2 screen replacements under warranty. Both of these replacements started to be ineffective pretty quickly. This morning the screen was horrible as usual and I decided I had had enough. I took a microcloth and dabbed on 95% impotable ethyl alcohol. It took off the screen covering quickly. In about 15 minutes the covering was gone, except around the edges which I left to avoid damaging the seal. There's no need to scrub hard. Probably the ethanol is the 'active ingredient' in Listerine and the other liquids. The screen looks beautiful again instead of diseased
That’s great to hear and glad you have got your Mac to it’s former glory! We’re currently developing a high quality anti-reflective sticker you can put back onto your Mac too!
This method works on my Macbook Pro 13" early 2015. Fantastic! 95% satisfactory! Thanks for this video sharing!
You’re welcome Ben and so glad this worked for you.
Wow it works! Now looks like a new MacBook. I started really gentle as I am afraid that I destroy my screen. Got a little impatient apply more pressure with cloth wrapping my nails and just scrub it. Took about 10 minutes or so. Thanks man.
Glad it helped!
Followed the procedure and fixed all my stains :) On the downside, I tried too hard on the sides and some of the listerine got into my display from the bottom edge. So better don't go too hard on the edges.
Just tried it today and it did the trick. I genuinely thought this was my fault from using slightly more abrasive cloths a while back, but the screen is back to how it used to be! Wish I knew of this earlier.
I have a glossy screen monitor and to clean it I have used rubbing alcohol with distilled water on a microfiber cloth on the screen and now it has those greasy dry marks. Will this trick works the Same in my case?
Thank you so much - this absolutely works. I was a bit nervous at first but the difference is amazing. I only put a little bit on the cloth each time and gently pressed on the screen in circular motions. I haven't quite got it off in the corners but I was worried about getting liquid into the screen. When I was done with the listerine stage, I wiped off with a lens cleaner and then gently buffed with a soft clean cloth.
So glad this worked for you! Thanks for the comment too!
Read this: I don't normally comment on videos but after reading comments saying it doesn't work and indeed seeing other videos online also saying and appearing to show it doesn't work - well, I felt I had to leave a comment to say it ABSOLUTELY works. Like most great things in life... it requires effort. It took me the best part of an hour... gentle multi-directional polishing of the screen, re-soaking the towel every now and then. My arm has not hurt this much since Pamela Anderson was on Baywatch! I followed the advice and bought bottle of Cool Mint Listerine. I did not have a micro fibre cloth so just used a couple kitchen towels. The screen marks helped me justify buying a new Mac... but now, thanks to Listerine and all those teen years of polishing practice... I now have two "new" MacBooks!
Thanks so much... yes 100% the comments saying it doesn’t work either 1.) don’t have the issue or 2.) are not trying. It definitely works
UNLIMITED POWER! I’m equally amazed and scared of how strong the dark side of Listerine is. Worked perfectly
did it work well?
Jinaarrin to perfection. I get more glare now, but it was worth the trade off
Got no idea why you have any thumbs down for this. My Macbook Pro is less than 3 years old but I can't find my proof of purchase. Tried this and it has worked an absolute treat!!!!!! My screen was so so bad!!!! wish I'd taken a before and after! Thanks for the vid, just saved me £££££ as I thought I needed a new screen!
Hey Mark, thanks for the comment! I know it's a life saver.... I think some people have tried doing it when they don't even have the issue... then causing the issue!
Used it on a late 2010 MacBook Air screen with Listerine Freshburst and Microfibre. Worked great - thanks!
I contacted Apple about fixing my screen and it was something like $800, so I thought I could live with it. But my screen just kept getting worse. I could not be happier that I stumbled upon this video. I used straight up Listerine (the horrible smelling yellow kind) along with some cotton rounds, and it TOTALLY worked for my screen. HOORAY!!!! Thank you!!
I would like to share my experience trying this out. For reference I have a mid 2012 macbook pro, the original model with the retina display. First thing: I would like to advise everyone trying this to be very careful. It works, BUT, my main advice is to put barely any pressure on the cloth when you are working. Just use large, fast strokes, and do it for a long time, without applying much pressure, and it will work. I now have a brighter spot in the corner of my screen where I worked too hard. This brighter spot has nothing to do with the screen finish, but is an issue with the hardware underneath. It's not TERRIBLE, but it's there, and I regret it. Here is what it looks like now: imgur.com/a/H8HxsMQ You can also see on the right edge of the screen where there is still a small amount of the original finish still remaining.
SECONDLY: Something the uploader didn't mention, is that there is other junk in listerine that leaves a sticky residue on the screen. Getting this off was kind of a pain, as I didn't have any isopropyl alcohol lying around, but that would have done the trick (and maybe is what should be used for this whole process to begin with). Have a second clean microfiber cloth and some alcohol (or a small amount of very clean water) just to get the listerine off once you're finished.
THIRDLY: there is another screen defect that this doesn't solve. My screen had wearing from the home row keys right in the middle of the screen. It turns out this wearing was deeper than the screen finish, and while it *is* better, the wearing is still there. I believe this is called pitting, but I'm not sure. perhaps a deeper actual polish would solve this, but I'm calling it quits on this.
So yeah, it does look better, mostly, but also, it was kind of a failure.
Can you share a before after of your experiment? And did it remove the anti glare coating?
Yeah it removed all the coating. It works. Just don’t press too hard. In the link I sent you can see a tiny bit of the coating still there at the right edge of the screen.
Same thing happened for me with the screen defect. Mine is quite a bit smaller but is still pretty visible. I tried to be gentle but I might have still put a little too much pressure in the corner. My screen definitely looks better overall (had marks from the keyboard, random scratches, etc.) It’s SO much clearer now. A little let down about the screen defect in the corner but it could be worse I guess
@@tjpinto8871 I think it's actually liquid that's seeped into the screen, and not actual damage. It SLOWLY seems to be drying out. There are probably more intensive ways to dry out the screen.
Pocari Suit I think you’re right! Mine is almost completely dried out at this point which is great!
I was very hesitant about doing this but it does indeed work. But for me it took more like 3 hours... Thanks for sharing ! My screen looks brand new.
Glad it helped Mike!
Y’all, I was originally going for the listerine and when I was looking for it in the bathroom LUCKILY i didn’t see it and I saw the baby wipes, I figured I would try since I saw some comments saying baby wipes were the trick and LET ME TELL YOU. MY SCREEN IS PERFECT NOW!! Use baby wipes :))
oh my god IT REALLY WORKS!!! aahhhh
I have a glossy screen monitor and to clean it I have used rubbing alcohol with distilled water on a microfiber cloth on the screen and now it has those greasy dry marks. Will this trick works the Same in my case?
In my Macbook, Listerine didn't work entirely, and it was a bit scary, but everything went good by the end.
Listerine only worked on parts of the screen that were already deliminating. The other parts were pretty good, and I learned it the hard way, couldn't get them off even after some good effort.
Then I searched online and saw people that had better results with wipes, be it antibacterial, baby or even makeup removal wipes.
So I tried with makeup removal wipes from my wife and it worked great, WAY better than Listerine. It still took some effort, but now my screen looks much better than before, the stains are gone.
But only recommend people to do it if the damage is really bugging you. The coating was actually hard to remove from the spots that weren't delaminating yet, so it's better to wait for the problem to develop, it'll be easier to remove then.
Legend, makeup wipes worked for me, smashed this out in 10 minutes, wiped down with a micro fibre and its as good as new!! Thank you
Unbelievable how good it works. My screen looks brand new
Hey Spencer, so glad this helped you!
It worked like a charm. Used mouth wash (not Listerine) and it worked just the same. It did leave a little haze at first, but used a piece of toilet paper and it is like new, now. I got this Mac used from a vendor and he gave me a huge discount because he couldn't get it clean. Note; it did take quick a bit of gentle rubbing. It didn't come off with just a chemical reaction. You have to work on it.
Thanks again.
Thank you for the tutorial! I used seventh generation baby wipe and a microfiber cloth and the anti-glare coating came off within a minute! My screen isn't too damaged so I only used it on the problem area, which was my camera.
7th generation baby wipe?
I got two macbooks, 2012 (15 inch) and 2013 (13 inch). The 2013 version came off easy using wipes. The 2012 was a bit stubborn. I used 05x Glass Water Stain Remover on it and it only took me 5 minutes of intense rubbing. Screen is spotless now.
I tried this today and it honestly does work!!
Do you experience problems now at the time?
@@AEVAE Not at all :) I was careful with too much wetting of the edges, but other than that I think its safe to try
Was sceptical about this. Had a 12" Macbook Retina (2015) and the screen had some anti-relefction taken off with a cheap wipe (Avoid them!). Thought I would try this. Believe me it takes a bit of wax-on/wax off. But after one hour my screen looks new. Cheers for this. Saved me getting my old trusty mac repaired at some cost. One down side I smell of Listerine!
GENIUS!!! I have been agonizing over this for the last year or two. I have a 2014 MacBook pro which I love, but have been so annoyed at the splotchy screen which has gotten worse over time. I was going to purchase a new screen and install it myself but the cheapest I could find was close to $500 which is the "why bother" cost. So, as a last ditch effort, I found this video and gave it a try when I got home. I used Scope Proheatlh Advanced Tartar control (which I had in my bathroom). I used a lens cloth and rubbed it in and noticed it almost immediately started taking off the baked on film. I then just kept gently rubbing the screen and eventually wiped it all off and did have to use a little more force at times. When done, I used a damp wet cloth with water to take off any last residue and then used a clean lens cloth to polish and the screen is like BRAND NEW! I only wish I had taken before and after pictures. It is mind blowing how well this worked and I can see things I hadn't seen in years. It was like having cataracts removed! Thanks so much for this. You saved me tons of money and time!
It´s actually pretty amazing. My display was so smeared and stained, I actually had to rub it with Listerine for several minutes, several times. But it´s spotless now! I can´t believe I waited so long with this 😬 I also use a silicone keyboard cover as my MB came with a different keyboard than I´m used to. This cover additionally affects the display, in a negative way, it adds stains after some time of use. But now I know how to clean the display properly, this is fine. Out of enthusiasm, I actually cleaned the keyboard and the cover as well with the same Listerine-soaked cloth, and I´m really happy with the results. THANK YOU!
Hi Katrin! Glad it worked!
I used antibacterial surface wipes. The result is good but I agree that Listerine is probably less harsh. I also had that "what have I done?" moment part way through removing the film.
Have been bothered by this issue for too long. three years back sent my MacBook for the recall screen replacement. only one year after the spotting came back, very frustrating. can confirm this method works, although took around one hour to complete.
Amazing! So I was going to head down to the Apple Store to get a screen replacement as I just had enough of mine until I seen this video! Absolutely amazing! Used my mouth wash and a micro fibre cloth and omg its like a new screen. I'm an amateur photographer and now editing my photos is so much easier. Thank you for sharing this video.
You’re welcome Matthew, so glad this has helped!
This absolutely worked on my 2015 Mackbook pro. I got a quote from Apple for $499 plus shipping to replace the screen. Listerine removed the messy screen and then I put a screen protector on and the screen is perfect now.
Thanks for the tip, I was successful using basic disinfecting wipes. It was really easy and made it look like brand new! The wet wipes broke down the coating and rubbing persistently over small areas eventually took care of it in just about 10 minutes.
Tried disinfecting wipes, left some scuffs on screen. Safer to go with Listerine and microfiber cloth or cotton pads 👌
It worked perfectly!!! I cleaned for quite a while with very slight pressure and my screen is as good as new! Afterwards I wiped the screen down with just a wet cloth to get rid of the stickiness. Thanks a million for this easy remedy!!!!
Hey Kirsten, you're more than welcome, so glad this helped!
This trick worked amazingly for me...… I also recently fixed my dentist's MacBook who was experiencing similar issues.
Hey that's great! Hopefully you'll get some cheap dental bills now!
Oh, WOW!!! I have had the hardest time doing ANY photoshop work for FOREVER. It was so horrible, I could hardly see videos on my computer any more. Now I can see my screen again. I'll take this over glare ANY day! THANK YOU!!!
Use a soft cloth and circle motion when cleaning and it will work! Just tried and it took be about 30 minutes, but the result is dramatically better. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Alex, chuffed this worked for you!
It worked great! Mid 2014 MacBook pro retina , not cover by apple, the screen was a mess and now looks like new. Thanks!
Just did this and worked perfectly! Makes my laptop smell fresh too 😂
I tried everything from Listerine, toothpaste, and stove cleaner. The ONLY thing that worked and won't take hours of work and little progress that I found was generic all purpose cleaner wipes. The slight abrasion of the cloth works at removing the film and the cleaner breaks it down nicely. I spent HOURS with Listerine and got nowhere. It only took about 45 minutes to do and the screen looks brand new now. I thought I'd share my experience in hopes it helps others.
Can confirm this works amazing for everyone hesitating!
Compared it right next to a original display and you can barely notice the difference, reflections are a little bit darker on the coated display but it looks cristal clear again - love it!!
P.S. Took less than 10min when using isopropyl alcohol
Great work Alex! I’m really glad this worked for you
Isopropyl alcohol ? Are you 100% sure? I was gonna buy the Listerine
@@awle 100% sure. I used Wizard of Gloss Nitro IPA from my car cleaning shelf. Sprayed it onto a thin microfiber cloth (the ones you use for glasses aswell) and the coating came off very easily! Still no side effects noticed
@@tHaAlex763 what percentage alcohol is that ? I have 90% isoproplyl
I did this today on a macbook pro 2015 (early version). The screen was really bad, but i got used to ignoring it, until it started getting bad around the camera. Then, i looked distored and the picture was dark to the others in meetings. I could bot believe how well this worked. I used amazon knock off mint mouthwash. It took less than 30 mins, including clean up. The screen is completely clear of the delaminating layer, except for the corners which are only part of the bezel. You dont have to soak the screen. Start with a small amount so it doesn't seep between the screen and case. Amazing, thanks.