Cleaning the Back of the Kindle Fire(?)

Batman Jr. · 11-18-2011, 09:55 PM

After just two days of Fire ownership, I'm noticing a lot of smearing on the back surface. I don't see any cleaning information in the User's Guide or on the product page, so thought I'd see if anyone here has any suggestions for, or experience with, cleaning this type of material, particularly with water or other liquids. Rubbing it with a dry T-shirt helped some, but not completely. Thanks.

krighton · 11-18-2011, 10:04 PM

i use the same thing i use for the front, a microfiber cloth (at least until i find a case i like).

Batman Jr. · 11-18-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by krighton

i use the same thing i use for the front, a microfiber cloth (at least until i find a case i like).

I'll give that a shot; thanks. I didn't even think of having to worry about prints, etc., on the back, and my cover is delayed until Monday. Guess I need to grasp it more by the edges in the meantime...

krighton · 11-18-2011, 10:44 PM

people tend to think about the front of the device more than the back...but i've found the back tends to take more damage over time (the back isn't protected by gorilla glass). I usually get a case primarily to protect the back.

Blossom · 11-19-2011, 01:51 AM

A very damp microfiber cloth is what I use. Just a little water goes a long way.

nimblem · 11-19-2011, 10:15 PM

I use the ZAGG Gadget cleaner

Batman Jr. · 11-19-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nimblem

I use the ZAGG Gadget cleaner

This will work okay for rubberized material?

nimblem · 11-21-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman Jr.

This will work okay for rubberized material?

yup it works fine to get the gunk off of it, but it does leave a light streak. I don't mind since I am not seeing it while I read.

11-18-2011, 09:55 PM	#1
Batman Jr. Unstoppably Curious Posts: 287 Karma: 7676 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle 3/Fire; BB Z10; enTourage eDGe/Pocket eDGe; iPad4/iPod touch 5	Cleaning the Back of the Kindle Fire(?) After just two days of Fire ownership, I'm noticing a lot of smearing on the back surface. I don't see any cleaning information in the User's Guide or on the product page, so thought I'd see if anyone here has any suggestions for, or experience with, cleaning this type of material, particularly with water or other liquids. Rubbing it with a dry T-shirt helped some, but not completely. Thanks.

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11-18-2011, 10:04 PM	#2
krighton Addict Posts: 213 Karma: 4726 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: sony reader	i use the same thing i use for the front, a microfiber cloth (at least until i find a case i like).

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krighton Addict Posts: 213 Karma: 4726 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: sony reader	people tend to think about the front of the device more than the back...but i've found the back tends to take more damage over time (the back isn't protected by gorilla glass). I usually get a case primarily to protect the back.

11-19-2011, 01:51 AM	#5
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	A very damp microfiber cloth is what I use. Just a little water goes a long way.

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