Less is generally more:Cleaning the screenDon’t leave your laptop screen on when cleaning it. Always err on the side of caution when cleaning your laptop screen. If you use a liquid, apply it to the cloth you’re using first—don’t apply it directly to the screen. Cleaning the baseWith the rest of your laptop, you’re dealing with components that are a little less fragile than the display. You can either leave your laptop to dry, or dry it off with a clean part of the cloth you’re using (or a separate cloth).