I had been using a magic eraser (never on the screen) and have not yet suffered any ill effects as a result (although I also rarely clean my laptop at all), but I gather that this is not recommended any longer (if it ever was). Alcohol wipes are good for the screen, but not as effective for the keyboard and other non-screen parts. Any suggestions?
Yeah don’t use a magic eraser on anything that isn’t like a hard tile. Magic erasers are basically one step below sand paper. They will destroy the texture of plastic if you put any pressure on them. Soap and a towel go a long way. You could also use windex of any other light window cleaner. DO NOT use anything that contains ammonia.
Don’t use alcohol on the screen either. 70% or less is typically fine, but I’d stick to a very diluted mix. Like 50% or less. Google says store bought screen cleaners use Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Idk how to buy those for myself, so I just stick with a teeny tiny touch of dish soap on a lightly damp towel or microfiber. Then follow it up with a dry micro fiber. The store bought stuff works wonders for cleaning the smudges that soap left behind.