Cleaning Your iPod

Have you ever seen a scratched iPod Maybe the question should be, have you ever seen a clean iPod that's been used for a year that isn't scratched Unfortunately, as nice as the iPod may look when its first purchased, it is easily scratched.

Apple recommends the following method of cleaning your iPod:

	Unplug the iPod's cords and cables.
	Set the iPod to Hold, so that the iPod will not turn on during cleaning.
	Take a soft, damp, lint-free cloth and wipe the iPod. Be sure to avoid the getting any liquid into the openings of the iPod.

Apple's final advice is to not use solvents, alcohol, aerosol sprays, or abrasives to clean your iPod.

Luckily, after purchasing a brand new iPod, there are several great options that allow you to keep your iPod squeaky clean. We recommend the following:

Bullet-Proof Shields - These small, thin protective shields help keep your iPod looking brand new. Bullet-Proof Shields protect both the front and back of your iPod, and are easily applied without any soap and water solutions. They are available for both the 1 st and 2 nd generation iPod nanos and for the 5g Video iPod.

iSnug Set - How would you like to protect every aspect of your iPod whether its sitting, traveling, or being used? The iSnug is the ultimate protection you can find for your iPod nano or Video iPod. Both iSnugs are 5-Piece sets, and offer three layers of protection when used in combination with each other. You can, of course, use them separately. Each iSnug Set contains the following: Bullet-Proof Shields, a leather glove case, lanyard, micro-fiber cloth, and the travel iSnug case. The travel case allows you to place the leather glove inside the travel case, as well as headphones or syncing cables for storage or transportation.

iSticky Pad - While not a case that directly protects your iPod from scratches, the iSticky Pad is an ingenious device that can keep all the gunk from your car floor from getting onto your iPod. The iSticky Pad is a simple device that sits on your car dashboard, and keeps your iPod from slipping and sliding. It does not leave any residue and is washable and reusable.