When shopping for a premium tech cleaner, you’ll see plenty of alcohol-free screen sprays promising gentle, streak-free results. We noticed too, and it’s why we created Squeak, a performance-driven, alcohol-based tech cleaner designed for your screens and electronic devices.
Most alcohol-free products lean on terms like “gentle,” “safe,” or “eco-friendly.” But behind the language, alcohol-free often means simpler to ship, cheaper to produce, and easier to scale. From a logistics standpoint, that makes sense: no hazmat handling, no special packaging, and fewer regulatory hurdles. From a performance standpoint, it’s a compromise.
At Squeak, we choose performance over convenience. We build for consistency, efficacy, and safety on the devices you use every day.
Why Alcohol-Based Tech Cleaners Outperform Alcohol-Free Formulas
When we began formulating Squeak, our focus wasn’t just on “clean.” It was on clarity: that crisp, residue-free finish that makes a freshly wiped screen feel brand-new. Through countless iterations, we found that a properly balanced alcohol-based solution delivers results that “water-only” or detergent-heavy cleaners can’t match.
Alcohol, specifically isopropyl alcohol, evaporates quickly, cutting through oils and fingerprints without leaving streaks or moisture behind. It’s the same principle used in high-end optics, lab environments, and precision manufacturing. In short: it works.
Designed for Devices, Not for Marketing
Alcohol-based doesn’t mean harsh. Our formula is carefully balanced and every ingredient serves a purpose. Squeak isn’t simply about cleaning. It’s about care. Every swipe is designed to refresh your screens and devices with the precision your tech deserves.
A Streak-Free, Alcohol-Based Screen Cleaner Without Compromise
We didn’t choose alcohol because it’s easy. We chose it because it’s right: a quick-drying, residue-free finish that stands up to everyday use.
It isn’t just us.
Leading manufacturers provide guidance that allows alcohol-based cleaning on hard, non-porous surfaces when used correctly:
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- Apple — How to clean your Apple products (allows 70% IPA / 75% ethyl alcohol wipes on hard, non-porous surfaces)
- Lenovo — How to Clean a Monitor Screen (use a microfiber cloth; IPA/water mix sparingly as needed)
- MSI — How to Clean Your OLED Monitor (references 70% alcohol-based solution)
- Samsung — Keep Your Galaxy Phone Clean (cleaning steps for hard exterior surfaces)