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Cleaning the Apple Card refers to a series of memes that mock the instructions for removing grime from the Apple Credit Card. Many joked about Apple's instructions that inform people not to place the credit card in pockets with loose change or keys and leather and denim.

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On August 20th, 2019, Apple[1] published a document entitled "How to clean your Apple Card." In the document, Apple instructs, "Some fabrics, like leather and denim, might cause permanent discoloration that will not wash off." Additionally, the document states, "Don't place your titanium Apple Card in a pocket or bag that contains loose change, keys, or other potentially abrasive objects."

About the titanium Apple Card The titanium Apple Card' is laser-etched with the card holder's name and the Apple logo. A white finish is achieved through a multi-layer coating process that's added to the titanium base material Marisa Robertson If your titanium Apple Card comes into contact with hard surfaces or materials, it's possible that the coating can be damaged How to clean your titanium Apple Card If your titanium Apple Card comes into contact with contaminants that can cause stains, follow these steps to clean your card: 1. Gently wipe with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free microfiber cloth 2. Moisten a soft, microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the card. Don't use window or household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, or abrasives to clean your titanium Apple Card. Some fabrics, like leather and denim, might cause permanent discoloration that will not wash off How to safely store and carry your titanium Apple Card Store your titanium Apple Card in a wallet, pocket, or bag made of soft materials. Place your card in a slot in your wallet or billfold without touching another credit card. If two credit cards are placed in the same slot your card could become scratched. Don't place or store your titanium Apple Card card near magnets. If your card is placed close to a magnetic latch on a purse or bag, the magnetic strip can become demagnetized. Don't place your titanium Apple Card in a pocket or bag that contains loose change, keys, or other potentially abrasive objects.

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Following the post, people began mocking the instructions, retweeting a report by AppleInsider[2] and joking about the document. For example, Twitter user @maccormier tweeted,[3] "'Don’t put the Apple Card in your wallet. Hang in a floating glass frame in a dimly lit, year round 70 degree, humidity controlled location. No flash photography please.'" Within two days, the tweet received more than 24,000 likes and 4,000 retweets (shown below, left).

Throughout the day, others shared jokes about the instructions (examples below, center and right).


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Cleaning the Apple Card

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About

Cleaning the Apple Card refers to a series of memes that mock the instructions for removing grime from the Apple Credit Card. Many joked about Apple's instructions that inform people not to place the credit card in pockets with loose change or keys and leather and denim.

Origin

On August 20th, 2019, Apple[1] published a document entitled "How to clean your Apple Card." In the document, Apple instructs, "Some fabrics, like leather and denim, might cause permanent discoloration that will not wash off." Additionally, the document states, "Don't place your titanium Apple Card in a pocket or bag that contains loose change, keys, or other potentially abrasive objects."



Spread

Following the post, people began mocking the instructions, retweeting a report by AppleInsider[2] and joking about the document. For example, Twitter user @maccormier tweeted,[3] "'Don’t put the Apple Card in your wallet. Hang in a floating glass frame in a dimly lit, year round 70 degree, humidity controlled location. No flash photography please.'" Within two days, the tweet received more than 24,000 likes and 4,000 retweets (shown below, left).

Throughout the day, others shared jokes about the instructions (examples below, center and right).



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External References

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Recent Images 14 total


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