What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing damage?
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What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing damage?
That's a very good question! The instructions which came with both our Samsung screens say to use only the "recommended detergent" - but they don't say what that is!
I've recently cleaned the older of our screens - which had coffee spashes and all manner of nasties on it(!) - with an Electrolube Safeclens anti-static screen wipe. To all intents and purposes this is like a baby's bottom wipe - a tissue impregnated with a cleaning agent of some sort, sealed into a plastic sachet to stop the agent from evaporating during storage. It did a good job!
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a damp cloth.
I use either a very soft cotton cloth, or a soft tissue, moistened with 'Windolene', a very popular glass cleaner available here in the UK. It also removes any greasy or sticky marks and gives the screen an 'as new' appearance.
It is essential not to use course 'kitchen towels', they are far too abrasive IME. It's also essential to ensure whatever you use has no bits of debris attached which could scratch the LCD, which is why I prefer tissues over a cotton cloth.
I also use this method on my CRT screens- and my glasses!
Dave
What screen, tv, computer?
Have you thought of reading the manual?
I use windex on dirty LCDs and I've never had any problems. Be careful not to get any under the edge of the LCD because it could damage the cables that connect to the LCD glass. If it's just dusty, then a damp cloth will work. Andy Cuffe
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Dave
I used a soft tissue paper that has been slightly dampened with a little bit of water. Water will not damage the screen. I keep repeating the cleaning with new soft tissue papers until it is clean. I then wipe it dry with a soft tissue paper. Never press hard to put any pressure on the screen. Never use any strong soaps or cleaners, because the anti glare coating can be removed. Cleaners, such as Windex, soaps, ammonia, vinegar, alcohol, and est. should never be used!
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Hi!
If the manual for yours doesn't have a recommendation as to what should be used, I'd recommend either a simple water-dampened cloth or one with glass cleaner for stubborn gunk.
A lint free cloth of some kind is probably best. Paper towel works, but might scratch and most brands seem to leave a lot of "lint" on the screen.
You won't want to use anything caustic or abrasive to clean the display. Also be sure not to let any cleaner down into the edges of the display. If that happens the panel may come up with strange colors, blocks or lines that won't go away.
William
I can't comment on those cleaners, but in the UK we have 'Windolene' spray which I've routinely use on LCD screens for years, including laptops, and haven't encountered any problems yet. I also use it on my glasses which have an anti-reflection coating and it's fine.
I'd expect diluted vinegar would be OK, but I wouldn't use it as the smell lasts for ages!
Dave
Non ammonia based eyeglass cleaner and microfiber cloth. Walmart sells both cheap in their vision department. Spray the cleaner on the cloth and wipe the screen very lightly and gently. You may need to lightly wipe the screen again with a dry microfiber cloth to eliminate streaks.
I am not familiar with Windolene, or have seen it in any of the stores over here. I am in Canada. I would not dare to put vinegar on any surface that has an anti glare coating. Vinegar is an acid.
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I can't comment on those cleaners, but in the UK we have 'Windolene' spray which I've routinely use on LCD screens for years, including laptops, and haven't encountered any problems yet. I also use it on my glasses which have an anti-reflection coating and it's fine.
I'd expect diluted vinegar would be OK, but I wouldn't use it as the smell lasts for ages!
Dave
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I've been using Windex on laptops screens and coated CRTs for over 10 years. Never a problem. Spray it on sparingly and wipe it off before it gets to the bottom edge!
I accidently got a few speckles of Pledge furniture polish on a Sony coated CRT and that damaged the coating.
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Windolene is Windex.
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