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What is the proper way to clean an LCD Screen?

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Harry Hamilton

Jan 1, 1970
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What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?
 
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Set Square

Jan 1, 1970
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Harry Hamilton said:
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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Mike

Jan 1, 1970
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Harry Hamilton said:
What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

a damp cloth.
 
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Dave D

Jan 1, 1970
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Harry Hamilton said:
What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

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
 
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Sarah

Jan 1, 1970
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What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

What screen, tv, computer?

Have you thought of reading the manual?
 
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Andy Cuffe

Jan 1, 1970
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What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

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 D

Jan 1, 1970
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Mike said:
In contravention of rfc1855 "kip" top posted:


What does the acronym stand for?

I don't know, but I bet it's not very nice!

Useless f*cking c*nt perhaps?

Dave
 
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JANA

Jan 1, 1970
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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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JANA
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What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?
 
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William R. Walsh

Jan 1, 1970
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Hi!
What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

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
 
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Dave D

Jan 1, 1970
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JANA said:
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!

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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Steve P.

Jan 1, 1970
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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.
 
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JANA

Jan 1, 1970
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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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JANA
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JANA said:
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!

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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Sarah

Jan 1, 1970
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windex has additives that can cause a rainbow effect on your screen.
Avoid it, just use distilled water.
 
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Bob Kos

Jan 1, 1970
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JANA said:
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!


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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Bob Kos

Jan 1, 1970
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JANA said:
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.
Windolene is Windex.
 
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