What is the best way to clean a digital flatscreen computer monitor?

Answer 1

I can't stand smudges, fingerprints and dust specks on my monitor. I have a LCD monitor for my PC and I also use a laptop. I regularly (once every 2 to 3 weeks) clean the monitors.

I don't bother getting any fancy stuffs to clean the monitors, just plain dishwashing liquid. I first wipe all over the screen with undiluted dishwashing liquid using a soft cloth. Then I wash the cloth clean, wring it dry (which means it is still actually wet) and wipe the screen several times to clean the dishwashing liquid away.

Becareful not to drip or let the dishwashing liquid and water run down the screen. Dishwashing liquid or water may seep into the lower edge of the screen and cause damage when the monitor is switched on. Gently (not hard) press on the LCD screen surface when wiping the screen.

I apply the same cleaning process to CRT monitors. I have been doing this for more than 10 years and no monitors have suffered any kind of damage yet.

Answer 2

The TFT or LCD screen is one of the most expensive component of your notebook or desktop computer and they're very sensitive to dust, fingerprints or even when you cough or sneeze without covering the mouth and nose.

Unlike the standard CRT monitors with Glass screens, you are not advised to clean an LCD Monitor by wiping it with a piece of dry lint-free cloth since the sensitive display is likely to get scratches from dust particles.

So how do you clean an LCD monitor screen without buying any of those expensive LCD Monitor Cleaner solutions or Monitor Wipes available in the market ? We look at some proper methods and precautions before you clean the monitor [should apply to HDTVs, projection TVs and Plasma TVs as well]

Think of LCD Displays just like the soft and delicate skin of your newborn baby - Be very gentle and never put even the slightest pressure on the computer screen with your hand.

Second, you need to find a piece of soft cloth - old cotton handkerchiefs lying in your mom's wardrobe should be fine but don't try tissue papers, toilet rolls or even shower towels as the fabric will scratch your screen permanently [like sandpaper or utensil scrubbers]

Either turn the monitor off or set the background to black and hide all the desktop icons and minimize the open windows. This will easily help you identify the dirty areas of the monitor.

To prepare the solution for cleaning LCD monitors, you will need deionized or distilled water and vinegar or iso-propyl alcohol - Don't use tap water or mineral water as they could leave white marks on the screen because of the dissolved salts.

Dilute the vinegar or IPA with distilled water [1:1] and spray this liquid on the cloth. Never ever spray liquid directly onto the LCD screen. Moisten the cloth with this home made LCD cleaner and gently move the wet cloth in just one direction - from top to bottom.

Word of Caution: Be sure that the LCD screen is dry before closing it or using the computer. Do not use any solutions that contain Acetone, ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride. Never touch the LCD screen with your fingers as this can cause the pixels to burn out.

Answer 3

If your screen is merely dusty, you can wipe gently with a soft, cotton cloth or try a can of compressed air. But if your screen is downright grungy, you might have to resort to some tougher tactics.

Though some people recommend using Windex, ethyl alcohol and ammonia-based cleaners can yellow your flat-screen or laptop monitor over time, so it is best to avoid such products. You can find an array of commercial products specifically designed to clean LCD screens, but you may prefer to just head to your kitchen and mix up your own solution. Plain old water can do the trick, or you can concoct a solution of vinegar and water or isopropyl alcohol and water.

Always use a soft cotton cloth, rather than a rag or paper towel to wipe the screen. Some people recommend special electrostatic cloths, like those used to clean eyeglasses treated with anti-glare finish, or even dryer sheets. Apply the cleaning solution to your cloth rather than directly to the screen and wipe in one direction -- from the top of the screen to the bottom.

One final word of warning, never touch or press on your LCD screen with your fingers as this can cause the pixels to burn out.

Answer 4

dnt listen to him get a microfiber cloth there really soft the usally come with glasses i got some from my psp but u can proabbly buy for a couple of bucks in a cleaning suuplies aisle or at a computer store.

Answer 5

Clean with a soft tissue paper sprinkled with a Colin or with a soft cotton cloth sprinkled with the Colin of three drops

Answer 6

Dont use ammonia or alcohol based products. Dont use paper towels, use a micro fiber cloth.

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