How do you clean a big screen projection tv, without damaging it?

Question

I don't want it dusted, I want fingerprints off of it.

Answer 1

Be more specific about what kind of projection TV. LCD, DLP, CRT, what? What specific model? How old is it? What parts do you think are dirty?

Don't use Windex or anything else with ammonia on the plastic screen. Windex is meant for glass only. I simply dust my CRT RPTV's screen with a feather duster and that's sufficient. RPTVs don't build up static charges and attract dust to the screen the way direct view CRTs do.

That said, the innards of your TV can certainly get coated with dust over time. Without knowing your exact model of TV, I can't give you specific instructions on cleaning the internals. But in general, an RPTV has something shining up and reflecting off a mirror. The something (LCD, DLP, or 3 CRTs) need to be dusted occasionally. This involves partially or completely removing the screen. Again, how difficult this is depends on what TV you have.

Answer 2

Projection Screen Tv

Answer 3

I hope you get this answer in time... I have found that using the vacuum hose with the brush attachment works GREAT. Then take a duster and brush off the rest. This is the #1 way to clean your television of the dust. This is what I do for my big screen. definitely don't spay anything directly to the TV. If you feel you must polish any part of the TV spray on a paper-towel first. Otherwise small holes could get clogged. And when the dust settles in other places you can attack that. I hope this helped you and wish I could have helped you sooner. Happy Dusting!- Lauren

Answer 4

Because the screen is sensitive there is a special solution you use to wipe the screen with, it usually comes with a special type of cloth or applicator. You should never use window cleaner or regular cloths, this would only damage the screen if not right away over time. I have made this mistake. The rest of it you can dust the regular way or use can air to push the dust from the crevices in the back.

Answer 5

The first thing you need to do when cleaning a television, be it a LCD, DLP or a CRT, you need to cut all power to the set. That includes unplugging the power supply. As this will prevent the chance of the set shorting out to the circuit board(s) in the set. Next using a MICRO fiber towel, gently wipe the dust away from the screen and the body of the set. Next use a can of air, you can get this at any office supply store, and slowly blow the remaining dust away and out of any cracks that the towel can not get into. Does this by holding the nozzle just above The hard th reach area parallel to the surface of the set.
I have been repairing television and circuit boards for more than 10 yrs and the most common thing I see is people shorting out the circuit boards on their sets and end up paying major dollars to repair and/or replacing them. Another tip would be take the set in at least once a year for a thorough check up.

Answer 6

Every week, when it's time to dust, I clean the TV screen with a lint free cloth. Nothing else - just the cloth. I've done this for over 5 years with my projection TV & it works great!

Happy viewing! : )

Answer 7

You can go to many different electronic stores and ask for a tv cleaner. Just be sure you explain what kind of tv it is. If you don't want to go out of your way and spend the money, just use a cloth similar to the glasses cleaning kind if you can but if not just use a feather duster. Don't get the TV wet and be sure to dust or clean lightly and gently with soft up and down or circular motions.

Answer 8

I use to sell these things so this is one thing I do know about.
Get a container and put in a few drops of dish soap like dawn or something gentle then add warm water. Get a very soft rag like from a old undershirt. Wipe the tv but only in the same direction as the lines.Run your finger across it and you will feel what I am talking about. Never wipe against these lines always with them or you will scratch it. Let it air dry.

Answer 9

For an LCD, I was told you can use a damp, soft cloth, or a special cleaner made for that purpose from the store who sells the TV. Windex has ammonia & will give the screen a rainbow affect. Ask where you got your TV. It may be different for a projection.

Answer 10

OMG!!!! dDO NOT USE ANY CHEMICALS!! WINDEX INCLUDED!!!! there is a product called clean screen, designed for what u wanna do. If anything use a very soft microfiber type of rag and use it with water! Clean from side to side, left to right or vertical , up and down, never clean in circles.This will cause swirl marks on your screen.I know., i work for Magnolia audio video and i install tv's...