Best way to clean an LCD
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I wipe it using toilet paper with warm water first, then wipe off the remaining water and lint with try toilet paper. If there's some residue left over, rub it slightly with the wet toilet paper and quickly wipe away the water with dry toilet paper. I've always done this and it works like a charm. It also works on glossy screens like the Dell laptops.
if its a crappy monitor I would see not wanting to spend the $10-12 it takes for the right cloth and cleaner. But if you got a nice monitor I'd suggest buying the right stuff to do it with. If you don't watch what your using you will scratch your screen. It might not be very noticeable but it does.
I picked up 3 microfiber cloths for $5 bucks at Office Depot which was a nice deal considering their size and they are washable. You can also by some LCD cleaner for $6 for 2 8oz(guessing) bottles. Which I didn't buy the cleaner I just use half distilled water half Isopropyl Alcohol.
I picked up 3 microfiber cloths for $5 bucks at Office Depot which was a nice deal considering their size and they are washable. You can also by some LCD cleaner for $6 for 2 8oz(guessing) bottles. Which I didn't buy the cleaner I just use half distilled water half Isopropyl Alcohol.
JulesMaximus
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A little Dawn (very very little) on a moist (not wet) cotton cloth works fine for me. Dry it with another clean dry cloth.
videopho
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Microfiber cloth $3
Bottle of ISO Alcohol $.99
Gallon Distilled water $.70
1 Spray Bottle $1
$5.69 to clean a monitor for 2-3 years.
Bottle of ISO Alcohol $.99
Gallon Distilled water $.70
1 Spray Bottle $1
$5.69 to clean a monitor for 2-3 years.
Here is something I picked up a few months back, but I don't remember from where:
LCD Screen Cleaning Tips:
Most experts suggest you can use a cleaning solution of 50% distilled water and 50% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol). You should use a soft cloth such as an old cotton T-shirt or handkerchief. Don't use paper towels, tissues, or ordinary dish cloths, as harsh cloths may damage the soft surface of an LCD screen.
Shut down any devices before cleaning them. Inspect the screen very carefully to take note of any special areas that need to be cleaned. Don't spray any cleaning solution directly onto the screen but rather dampen your large cleaning cloth with your solution and apply very gentle pressure, cleaning the display in a circular motion.
Word of Caution - you should always check your owner's manual or the manufacturer for the recommended cleaning method for your particular LCD TV or Laptop Screen.
You should also note, commercial LCD cleaning kits are very inexpensive. These cleaning kits will have everything your need to clean your LCD screen. Most will have a Microfiber Cloth or Chamois that are excellent for picking up dust and removing fingerprints and smudges. A can of Compressed Air is also handy for removing dust from your screen and from those hard to reach places.
Some commercial cleaning formulas may contain the same mixture as the home-made one mentioned above, but newer cleaning solutions are alcohol and ammonia-free. Some have an anti-static coating that will help reduce the build up of dust particles. It would probably be wise to pick up one of these cleaning kits if you own a lot of LCD screens.
Don't apply any hard pressure or touch the screen with your fingertips. Remember to treat your LCD screen with a whole lot of respect.
LCD Screen Cleaning Tips:
Most experts suggest you can use a cleaning solution of 50% distilled water and 50% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol). You should use a soft cloth such as an old cotton T-shirt or handkerchief. Don't use paper towels, tissues, or ordinary dish cloths, as harsh cloths may damage the soft surface of an LCD screen.
Shut down any devices before cleaning them. Inspect the screen very carefully to take note of any special areas that need to be cleaned. Don't spray any cleaning solution directly onto the screen but rather dampen your large cleaning cloth with your solution and apply very gentle pressure, cleaning the display in a circular motion.
Word of Caution - you should always check your owner's manual or the manufacturer for the recommended cleaning method for your particular LCD TV or Laptop Screen.
You should also note, commercial LCD cleaning kits are very inexpensive. These cleaning kits will have everything your need to clean your LCD screen. Most will have a Microfiber Cloth or Chamois that are excellent for picking up dust and removing fingerprints and smudges. A can of Compressed Air is also handy for removing dust from your screen and from those hard to reach places.
Some commercial cleaning formulas may contain the same mixture as the home-made one mentioned above, but newer cleaning solutions are alcohol and ammonia-free. Some have an anti-static coating that will help reduce the build up of dust particles. It would probably be wise to pick up one of these cleaning kits if you own a lot of LCD screens.
Don't apply any hard pressure or touch the screen with your fingertips. Remember to treat your LCD screen with a whole lot of respect.
will889
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I use 5 cap-fulls of white vinegar, and 5 cap-fulls of 90% alcohol to a small spray bottle (shake it up) and put it on 'mist' and spray the screen very lightly with the mist, then i use an old (but clean) t-shirt (1 ply) and lightly spray one side too and rub the LCD lightly in circles, then use the backside of the t-shirt to dry. Takes about 30 seconds.
Bottle solution is then reusable for about a year or so.
Bottle solution is then reusable for about a year or so.
You guys put way too much effort into a trivial thing like this... Just use toilet paper and use proper "wiping techniques."
Paper is relatively abrasive and "linty" compared to microfiber cloth. Distilled or at least filtered water (decent bottled drinking) should be sufficient and a small amount of alcohol diluted should really only be necessary as a last resort. If using a spray bottle, spray the cloth and not the display to preclude drips inside and indeed even over-spray onto other schtuff. Microfiber cloths can be had for 'nuthin just aboot anywhere these days. eBay is a good source for fine Korean/Nipponese ones. Tidgy ones could also be picked up at any optician or camera shoppe.
The best homemade cleaner is 50/50 alcohol and distilled water. Use a soft cotton cloth.
Paper towels are mildly abrasive, and will start to leave small scratches if you keep using them.
Paper towels are mildly abrasive, and will start to leave small scratches if you keep using them.
Schadenfroh
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My usual recommendation is to start with water (preferably distilled... I generally just use tap) and a soft lint-free cloth.
If you have something stubborn, try increasing concentrations of isopropyl ("rubbing") alcohol mixed with water. Available at any drugstore; just make sure you get stuff that doesn't have anything else mixed with it. If you can only find ~70% concentrations, ask at the pharmacy; in some places they can't put 90+% out on the shelves. This is useful if there is actually something on the screen that you're trying to get off (other than just dust).
If alcohol isn't cutting it, the next thing I would try is an ammonia solution (ie, Windex), or some kind of commercial LCD/electronics screen cleaner (some are isopropyl and/or ammonia, but there are others).
The risk of using anything much harsher than water is that you can potentially damage anti-glare coatings on the screen. The user manual for your LCD usually tells you what they recommend using.
Do not use acetone (nail polish remover) on LCD screens; the screen fronts are generally plastic, and will be discolored and/or weakened/dissolved by acetone. It's good for use on circuit boards, and can be used on CRTs made of glass, but don't use it on LCD/plasma screens, or most projection sets.
If you have something stubborn, try increasing concentrations of isopropyl ("rubbing") alcohol mixed with water. Available at any drugstore; just make sure you get stuff that doesn't have anything else mixed with it. If you can only find ~70% concentrations, ask at the pharmacy; in some places they can't put 90+% out on the shelves. This is useful if there is actually something on the screen that you're trying to get off (other than just dust).
If alcohol isn't cutting it, the next thing I would try is an ammonia solution (ie, Windex), or some kind of commercial LCD/electronics screen cleaner (some are isopropyl and/or ammonia, but there are others).
The risk of using anything much harsher than water is that you can potentially damage anti-glare coatings on the screen. The user manual for your LCD usually tells you what they recommend using.
Do not use acetone (nail polish remover) on LCD screens; the screen fronts are generally plastic, and will be discolored and/or weakened/dissolved by acetone. It's good for use on circuit boards, and can be used on CRTs made of glass, but don't use it on LCD/plasma screens, or most projection sets.
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