Cleaning a LCD glossy monitor

[pcslookout]

What should I clean my glossy lcd monitor with please ? I don't want to ruin the screen.

 

[xtknight]

Microfiber cloth or a soft tissue damp with distilled water (hard water is usually fine).

 

[Doom Machine]

i used to use rubbing alcohol till i read thats bad
walmart has cleaning wipes for lcd's though

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: xtknight
Microfiber cloth or a soft tissue damp with distilled water (hard water is usually fine).

A tissue like a tissue you blow your nose in?

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: xtknight
Microfiber cloth or a soft tissue damp with distilled water (hard water is usually fine).

A tissue like a tissue you blow your nose in?

Sure. I just clean my glossy panel with hard water and Kleenex. It's always been fairly squeeky clean although I bet you could achieve better results with very thin cloth and soft water.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: xtknight
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Sure. I just clean my glossy panel with hard water and Kleenex. It's always been fairly squeeky clean although I bet you could achieve better results with very thin cloth and soft water.

I have cats. They are always going against the end of the screen with their face putting cat hair on the screen

 

[pcslookout]

I was reading that you should turn off your lcd monitor before cleaning it is this true ? If so how long should it be off for before cleaning it and how long should you keep it off after cleaning it please?

I don't want to really have to turn off my whole system. If I have to or should I will turn of my monitor with the remote! I love the remote with the nec monitor! Best idea NEC has ever come up with!

 

[xtknight]

Yeah turning it off is a good idea just because water can damage electrical components. I think you should be able to start cleaning immediately after turning the LCD off. There's no reason you should have to turn off your PC.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: xtknight
Yeah turning it off is a good idea just because water can damage electrical components. I think you should be able to start cleaning immediately after turning the LCD off. There's no reason you should have to turn off your PC.

Thanks!

 

[VinDSL]

IMHO, when cleaning and shining ANY plastic items... whether it's the fenders on your dirt bike, or a "LCD glossy monitor"...

You cannot beat good ol' Pledge furniture polish -=- NOT an 'extra moisturizing' offshoot with lemon oil or a Pledge clone from the 99-cent store!

If it's made for furniture, you can bet it won't scratch plastic!

 

[VinDSL]

BTW, thanks for bringing this subject to mind!

I've been looking through sputum, fingerprints, and taco sauce splatter for a while now, but was too lazy to polish my monitor.

This is what I used along with a single sheet of Bounty. I *feel* like a Merry Maid now! Maybe I'll go do the microwave...

Jeepers, Wally!

I forgot how nice this Dell looks when it's (ahem) Clean & Shiney...

 

[imported_maxdad007]

I have found that using a babywipe (if you have kids) is the best. I thoroughly rinse it of the solution they have them in and ring as much of the water as I can and then just wipe down and dry with a dish cloth. The wipes are lint free so it gets the job done.

 

[n7]

Monster Cleaner.

Seriously.

I think i've seen this same question asked 200 times over the years i've been on AT, & everyone who uses Monster Cleaner agrees it's fantastic.

Yes, i personally use it. No, i don't recommend Monster cables, but their cleaner = teh bestest.

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: n7
Monster Cleaner.

Hrm...

Never used it before, but it sounds like a weak emulsion of silicone & water - like Armor All.

Kinda pricey, isn't it?

 

[n7]

I have no clue what's in it TBH, but i've yet to see a cleaner that works as well for displays, whether it be a TV, LCD, preview LCD on cameras, cell phone LCDs, etc.

 

[Schadenfroh]

I use (clean) underwear and distilled water. Works like a charm.

 

[vhx]

Water and a soft towel, works every time without streaks.

 

[Deinonych]

Originally posted by: n7
Monster Cleaner.

Seriously.

I think i've seen this same question asked 200 times over the years i've been on AT, & everyone who uses Monster Cleaner agrees it's fantastic.

Yes, i personally use it. No, i don't recommend Monster cables, but their cleaner = teh bestest.

Seconded. Monster Cleaner really does work well. I use it on all of my LCDs.