Cleaning LCD panels ?

[Soulkeeper]

Are glass cleaners with ammonia safe ?
I've heard people say that paper towels aren't even safe ?
My old CRT didn't care what I used.
what's the truth on this matter ?
thanks

 

[QuantumPion]

LCD screens are made of plastic, not glass. Abrasive paper towels and strong cleaning chemicals highly unrecommended. Use soft cloth and water to be safe. Alcohol should be ok but I'd only use it if water is insufficient.

 

[Will Robinson]

I've found the best method for cleaning displays is to get a small,soft,cotton hand towel,soak it in hot water then wring it free of water till it's just hot and damp.
Wipe the screen carefully with it and the heat will remove any grease build up while the slight dampness deals with any dirt or marks.

 

[apoppin]

If you use water, use distilled or reverse osmosis.

Also the microfiber cloths used to clean glass lenses can be used. Blow the dust off and avoid touching the screen.

i got 5x1 Eyefinity displays to babysit now

 

[dma0991]

Just a damp cloth will do but would be better to use a dry cloth to wipe off the excess water as it might leave some less than desirable water spots on the screen. And abrasive substances are not advised for LCD monitors as CRT screens are made of glass and LCD monitors are not.

 

[Soulkeeper]

thanks everybody

also I purchased some "ammonia-free" "organic glass cleaner"
it smells like vinegar (and likely is)
does this sound like a safe bet ?

 

[SHAQ]

I have used Windex and paper towels a couple of times without damaging anything, but I use a microfiber cloth ordinarily.

 

[Arkaign]

I have used Windex and paper towels a couple of times without damaging anything, but I use a microfiber cloth ordinarily.

This. I pick up these 'lens and display cleaner' containers of disposable lint-free cloths at Fry's from time to time. Have never had trouble whatsoever cleaning my monitors and notebook screens with a spot of regular old windex and a soft piece of cloth though. No scuffs, marks, abrasions, discoloration, nothing. And this even includes a 4:3 LCD from 2003 that's probably been cleaned at least once a month for many years.

 

[C1]

Certain spots will require a moist wipe to remove (eg, greasy food particle). A piece of tissue paper with a bit of water or 50-50 water/alcohol will do it. Wipe gently. After that, a micro fiber cloth can be used. After a few cleans, dust swept by the mico fiber cloth will accumulate around the inside of the bezel. This can be removed in couple ways:

- Vacuum clean out the bezel edge (keeps dust from packing under the bezel) then final clean with the fiber cloth. While your at it, vacuum out your keyboard (particularly if it is a notebook).
- Use an artist brush to fleck the dust away from the bezel edge then remove the dust with the moist tissue, then final clean with the fiber cloth.

 

[Idontcare]

I use a dry swiffer pad to first dust my screen, removing all the loose debris while not pressing on the screen because they will scratch easily.

Then I use a very lightly damp paper towel (water only) to soften and remove any surface debris that was not removed by the dusting.

Then I dry the screen with another paper towel to avoid the formation of drying spots. Even if you use distilled water, the water will dissolve salts and surface debris present on the LCD and then form drying spots once the water evaporates.

I once used very dilute windex on my LCD...it took the anti-gloss coating right off the screen. Big mess.

 

[God Mode]

I've used a plain microfiber towel and 70% isopropyl on every LCD I ever had without a single issue.

 

[*kjm]

I use this on a lot of LCD's at school and my plasma's and LCD's at home... works great!

https://webvia.techni-tool.com/VIA/...CH&reqTitle=TITLE_VIASEARCHRESULT&newWindow=Y

 

[Zap]

If it is just dust or smudges, I use a normal micro fiber cloth. If it is something that won't come off this way (and yes I often eat/drink in front of my screen) sometimes dipping a corner of the micro fiber cloth in water does the trick. I also have LCD cleaners that I've purchased. Some of them work well, but some leaves residue.