Dust Particles on my LCD

[JohnKimble]

How do I clean them without fvcking up my LCD? As well as thumbprints, etc?

 

[ajikan]

microfiber cloth? with warm water. (I think)

 

[alimoalem]

i just use a lens cleaning cloth (the thing to clean glasses with). but i've only used it on CRT and laptop screens cause i don't have any LCD monitors

 

[Markbnj]

I use standard gauze pads such as you get at the pharmacy, and 70% isopropyl alchohol. Seems to work great.

 

[JohnKimble]

ok. but would the alcohol/gauze pads/leans cleaning cloth / microfiber cloth mess up the screen glare coating (?) on the lcd?

 

[LiquidImpulse]

Mr. Clean ftw!

 

[batmanuel]

Swiffer duster for the dust build up, soft cotton rag (or old t-shirt) moistened with a little bit of water for the fingerprints. You want just enough water to wet the screen a little and break up the oil from the fingerprints.

 

[batmanuel]

Originally posted by: JohnKimble
ok. but would the alcohol/gauze pads/leans cleaning cloth / microfiber cloth mess up the screen glare coating (?) on the lcd?

That's what I've always heard, that it is best to not use any solvents to clean the screen. I'm not sure about the newer LCDs and what kinds of coatings they have.

 

[JohnKimble]

well i have a samsung 172x lcd.

 

[7earitup]

50% rubbing alcohol/50% warm water and a soft cloth. Been doing it for a while now and it doesn't hurt anything and cleans the screen with no problems.

 

[Amaroque]

I've always used 100% cotton, with only water on it. Works great for me, but I've never had any major grease, or grime on the screen.

 

[Powermoloch]

air duster...then alcohol w/ a nice nice cloth. Make sure the power is OFF!!!!

 

[ta8689]

Brake cleaner and sandpaper

 

[Amaroque]

Originally posted by: ta8689
Brake cleaner and sandpaper

I guess your vision is like 20/400 to boot.

 

[ta8689]

my vision is exellent. I would suggest watered down alcohol to clean it. definitly something lint free and non abrasive. I use the little cloth that came with a rifle scope I bought last year. Made to not scratch stuff.

 

[xtknight]

In my ViewSonic manual it just says gently rub with damp (clean water) cloth.

 

[poisonthewell]

wipe it off with a lint free cloth and keep your fingers off the screen

 

[Markbnj]

That's what I've always heard, that it is best to not use any solvents to clean the screen. I'm not sure about the newer LCDs and what kinds of coatings they have.

70% isopropyl won't dissolve anything that is used on the front of a monitor.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: batmanuel
Swiffer duster for the dust build up, soft cotton rag (or old t-shirt) moistened with a little bit of water for the fingerprints. You want just enough water to wet the screen a little and break up the oil from the fingerprints.

:thumbsup: Works for me!

 

[Skott]

For dust only just use a micro filter cloth or something similar. I wouldnt use anything else unless you got finger prints and such.

 

[Howard]

Water only. Soap if somebody happens to touch my screen.