How should i clean my monitor screen?

[ComputerNewbie]

I got dirty fingerprints all over my samsung955df

Is there like a special way to clean moniter screens?

 

[Strafe]

Some people will tell you that you have to use something special or you'll destroy the coating, bah... I've been using windex on my Sony GDM-500PS for years, your mileage may vary.

 

[IsOs]

You definitely want to get the fingerprints off the screen. Try just using a sunglass / photo lens rag.

 

[ComputerNewbie]

any other suggestions?

 

[oblivion2888]

i juss use isopropyl alcohol

 

[Raincity]

http://forums.anandtech.com/arcmessageview.cfm?catid=31&threadid=161836

Rain

 

[Euclid]

Whatever you do, don't use any type of alcohol!!!
It will take off most Anti-glare coverings.
It's a good way to ruin a great monitor.

 

[medic]

I take a VERY soft cotton cloth (make sure there is NO fabric softener on it) and a spray bottle of water (filtered or bottled is best)...mist the cloth then lightly wipe the monitor.

 

[Shazam]

Avoid Windex!!! You don't want to take the risk that it's going to damage your screen!!!

 

[jaydee]

First of all, does it have any type of anti-glare coating? If so use no more than water and soft cloth.

 

[sov05]

does the "Computer and Electronics" cleaners damage monitors?

The pack of the spray bottle says "works fine on monitors, tv's etc"
but can it damage it?

 

[Thanatopsis]

I just take a paper towel, wet it, and wipe off the screen. It seems to work well and if you wipe all the water off it doesn't streak.

 

[Euclid]

Most of the Computer/electronics cleaners that say "use for monitors" etc, should NOT be used on monitor screens.
Maybe they plan on you cleaning the case or something, I don't know.

But don't use any kind of alcohol cleaner (even windex) on your monitor screen....

I called Mitsubishi and they told me to use nothing but warm water...

 

[Mark R]

I've used domestic glass cleaner containing isopropyl alcohol (Nilglass) on my iiyamas, every week, for several years. There has been no noticable degradation in the coating on either of them.

The secret is to use, extremely soft cotton cloths which have not been washed with fabric softner.

If you really want to avoid alcohols, then distilled water works almost as well. A scrupulously clean cloth is just as important.

 

[Mucman]

I use Kensignton Screen Cleaner which I bought at Office Depot... there were two kinds there and this was the one that said it's safe to use on anti-glare screens. I also got the lint-free wipes and it cleans the monitor wonderfully. I have also heard any cleaner without ammonia will work but I figured it's better safe than sorry.