Question Is Using Dish Soap to Remove the Stain on My Screen a Good Idea?

[ink555]

Hi, I have this stain on my screen:

https://imgur.com/a/smqLA1R

I use Philips svc1116f along with its microfiber cloth to clean my screen, but they are not enough to remove this stain.

The sites below say that I might mix 1-2 drops of mild dish soap into a bowl of plain water and moisten my cleaning cloth with it to clean my screen. Can I remove the stain in this way without damaging my screen?

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[Tech Junky]

The only issue might be water dripping down into the plastic bezel and hitting the ribbon cable or something else.

Try dabbing your finger on your tongue and rub it off. When it's off then just buff it with the microfiber.

If the screen doesn't have a special coasting then just use some Windex and paper towel to clean any smudges.

 

[ink555]

The only issue might be water dripping down into the plastic bezel and hitting the ribbon cable or something else.

Try dabbing your finger on your tongue and rub it off. When it's off then just buff it with the microfiber.

If the screen doesn't have a special coasting then just use some Windex and paper towel to clean any smudges.

Some people in other forums said that the stain looks like it is on the inside of the glass panel, so in that case, I cannot remove it. Do you agree with this? Can this stain be on the inside of the glass panel?

 

[Tech Junky]

Well, if you run your finger nail across it do you feel a change in the surface?

It would take some talent to get between the sandwich layers of a screen to do something. They're laminated together to prevent damage. I can't tell from the photo but, try cleaning it with your finger and then try other options.

 

[mindless1]

Yes, dish soap in water, wet the stain, let it sit to soften a minute, wipe off with a microfiber cloth. Wipe again with clean water so no soap scum is left behind, wipe a 3rd time with a dry microfiber cloth to remove any remaining moisture before it dries to a water spot.

If there is no coating on the outside, you can also use stronger cleaners like rubbing alcohol or an ammonia solution, sparingly. How can you have never had an occasion to clean a monitor screen? I guess there's a first time for everyone.

 

[ink555]

Yes, dish soap in water, wet the stain, let it sit to soften a minute, wipe off with a microfiber cloth. Wipe again with clean water so no soap scum is left behind, wipe a 3rd time with a dry microfiber cloth to remove any remaining moisture before it dries to a water spot.

If there is no coating on the outside, you can also use stronger cleaners like rubbing alcohol or an ammonia solution, sparingly. How can you have never had an occasion to clean a monitor screen? I guess there's a first time for everyone.

On second thoughts, I have decided not to use dish soap at all. Monitor's user guide recommends using a 50/50 mix of water and isopropyl alcohol for more difficult situations.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06081133.pdf

 

[Tech Junky]

@ink555
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[aigomorla]

Well using things like ammonia was scorned because of how it would drip and could possible get into the wires and other components damaging the monitor.
It was also scorned on glossy screens because it could strip the gloss coating, but most PC monitors now are Matte and not gloss leaving most of the gloss to HDTV's.

If I recall matte screen has no coating on it. Its the effect of a polarizer that makes the screen matte, so i could of sworn i read somewhere that using ammonia, and 70% alcohol was perfectly safe on a PC Monitor.

 

[mindless1]

^ No dripping issue if you only use enough to little more than dampen the microfiber cloth.

 

[igor_kavinski]

No, using dish soap to remove stains from your screen is not a good idea. Dish soap is designed to break down and remove grease and food residue from dishes, but it can be too harsh for delicate electronic screens.

That's one of the better responses I've seen from bots.

 

[seasodaweb]

Hi, I have this stain on my screen:

https://imgur.com/a/smqLA1R

I use Philips svc1116f along with its microfiber cloth to clean my screen, but they are not enough to remove this stain.

The sites below say that I might mix 1-2 drops of mild dish soap into a bowl of plain water and moisten my cleaning cloth with it to clean my screen. Can I remove the stain in this way without damaging my screen?

Clean your monitor or TV screen

The best tips to remove smudges and stains from a PC monitor or an HDTV.

www.cnet.com

How to Clean a Computer Monitor/LCD Screen: 11 Steps

Regularly cleaning your LCD monitor keeps it free of dust, smudges, and germs. Wiping with a dry microfiber cloth is the safest cleaning option and is surprisingly effective at removing germs. You may need to use a dampened microfiber...

www.wikihow.com

I use the Philips svc1116f and microfiber cloth combo too, but sometimes those stubborn stains just won't budge. From what I've seen, mixing a couple of drops of mild dish soap in water and wiping with a moistened cloth could do the trick. Just make sure you don't go overboard with the soap and don't scrub too hard, otherwise you could end up damaging your screen.