Cleaning LED or Plasma screen

skysidhe · 08-08-2009, 05:06 PM

How do you guys clean your computer screen?

There are so many conflicting reports on exactly what liquid to use or not use like: isopropyl alcohol,vinegar,water ect.

ONCE I used a damp cloth with 50/50 alcohol and water but I was not feeling good about it and I think it smeared a little.

I hope some of you have a tried and true method.

thanks

ZenGum · 08-08-2009, 08:10 PM

Just stand further back when watching porn...

TheMercenary · 08-09-2009, 04:35 AM

Try this.

http://cellar.org/showpost.php?p=583289&postcount=14

skysidhe · 08-09-2009, 08:34 AM

lol lol

Madman · 08-10-2009, 09:40 AM

Swifters is said to work well.

Apollo · 08-10-2009, 01:13 PM

I use: 1 part of whatever cleaning solution you want, be it alcohol, windex, whatevs, I use windex, and 5 or 6 parts distilled water, NOT tap water (prevents smearing/streaking).

I think the most important part of cleaning an LCD screen is NOT using paper towels or rough rags, which scratch up the screen. Don't use tissue paper, I think that stuff has lotion type stuff that smears up the screen.

Use that soft blue microfiber stuff or those camera lens cleaners or a really soft piece of cotton. Don't spray the cleaner directly on the screen either or you could get liquid where you don't want it. Spray it on the cloth.

I think the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen one of my friends do was use toothpaste to clean their screen. Needless to say, he was unsuccessful.

There! A nice lengthy post on screen cleaning. May it never be forgotten.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-11-2009, 01:25 AM

The instructions with my monitor said alcohol is ok but never use any ammonia.

skysidhe · 08-11-2009, 09:40 AM

Thanks Apollo and Bruce.

and toothpaste! I wonder how he though that was going to work. lol

I see distilled water alot and that is part of the equation I think I am missing.

Instructions? what instructions... I don't know no instructions.

well, I guess I should have saved my instructions.

dar512 · 08-11-2009, 11:07 AM

Who makes your monitor, Sky, and what model? The instructions are likely on-line.

ZenGum · 08-11-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollo

I think the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen one of my friends do was use toothpaste to clean their screen. Needless to say, he was unsuccessful.

Did he floss the power plug?

skysidhe · 08-12-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dar512

Who makes your monitor, Sky, and what model? The instructions are likely on-line.

oh good idea. Why didn't I think of that. I have found other users manuals online.

I have a very cheap Hannspree with a very beautiful clear screen which I like 100xs better than the very expensive flat screen I bought years ago for the xp which only looked good from across the room. * rant * I was so glad when it burnt out.

XAgent · 08-13-2009, 10:57 PM

Just use a really soft cloth and some cheap LCD cleaner at the store.

Beest · 08-16-2009, 01:24 AM

50/50 IPA (1,1 Histology grade) and Distilled/RO water, and a microfiber cloth as the wipe.

skysidhe · 08-16-2009, 09:58 AM

Thanks both of you

Gravdigr · 09-08-2009, 10:19 PM

Mine says no window cleaners, and even named Windex as a no-no. Also, I lol'ed on myself when I read Zen's first answer...

08-08-2009, 05:06 PM	#1
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Cleaning LED or Plasma screen How do you guys clean your computer screen? There are so many conflicting reports on exactly what liquid to use or not use like: isopropyl alcohol,vinegar,water ect. ONCE I used a damp cloth with 50/50 alcohol and water but I was not feeling good about it and I think it smeared a little. I hope some of you have a tried and true method. thanks

08-08-2009, 08:10 PM	#2
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08-09-2009, 04:35 AM	#3
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08-10-2009, 01:13 PM	#6
Apollo i need friends Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Transplanted from PDX to Wilmington, DE Posts: 65	I use: 1 part of whatever cleaning solution you want, be it alcohol, windex, whatevs, I use windex, and 5 or 6 parts distilled water, NOT tap water (prevents smearing/streaking). I think the most important part of cleaning an LCD screen is NOT using paper towels or rough rags, which scratch up the screen. Don't use tissue paper, I think that stuff has lotion type stuff that smears up the screen. Use that soft blue microfiber stuff or those camera lens cleaners or a really soft piece of cotton. Don't spray the cleaner directly on the screen either or you could get liquid where you don't want it. Spray it on the cloth. I think the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen one of my friends do was use toothpaste to clean their screen. Needless to say, he was unsuccessful. There! A nice lengthy post on screen cleaning. May it never be forgotten. __________________ Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

08-11-2009, 01:25 AM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The instructions with my monitor said alcohol is ok but never use any ammonia. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-09-2009, 08:34 AM	#4
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	lol lol

08-10-2009, 09:40 AM	#5
Madman has left the building. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 455	Swifters is said to work well.

08-11-2009, 09:40 AM	#8
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Thanks Apollo and Bruce. and toothpaste! I wonder how he though that was going to work. lol I see distilled water alot and that is part of the equation I think I am missing. Instructions? what instructions... I don't know no instructions. well, I guess I should have saved my instructions.

08-11-2009, 11:07 AM	#9
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Who makes your monitor, Sky, and what model? The instructions are likely on-line. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

08-13-2009, 10:57 PM	#12
XAgent Vivacious Vivisectionist Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36	Just use a really soft cloth and some cheap LCD cleaner at the store.

08-16-2009, 01:24 AM	#13
Beest Adapt and Survive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Posts: 957	50/50 IPA (1,1 Histology grade) and Distilled/RO water, and a microfiber cloth as the wipe.

08-16-2009, 09:58 AM	#14
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Thanks both of you

09-08-2009, 10:19 PM	#15
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