"Jack Zeal" wrote in message
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Okay, it's a little weird.

I have a refurb Dell P991 (IIRC) monitor (19", flat trinitron). It has
a weird oily looking dirt on it which won't come off.

I note every other monitor like it I've seen (my local college has
dozens) also has it. It's largely only visible when the monitor's
powered down. It smears around when you try and clean it.

What doesn't work:

-Dish soap (tiny bit in water)
-Alcohol diluted
-Eyeglass cleaner

What else is recommended?

Kerosene (coal oil). Lay it on it's back, dampen a paper towel with kerosene
and leave it flat on there for a while. Keep it off the plastic if you can.
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