What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Harry Hamilton wrote:

What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without
causing damage?

That's a very good question! The instructions which came with both our
Samsung screens say to use only the "recommended detergent" - but they don't
say what that is!

I've recently cleaned the older of our screens - which had coffee spashes
and all manner of nasties on it(!) - with an Electrolube Safeclens
anti-static screen wipe. To all intents and purposes this is like a baby's
bottom wipe - a tissue impregnated with a cleaning agent of some sort,
sealed into a plastic sachet to stop the agent from evaporating during
storage. It did a good job!
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"Harry Hamilton" wrote in message
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What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?


I use either a very soft cotton cloth, or a soft tissue, moistened with
'Windolene', a very popular glass cleaner available here in the UK. It also
removes any greasy or sticky marks and gives the screen an 'as new'
appearance.

It is essential not to use course 'kitchen towels', they are far too
abrasive IME. It's also essential to ensure whatever you use has no bits of
debris attached which could scratch the LCD, which is why I prefer tissues
over a cotton cloth.

I also use this method on my CRT screens- and my glasses!

Dave

On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:04:16 GMT, Harry Hamilton
wrote:

What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

What screen, tv, computer?

Have you thought of reading the manual?

U F C
"Sarah" wrote in message
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On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:04:16 GMT, Harry Hamilton
wrote:

What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

What screen, tv, computer?

Have you thought of reading the manual?

On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:04:16 GMT, Harry Hamilton
wrote:

What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

I use windex on dirty LCDs and I've never had any problems. Be
careful not to get any under the edge of the LCD because it could
damage the cables that connect to the LCD glass. If it's just dusty,
then a damp cloth will work.
Andy Cuffe

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"Mike" wrote in message ...
In contravention of rfc1855 "kip" top posted:

U F C

What does the acronym stand for?




I don't know, but I bet it's not very nice!

Useless f*cking c*nt perhaps?

Dave

I used a soft tissue paper that has been slightly dampened with a little bit
of water. Water will not damage the screen. I keep repeating the cleaning
with new soft tissue papers until it is clean. I then wipe it dry with a
soft tissue paper. Never press hard to put any pressure on the screen. Never
use any strong soaps or cleaners, because the anti glare coating can be
removed. Cleaners, such as Windex, soaps, ammonia, vinegar, alcohol, and
est. should never be used!

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JANA
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"Harry Hamilton" wrote in message
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What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

Hi!

What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

If the manual for yours doesn't have a recommendation as to what should be
used, I'd recommend either a simple water-dampened cloth or one with glass
cleaner for stubborn gunk.

A lint free cloth of some kind is probably best. Paper towel works, but
might scratch and most brands seem to leave a lot of "lint" on the screen.

You won't want to use anything caustic or abrasive to clean the display.
Also be sure not to let any cleaner down into the edges of the display. If
that happens the panel may come up with strange colors, blocks or lines that
won't go away.

William

"JANA" wrote in message
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I used a soft tissue paper that has been slightly dampened with a little
bit
of water. Water will not damage the screen. I keep repeating the cleaning
with new soft tissue papers until it is clean. I then wipe it dry with a
soft tissue paper. Never press hard to put any pressure on the screen.
Never
use any strong soaps or cleaners, because the anti glare coating can be
removed. Cleaners, such as Windex, soaps, ammonia, vinegar, alcohol, and
est. should never be used!


I can't comment on those cleaners, but in the UK we have 'Windolene' spray
which I've routinely use on LCD screens for years, including laptops, and
haven't encountered any problems yet. I also use it on my glasses which have
an anti-reflection coating and it's fine.

I'd expect diluted vinegar would be OK, but I wouldn't use it as the smell
lasts for ages!

Dave

I am not familiar with Windolene, or have seen it in any of the stores over
here. I am in Canada. I would not dare to put vinegar on any surface that
has an anti glare coating. Vinegar is an acid.

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"Dave D" wrote in message
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"JANA" wrote in message
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I used a soft tissue paper that has been slightly dampened with a little
bit
of water. Water will not damage the screen. I keep repeating the cleaning
with new soft tissue papers until it is clean. I then wipe it dry with a
soft tissue paper. Never press hard to put any pressure on the screen.
Never
use any strong soaps or cleaners, because the anti glare coating can be
removed. Cleaners, such as Windex, soaps, ammonia, vinegar, alcohol, and
est. should never be used!


I can't comment on those cleaners, but in the UK we have 'Windolene' spray
which I've routinely use on LCD screens for years, including laptops, and
haven't encountered any problems yet. I also use it on my glasses which have
an anti-reflection coating and it's fine.

I'd expect diluted vinegar would be OK, but I wouldn't use it as the smell
lasts for ages!

Dave

windex has additives that can cause a rainbow effect on your screen.
Avoid it, just use distilled water.

On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 13:22:18 -0500, Andy Cuffe
wrote:

On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:04:16 GMT, Harry Hamilton
wrote:

What's the best way to clean like dust off an LCD Screen without causing
damage?

I use windex on dirty LCDs and I've never had any problems. Be
careful not to get any under the edge of the LCD because it could
damage the cables that connect to the LCD glass. If it's just dusty,
then a damp cloth will work.
Andy Cuffe

-- Use this address until 12/31/2005

-- Use this address after 12/31/2005

"JANA" wrote in message
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I used a soft tissue paper that has been slightly dampened with a little
bit
of water. Water will not damage the screen. I keep repeating the cleaning
with new soft tissue papers until it is clean. I then wipe it dry with a
soft tissue paper. Never press hard to put any pressure on the screen.
Never
use any strong soaps or cleaners, because the anti glare coating can be
removed. Cleaners, such as Windex, soaps, ammonia, vinegar, alcohol, and
est. should never be used!



I've been using Windex on laptops screens and coated CRTs for over 10 years.
Never a problem. Spray it on sparingly and wipe it off before it gets to
the bottom edge!

I accidently got a few speckles of Pledge furniture polish on a Sony coated
CRT and that damaged the coating.

"JANA" wrote in message
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I am not familiar with Windolene, or have seen it in any of the stores
over
here. I am in Canada. I would not dare to put vinegar on any surface that
has an anti glare coating. Vinegar is an acid.

Windolene is Windex.