How do you clean your monitor screen?

P4-630 · May 23, 2017

With my older LG 1080p screen I always cleaned it with "special" monitor cleaner but I have noticed it always leaves smudges on it, ok you don't see it when it's on much , but you do when there is something black on it and when it's off.

My new monitor is still pretty spotless and I'd like to keep it this way but not sure when I need to clean it if I use the same cleaner for it since it isn't that good afterall.

I hate smudges on my monitors!!! :banghead:

What do you use?
Or what stuff do you recommend cleaning a monitor with which leaves no smudges.

Thanks!

Mussels · May 23, 2017

Smear my finger over the drool/food that landed on the screen and make a smudge
use a microfiber cloth + some random cleaning spray bottle i bought dirt cheap once there are too many smudges.

its more about using a lint-free, non scratch cloth than the cleaning liquid - even just a slightly (and i do mean SLIGHTLY) damp microfiber cloth will get the job done.

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · May 23, 2017

When it is off and cool i wipe it with a damp cloth.

Countryside · May 23, 2017

I usually use this cleaning set.

And then i check my monitor for spots like this

qubit · May 23, 2017

I put a bit of spit on my finger, then wipe it off with a bit of tissue paper. This is only for little smudges and bits stuck to the screen of course.

P4-630 · May 23, 2017

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
When it is off and cool i wipe it with a damp cloth.

Do you use any specific cleanser?

Vayra86 · May 23, 2017

qubit said:
I put a bit of spit on my finger, then wipe it off with a bit of tissue paper. This is only for little smudges and bits stuck to the screen of course.

Back to basics, I love it

Same here, works fine. Or just breathe heavily over the screen and use a microfiber cloth. Has done the work for over 20 years now

P4-630 · May 23, 2017

qubit said:
I put a bit of spit on my finger, then wipe it off with a bit of tissue paper. This is only for little smudges and bits stuck to the screen of course.

Lol, I won't do that, it's the spit spots in time I need to get that off...

I will buy some new more suitable cloth then, using the same "monitor cleanser".

Vayra86 · May 23, 2017

The real question here is not 'how do you clean the monitor'

It is 'how do you get that last speck of dust out of the GOD DAMN BEZEL CORNERS

This is going to annoy me the rest of the day now :eek:

95Viper · May 23, 2017

New clean microfiber clothe and just a little water, to dampen the screen.
I found that most cleaners, I have tried, leave streaks or smudges.

P4-630 · May 23, 2017

Vayra86 said:
'how do you get that last speck of dust out of the GOD DAMN BEZEL CORNERS

This is going to annoy me the rest of the day now

I don't have this problem with my current monitors.

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · May 23, 2017

P4-630 said:
Do you use any specific cleanser?

just water, the screen must be cool ....i.e. OFF

Vayra86 · May 23, 2017

P4-630 said:
I don't have this problem with my current monitors.

Yeah I know

But I think in due time there will still be some annoying little corner where stuff accumulates anyway. You know how it is

P4-630 · May 23, 2017

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
just water, the screen must be cool.

Ok when I need to clean it, I'll try it in the morning before starting up my PC.

I will order this one as well:
https://www.cameranu.nl/nl/p234874/jjc-cl-c4-microfiber-doekje-met-beschermkoker-en-bajonethaak

qubit · May 23, 2017

P4-630 said:
Lol, I won't do that, it's the spit spots in time I need to get that off...

I will buy some new more suitable cloth then, using the same "monitor cleanser".

It works well enough until I get to clean it properly.

SnakeDoctor · May 23, 2017

The Manhattan Lcd cleaning kit leaves no streak on the screen at all - just finished the last drop . Now to source a new bottle (bought 3 years ago)

P4-630 · May 23, 2017

Also found another solution for spot prevention....

DRDNA · May 23, 2017

Warm water damp cotton cloth and then a dusting with a lint free cloth.

Frick · May 23, 2017

I use natures damp cloth: I lick them off.

qubit · May 23, 2017

Frick said:
I use natures damp cloth: I lick them off.

Eugh, gross!

You gotta be joking?!

de.das.dude · May 23, 2017

Spit and 100%cotton shirt or something.

Jk i use some window cleaner spray which i also cleab my helmet visor with.

Frick · May 23, 2017

qubit said:
Eugh, gross!

You gotta be joking?!

Am I known to make jokes?

BumbleBee · May 23, 2017

I use a damp J Cloth with water. make sure you rub in circles if you don't want streaks

AlienIsGOD · May 23, 2017

I use this http://emzone.ca/products/computer-care/47046-lcd-plasma-foam-screen-cleaner-with-cloth/

Always works and is easy to wipe off

DRDNA · May 23, 2017

oh yeah and most TV's and monitors come with instructions on method of cleaning for their product.

This is a copy and paste from my Asus laptop manual.

"
Notebook PC E-Manual
11
Caring for your Notebook PC
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery
pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook
PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth
dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent
and a few drops of warm water. Remove any extra
moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth."
"
Do not use strong solvents such as thinners,
benzene, or other chemicals on or near your
Notebook PC"

This is a copy and paste from my LG 50" 50PK550 manual

" When cleaning, unplug the power cord and scrub gently with a soft cloth to prevent scratching. Do not spray water or other liquids directly on the TV as electric shock may occur. Do not clean with chemicals such as alcohol, thinners or benzene."

I remember back in the day when LCD first came out and they advised DO NOT USE AMMONIA OR ALCOHOL as it would put a fog type finish to the LCD.

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