Comments on: How to Clean an LCD Screen http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: STEVE http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-71421 STEVE Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:30:08 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-71421 Jennifer First sorry for the spelling I am dyslexic.... "some say don’t........some say do" "I really don’t understand why one thing says do this and the other says something different, which is RIGHT?" This is often the case with the internet and open forums like this. You have to remember that by posting or reading a forum like this that you are posting and reading to/from all who are doing the same thing. Not everyone who posts an answer will be an expert. So the one that is "RIGHT" is the one you think is "RIGHT" and that the problem you have to have know the answer to know witch one is "RIGHT" otherwise it's tack your pic and hope the one you pic is OK. But I would always go with some form of logic: and ask: What is in most commercial cleaning LCD products? answer "NOT vinegar" so most problem the posts saying "NOT vinegar" are right. That said if the screen is glass then vinegar is good. As for the "microfiber cloths" I don't think any post says not to use them. Basically you don't want dust,hears or scratches. Hop this helps Jennifer

First sorry for the spelling I am dyslexic….

“some say don’t……..some say do” “I really don’t understand why one thing says do this and the other says something different, which is RIGHT?”

This is often the case with the internet and open forums like this. You have to remember that by posting or reading a forum like this that you are posting and reading to/from all who are doing the same thing. Not everyone who posts an answer will be an expert. So the one that is “RIGHT” is the one you think is “RIGHT” and that the problem you have to have know the answer to know witch one is “RIGHT” otherwise it’s tack your pic and hope the one you pic is OK. But I would always go with some form of logic: and ask:

What is in most commercial cleaning LCD products? answer “NOT vinegar” so most problem the posts saying “NOT vinegar” are right. That said if the screen is glass then vinegar is good.

As for the “microfiber cloths” I don’t think any post says not to use them. Basically you don’t want dust,hears or scratches.

Hop this helps

]]> By: Steve http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-67756 Steve Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:42:37 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-67756 I don't recommend monster cleaner like someone did that stuff streaks to all heck and takes forever to come out. I made the mistake of using a damp paper cloth and though luckily I haven't scratched the tv screen at all it left a little bit of white what i'm assuming paper towel bits like...embeded into my screen i've tried washing them out gently and rubbing them out and what not but they just arn't coming off...any suggestions? I don’t recommend monster cleaner like someone did that stuff streaks to all heck and takes forever to come out. I made the mistake of using a damp paper cloth and though luckily I haven’t scratched the tv screen at all it left a little bit of white what i’m assuming paper towel bits like…embeded into my screen i’ve tried washing them out gently and rubbing them out and what not but they just arn’t coming off…any suggestions?

]]> By: Chris J.! http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-64236 Chris J.! Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:39:37 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-64236 I've heard that ice can help take gum off. Not entirely sure though. I’ve heard that ice can help take gum off. Not entirely sure though.

]]> By: Melinda http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-53622 Melinda Wed, 26 May 2010 17:22:22 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-53622 I used Windex to clean my TV screen. now it has swirls all over it and it's hard to watch, is there anything I can do for that? I used Windex to clean my TV screen. now it has swirls all over it and it’s hard to watch, is there anything I can do for that?

]]> By: Brad http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-46339 Brad Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:48:09 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-46339 Why is there all this confusion???? I've been using wipes sold at Walmart that are specifically made to clean LCD screens and they've always worked great!!! God god, just spend a couple bucks for these. A lot of stores sell LCD wipes. I don't understand why anyone would claim they damage your screen as they do not!! However-for badly spotted screens (made by soft drinks, etc), one might want to use something a bit more major. But for general cleaning use the wipes. (Btw, small amounts of soft drink spots can be gotten rid of using the wipes.) Why is there all this confusion???? I’ve been using wipes sold at Walmart that are specifically made to clean LCD screens and they’ve always worked great!!!

God god, just spend a couple bucks for these. A lot of stores sell LCD wipes. I don’t understand why anyone would claim they damage your screen as they do not!! However-for badly spotted screens (made by soft drinks, etc), one might want to use something a bit more major. But for general cleaning use the wipes.

(Btw, small amounts of soft drink spots can be gotten rid of using the wipes.)

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-44803 Jennifer Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:57:46 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-44803 well I've read every comment on here; some say don't use vinegar or microfiber cloths then some say DO. Well I use the microfiber on my TV for around 2 years now and my TV is FINE! So what's the deal? I really don't understand why one thing says do this and the other says something different, which is RIGHT? well I’ve read every comment on here; some say don’t use vinegar or microfiber cloths then some say DO. Well I use the microfiber on my TV for around 2 years now and my TV is FINE! So what’s the deal? I really don’t understand why one thing says do this and the other says something different, which is RIGHT?

]]> By: Mary http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-38382 Mary Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:26:47 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-38382 I was able to clean my TV. I finally took it apart (literally). The whole screen, I separated the two plastics & just wiped and used a blow-dryer to dry the damp. It worked, the TV looks like nothing ever happened. I was able to clean my TV. I finally took it apart (literally). The whole screen, I separated the two plastics & just wiped and used a blow-dryer to dry the damp. It worked, the TV looks like nothing ever happened.

]]> By: Mike http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-38370 Mike Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:13:24 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-38370 First, wipe with a damp cloth that has just a drop of Dawn on it, follow with a cloth with very little isopropyl alcohol (gets any fingerprints and smudges real good), and then follow with a dampened cloth of just water. Cloths I used were just cotton pillowcases. First, wipe with a damp cloth that has just a drop of Dawn on it, follow with a cloth with very little isopropyl alcohol (gets any fingerprints and smudges real good), and then follow with a dampened cloth of just water. Cloths I used were just cotton pillowcases.

]]> By: Mark http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-37543 Mark Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:56:55 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-37543 I was carrying my 32" TV down to the basement and slipped on the stairs. The TV dragged across the white stair rail and left 2 large white paint marks on the LCD screen. I found your tip, tried the vinegar (it worked somewhat). I then tried the alcohol, in the mixture you stated. The alcohol worked great and left no marks whatsoever. You could never tell it happened. Thank you very much!!! I was carrying my 32″ TV down to the basement and slipped on the stairs. The TV dragged across the white stair rail and left 2 large white paint marks on the LCD screen. I found your tip, tried the vinegar (it worked somewhat). I then tried the alcohol, in the mixture you stated. The alcohol worked great and left no marks whatsoever. You could never tell it happened. Thank you very much!!!

]]> By: Col http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-33623 Col Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:27:33 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-33623 RE: How do i get a splash of emulsion paint off my LCD. If its a small 'spot' of paint, like me you can take a sharp knife and 'scrape' the paint off using a very delicate amount of pressure and a lot of care. If its a larger amount of paint, you may have to buy a new LCD as removing a large amount of dried paint physically will damage the screen, and chemicals that dissolve the paint will probably melt everything including the screen. Good luck. RE: How do i get a splash of emulsion paint off my LCD.

If its a small ‘spot’ of paint, like me you can take a sharp knife and ‘scrape’ the paint off using a very delicate amount of pressure and a lot of care.

If its a larger amount of paint, you may have to buy a new LCD as removing a large amount of dried paint physically will damage the screen, and chemicals that dissolve the paint will probably melt everything including the screen.

Good luck.

]]> By: Ange http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-20651 Ange Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:37:03 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-20651 How do I get a splash of emulsion paint of my LCD? Please, any advice. How do I get a splash of emulsion paint of my LCD? Please, any advice.

]]> By: Shopgirl7907 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-10296 Shopgirl7907 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:01:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-10296 Vinegar is not good for your LCD. I buy these little wipes at Wal-Mart in the electronics section. It is an alcohol solution in an individually wrapped packet. They work well and you get like 20 or 30 for $1.97 best of all they are good to leave in your laptop bag for on the go cleaning since they are individually packaged. Vinegar is not good for your LCD. I buy these little wipes at Wal-Mart in the electronics section. It is an alcohol solution in an individually wrapped packet. They work well and you get like 20 or 30 for $1.97 best of all they are good to leave in your laptop bag for on the go cleaning since they are individually packaged.

]]> By: Bill C. http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-8416 Bill C. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:11:15 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-8416 Another pretty good product to clean LCD screens with is a product called Clearview. It is a Isopropyl Alcohol based product which contains no ammonia. I tried it on my 40 inch LCD TV and it did a nice job on the screen. Another pretty good product to clean LCD screens with is a product called Clearview. It is a Isopropyl Alcohol based product which contains no ammonia. I tried it on my 40 inch LCD TV and it did a nice job on the screen.

]]> By: Hungdukie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-6448 Hungdukie Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:36:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-6448 I recently purchased a wide-screen LCD TV and was concerned about what to clean the screen with. I spent hours Googling the topic and here is a synopsis of what I found: Use a 1:1 mix of 95% or better isopropyl alcohol and Distilled water or just distilled water (tap water has minerals that can scratch the glass) Spray the mixture onto a: chamois/microfiber/100% cotton lint-free cloth Unless you actually want to scratch or damage your expensive equipment: NEVER use paper towels, toilet paper, etc. ( they can scratch) NEVER use any product containing ammonia (it can damage the coating) NEVER use vinegar (it can break down the coating and turn the surface yellow) Hope this helps someone. I recently purchased a wide-screen LCD TV and was concerned about what to clean the screen with. I spent hours Googling the topic and here is a synopsis of what I found:
Use a 1:1 mix of 95% or better isopropyl alcohol and Distilled water or just distilled water (tap water has minerals that can scratch the glass)

Spray the mixture onto a: chamois/microfiber/100% cotton lint-free cloth

Unless you actually want to scratch or damage your expensive equipment:

NEVER use paper towels, toilet paper, etc. ( they can scratch)
NEVER use any product containing ammonia (it can damage the coating)
NEVER use vinegar (it can break down the coating and turn the surface yellow)
Hope this helps someone.

]]> By: Palau http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-3202 Palau Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:03:02 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-3202 I use a clean, slightly damp chamois leather. Works a treat with no chemicals required. I use a clean, slightly damp chamois leather. Works a treat with no chemicals required.

]]> By: Forone http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-2942 Forone Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:40:37 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-2942 Jerry Carter: Monster LCD cleaner is not cheap but is safe and works great. Jerry Carter: Monster LCD cleaner is not cheap but is safe and works great.

]]> By: Pete http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-1538 Pete Fri, 30 May 2008 00:17:30 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-1538 I've used Windex or generic glass cleaner to clean LCD screens for years and have NEVER had an issue. I’ve used Windex or generic glass cleaner to clean LCD screens for years and have NEVER had an issue.

]]> By: Charles http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-1532 Charles Thu, 29 May 2008 20:17:54 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-1532 No, absolutely WRONG. NEVER use vinegar to clean LCD screens, it will cause the plastic surface to yellow. Manufacturers like Apple recommend cleaning with a soft cloth and a solution of water and no more than 50% isopropyl alcohol. I personally clean my screen with a microfiber cloth and water. Microfiber cloths are commonly sold as eyeglass cleaners, it is designed to wipe up dust and dirt. With the right cloth, you only need water. No, absolutely WRONG. NEVER use vinegar to clean LCD screens, it will cause the plastic surface to yellow.

Manufacturers like Apple recommend cleaning with a soft cloth and a solution of water and no more than 50% isopropyl alcohol. I personally clean my screen with a microfiber cloth and water. Microfiber cloths are commonly sold as eyeglass cleaners, it is designed to wipe up dust and dirt. With the right cloth, you only need water.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-1132 Jerry Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:16:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-1132 I'm got a problem that few if any others will have encountered: in a modern museum setting, we have several large LCD monitors that are routinely exposed to small quantities of water mist (from a simulated flash flood exhibit). During design, the quantities of water were deemed insignificant, but over time we've found the build-up of mineral deposits ("hard water stains") in the form of droplets on the screens has become a problem. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm reluctant to try any of the acidic, off-the-shelf hard water stain removers that you might use in your shower, but I'm open to any suggestions. I’m got a problem that few if any others will have encountered: in a modern museum setting, we have several large LCD monitors that are routinely exposed to small quantities of water mist (from a simulated flash flood exhibit). During design, the quantities of water were deemed insignificant, but over time we’ve found the build-up of mineral deposits (“hard water stains”) in the form of droplets on the screens has become a problem. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m reluctant to try any of the acidic, off-the-shelf hard water stain removers that you might use in your shower, but I’m open to any suggestions.

]]> By: DF http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-1103 DF Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:42:05 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/office/how-to-clean-an-lcd-screen/#comment-1103 Someone at Target told me that a little drop of dawn dish soap and water works great. I've been cleaning my LCD TV that way for a while now and it looks and works great. Someone at Target told me that a little drop of dawn dish soap and water works great. I’ve been cleaning my LCD TV that way for a while now and it looks and works great.

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