cleaning your screen?

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rvlmtfnk · #1 Post by **rvlmtfnk** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:42 am

how do you guys go about cleaning your screen? theres some dust and a few fingerprint marks (frikin friends coming over and pointing to this and that, poking the screen). what is the best way to clean my screen without damaging it?

#2 Post by **GomJabbar** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:25 am

From Fairleigh Dickinson University: Care and Maintenance of LCD Screens

From Samsung USA FAQ: How Do I Safely Clean My LCD Monitor?

One note, they mention the use of Petroleum Benzine as one option. This is not a safe chemical to be exposed to. AFAIK, consumers cannot even purchase it in the US.

#3 Post by **JaneL** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:20 pm

Item #18 in the FAQ.

AndyL · #4 Post by **AndyL** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:47 am

Interesting that the links GomJabbar posted both contradict one detail in the FAQ. The FAQ says screen cleaning fluid is a mixture of water and ethanol, but those links specifically say not to use ethanol.

semaj · #5 Post by **semaj** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:15 pm

i think they mean no straight enthonal. just a mixture should be fine. thta is what i do. no bleach

christopher_wolf · #6 Post by **christopher_wolf** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:36 pm

Everything from 100% to 70% isopropyl/ethanol can slowly, over time, react with the polymers on the LCD surface (A slow esterization process I think, but that depends on the material that the LCD is made of). Eventually, it will get yellow and brittle; I have seen it happen to a few older LCD Monitors.

Greg Gebhardt · #7 Post by **Greg Gebhardt** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:12 pm

Before you go to the alchohol, start safe and dampen a soft paper towel and see what that does. Do not dampen to the point that water runs down the screen just lightly dampen a cloth.

If that does not work, a small amount or alchohol might be in order.

Tell you frinds to keep their grubby fingers off your screen!

#8 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:10 am

Actually paper is not too good to use for cleaning the LCD, as it can scratch. A soft cotton cloth is best - something like a baby's diaper.

#9 Post by **aamsel** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:06 am

I use a microfibre cloth and spray eyeglass cleaning solution purchased at an optician's office.

Andrew

semaj · #10 Post by **semaj** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:40 am

i usually use just water and wipe it clean and make sure i wipe it really dry. but if they prints dont come off thats when i use the 50-50 solution

cerebral_mamba · #11 Post by **cerebral_mamba** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:54 am

http://www.klearscreen.com/ is according to me one of the most expensive ones out there tat specialize in LCD screen cleaning solutions. I have their product and I have found it to be great on the LCD, palm rest and the buttons of the thinkpad T43. My hand sweat a lot at time and the sweat leaves a distinct mark on my palm rest, but their solution helped a lot and now no more markings, its really awesome.

the only catch is that, it does not seam to be very effective on the LCD covers. I prefer to clean the LCD cover with plain water, but the clot that come along with their package is great and will guarentee a scratch-free cleaning.

#12 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:35 am

aamsel wrote:I use a microfibre cloth and spray eyeglass cleaning solution purchased at an optician's office.

Andrew

Yeah, that's probably better than the soft cotton that I recommended above. The ideal wipe is soft and lint-free. As far as the solution goes, that's probably OK, but you should check the ingredients because (I think) eyeglasses are made from a different type of plastic (or glass).

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