cleaning LCD monitor

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Jo-Anne Naples

I've been getting so many warnings about what not to use to clean LCD
monitors that I haven't a clue what I CAN use safely. Mine is 5 years old
and really needs to be cleaned with more than a quick wipe. What can I use
that won't damage it?

Thanks much!

Jo-Anne
 
Jo-Anne Naples said:
I've been getting so many warnings about what not to use to clean LCD monitors
that I haven't a clue what I CAN use safely. Mine is 5 years old and really
needs to be cleaned with more than a quick wipe. What can I use that won't
damage it?

Thanks much!

Jo-Anne
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You don't want to use any Alcohol or ammonia based cleaners, they will damage
the coating on LCD screens.

This is what I use:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882155230&Tpk=monster+screen+cleaner

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Jo-Anne Naples said:
I've been getting so many warnings about what not to use to clean LCD
monitors that I haven't a clue what I CAN use safely. Mine is 5 years old
and really needs to be cleaned with more than a quick wipe. What can I use
that won't damage it?

Thanks much!

Jo-Anne
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This web page isn't formatted the best, but I do get a chuckle out of
it. The author of the webpage, contacted a number of manufacturers,
to get their recommendations for cleaning methods. (The original site
is gone, so I have to use the archive again.) You'll notice not a lot
of thinking went into some of the answers.

http://web.archive.org/web/20030808170524/http://www.carlwebster.com/LCDCleaning.htm

To some extent, you can judge how safe they are to clean, by the outer
finish. For example, my current LCD screen has a hard glass cover over
it. That means I get to use Windex if I want. (And actually, the reason
I bought a screen with a glass cover, was so I could clean it.) If the
screen is soft and squashy, or has ripples in it, it may not like
liquids at all. At least, try applying liquid to the cleaning cloth,
and not directly to the screen. One of the ones I messed up (an LCD),
the liquid left splotchy stains all over the place.

And yes, I've ruined several displays in my lifetime, by cleaning
them... On one CRT, I damaged the AR coating, and ended up cleaning
all the AR off the tube, to "cover my tracks" :-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antireflective

Have fun,
Paul
 
Thank you, Brian!

Jo-Anne

Brian A. said:
You don't want to use any Alcohol or ammonia based cleaners, they will
damage the coating on LCD screens.

This is what I use:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882155230&Tpk=monster+screen+cleaner

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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Thank you, Paul M.! The only problem is that the people in those places
don't always know--and some of the cleaners I've seen don't say what's in
them.

Jo-Anne
 
Not a lot of thinking, indeed. It's particularly interesting how many of
them disagree with one another. I believe that when I bought my monitor
(from Dell, with the computer), the instruction was to clean it only with a
soft cloth, with nothing on it. I noticed at least one of the companies in
the list was still saying that. I printed off Dell's notes from the site you
gave me.

Thanks again, Paul!

Jo-Anne
 
Yeah, you are right. I forgot about them guys.


Jo-Anne Naples said:
Thank you, Paul M.! The only problem is that the people in those places
don't always know--and some of the cleaners I've seen don't say what's in
them.

Jo-Anne
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You're welcome Jo-Anne. The cleaner I recommended comes with a microfiber
cloth that won't scratch the screen, the cleaner doesn't run or leave streaks
and it should last a few years give/take depending on how dirty the screen gets
between cleanings. I've had mine for 4 years now and it's not even a quarter
used.

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
 
Thank you!

Jo-Anne

VanguardLH said:
Non-alcohol lens cleaner (used for eyeglasses). You can usually buy a
2-bottle set or a large bottle at Walmart's Vision Center for around $5
to $10. If the bottle doesn't say "no alcohol formula" then don't get
it.

I don't use cleaner wipes since they feel too abrasive. The Vision
Center probably also has a soft spongy lintless cloth for cleaning
eyeglasses.
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Hi, again, Brian,

I checked Newegg, and the Monster screen cleaner shown there is out of
stock. I looked at the Monster site and discovered two products that seem
almost the same. Both are offered by Amazon and by Amazon third parties.

It looks like what you have is Monster iClean Screen Cleaner; the Monster
site says it's a gel that works on computer monitors, cameras, and ipods.
(At Amazon, the best buy I found was $9.99 for a single bottle at
B0011DPDGG--a heavy discount off the $21.38 list price.)

The other one is Monster FlatScreen ScreenClean. This one doesn't
specifically say it's a gel, but it claims it won't drip. (At Amazon, it was
$14.61 for a 2-pack at B000AXSBEY.) It looks like it's intended particularly
for TV screens, and I get the impression it should be used sparingly, since
the site says "our unique cleaning solution for removing _occasional_ heavy
smudges without harming your TV's sensitive coatings" (my emphasis).

Anyway, I'll go with the iClean and thank you immensely for suggesting it!

Jo-Anne
 
Why can't you just use some dish soap and water, and thoroughly rinse it
when done (with a soft cloth)? Why the need for a special product?
 
Apparently, not all screens tolerate soap and water; since I'm not sure if
mine does (Dell implies that water might be OK but doesn't mention soap),
I'm opting for what I hope is safer.

Jo-Anne
 
Jo-Anne Naples said:
I've been getting so many warnings about what not to use to clean LCD
monitors that I haven't a clue what I CAN use safely. Mine is 5 years old
and really needs to be cleaned with more than a quick wipe. What can I use
that won't damage it?

Thanks much!

Jo-Anne
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Hello,
Research "Klear Screen" http://www.klearscreen.com/
I use this on Crt, LCD and eyeglasses. Never had a problem.
Follow the directions, most important.
It comes in a kit or a refill unit. Refill unit is half the price of the kit.
I have the 8oz. refill unit, 2 years old and use on 3 computer screens (1
19" crt, 2 20" lcd's), 1 32" LCD HDTV and 2 pair of eye glasses, 4oz's remain.
take care.
beamish.
 
Thank you, Beamish! I already ordered a different one, but I'm adding this
one to my bookmarks, just in case.

Jo-Anne
 
I've been getting so many warnings about what not to use to clean LCD
monitors that I haven't a clue what I CAN use safely. Mine is 5 years old
and really needs to be cleaned with more than a quick wipe. What can I use
that won't damage it?

Thanks much!

Jo-Anne
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Why ask HERE? This has NOTHING to do with the OS.

Ask elsewhere.
 
Gurney said:
Why ask HERE? This has NOTHING to do with the OS.

Ask elsewhere.
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You are truly a dumba$$.

She has gotten at least a half dozen replies to her
query and STILL you insist on spouting this dung.

Go elsewhere.
 
V said:
You are truly a dumba$$.

She has gotten at least a half dozen replies to her
query and STILL you insist on spouting this dung.

Go elsewhere.
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Ya think this is OldDuke? Another of his aliases!
 
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