* assuredly Scratched!
First we have to understand a petite bit of background about Lcd screens to know why we should be particular when cleaning. Lcd stands for Liquid Crystal Display; which has crystal molecules sandwiched under layers of polarized panels. These panels are normally made of "plastic-like" polymer materials, and like any plastics they can be assuredly scratched or gouged, even by just your fingernails! That's why cleaning Lcds requires extra care while cleaning compared to the old glass Crt monitors!
Lcd Monitors
* What You'll Need
- rubbing alcohol (aka isopropyl alcohol)
- distilled water (not tap water!)
- A soft cloth (lint-free)
* Steps
1. Dilute the rubbing alcohol into a mix with about 50% alcohol and the rest distilled water.
2. Pour this explication into a spray bottle. Old Windex bottles are good as they spray in a mist pattern with just the right whole to get good coverage on your screen. The spray bottles that squirt a single stream tend to drip explication all over the place.
3. Spray the mix onto a soft lint-free cloth. Old t-shirts and microfiber car wash cloths are both good choices. Large cloths are good since it helps to cut the risk of leaving streaks on the screen from too much pressure.
4. Moderately wipe the cloth on the screen in a circular consistent motion. Apply even pressure to the cloth and be particular not to push too hard, or scrape the screen with your fingernails!
* Suggestions
- costly products that you buy at the "computer screen cleaning" aisle of your local computer store include the same basic ingredients of alcohol and water! Some even include other harmful chemicals such as ethylene glycol, which may be ok on older glass Crt monitors, but should Not be used on Lcd screens! Some of the extra chemicals can also be harmful to the environment and to your health.
- Be sure to use Mineral water! Not tap water; you don't want hard mineral spots on your screen.
- Don't use tissue paper; they will leave lint and spots of paper stuck to your monitor. Also they're too thin, risking damage from your fingernails poking through.
- Don't apply too much solution. If you do, just wipe it off with the cloth and use less.
- You can also use lint-free lens wipes from photography stores, but they're thinner so be particular about your fingernails poking through.
- For a cheap ready-made explication from the store, you can also use Cd/Dvd cleaner, It's already designed to be plastic-safe, and is a straightforward explication of about 50% isopropyl alcohol.
* Some Precautions
- Don't use Windex or other glass cleaners! These include ammonia, which is ok for glass, but Will hurt your Lcd screen!
- Try not to use the assuredly cheap paper towels, like the tough brown ones in social washrooms. They can scratch your screen.
- Be sure to shut down your computer and your monitor, then unplug from the wall. This reduces the risk of electric damage in case you spill some of the explication on components.
- Don't drink isopropyl alcohol! It's toxic!
- If you aren't sure, you can test a small projection of the screen first.
Follow the steps and suggestions above, and your trusty Lcd monitor should give you years of clean, clear, trouble-free service.
How to Clean Your Lcd Tv screen