Household products to clean monitor?

TJ- · Jun 24, 2006, 05:45 AM

ive got a laptop monitor that has a load of fingerprints and smudges on it. Tried warm water on a cloth but it doesnt work. What can i use to clean this monitor that is safe and i would have in my house?

niceguyrichy · Jun 24, 2006, 05:47 AM

just about anything soapy and non abrasive

baby wipes would do it

LuCifer · Jun 24, 2006, 06:48 AM

Windex?

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 24, 2006, 07:30 AM

Well its trick but they do make srays I usealy just use a damp paper towel
monitor-cleaning premoistened wipes, or with monitor-cleaning solution
sprayed on a cloth or paper towel.You have to take care in what you use....

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Originally Posted by LuCifer

Windex?

NEVER! Unless he'd like to permantly remove the anti glare coating,
the amonia will take it right off

Auman · Jun 24, 2006, 07:33 AM

I've heard that most LCD cleaners are just water and some rubbing alcohol and it's easy to make it yourself.

LuCifer · Jun 24, 2006, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Neon_Cowboy

Well its trick but they do make srays I usealy just use a damp paper towel
monitor-cleaning premoistened wipes, or with monitor-cleaning solution
sprayed on a cloth or paper towel.You have to take care in what you use....

NEVER! unless he'd like to permantly remove the anti glare coating,
the amonia wil take it right off

Omg.. that I didnt know maybe that explains why my monitor is all weird now

TJ- · Jun 24, 2006, 07:47 AM

yea... some really retarded ideas in here... mabye ill just go and buy some actual monitor cleaner...

riles9262 · Jun 24, 2006, 05:42 PM

Just a damp cloth that's soft, and non abrasive...haha and windex, you're kidding right? Maybe you've watched 'my big fat greek wedding' a little too often.

Dark Lord · Jun 24, 2006, 05:58 PM

i used to use windex all the time, but of course that was for a CRT.

i actually havnt cleaned this monitor at all yet since ive had it. i just wipe it down with a dry papertowel after now and then.

Guyver2K5 · Jun 24, 2006, 07:13 PM

i just use water

cadaveca · Jun 24, 2006, 08:29 PM

I use a dampened microfibre cloth.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Jun 27, 2006, 12:13 AM

i've used windex on my crt for years, but NOW i think the coating coming off after 4 years now im gonna replace it anyways. it worked well before though

Markius · Jun 27, 2006, 03:08 AM

i dont have a LCD anymore, but for CRT "baby wipes" followed by newspaper is perfect

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Jun 27, 2006, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Markius

i dont have a LCD anymore, but for CRT "baby wipes" followed by newspaper is perfect

doesnt the newsprint wipe off? the crt/lcd cleaning kits are cheap anyways

Lowfat · Jun 27, 2006, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Guyver2K5

i just use water

same here.

Razgriz · Jun 27, 2006, 04:34 AM

Spit

mkk · Jun 27, 2006, 04:55 AM

Dampened microfiber cloth takes care of typical monitor smudges. If you need something more effective you can put a miniscule drop of hand dishwashing liquid in a glass of hot water and stir it around. Dip a piece of cloth in that and work gently on the smudges before wiping the surface dry. I've never seen a need for stronger or specialised cleaning chemicals.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 27, 2006, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LuCifer

Omg.. that I didnt know maybe that explains why my monitor is all weird now

You serious? This a LCD or CRT?

Dyre Straits · Jun 27, 2006, 07:30 AM

RE: Newspapers for cleaning glass

From many, many years ago, one of the best items that can be used for cleaning glass is old newspapers. We used to use these all the time before paper towels came into common usage. (Yes, I'm THAT old. LOL!)

Anyway, for something like an LCD screen, I'd be VERY careful about using paper towels. I'd fear there could be some scratching as a result.

What I would use, however, is an old (or even new) white sock. Just dampen it with a little, very little, dish liquid and water. Dish liquid will cut the grease and grime left from the fingerprints. Then, just wipe it clean with a dry part.

TJ- · Jun 27, 2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mkk

Dampened microfiber cloth takes care of typical monitor smudges. If you need something more effective you can put a miniscule drop of hand dishwashing liquid in a glass of hot water and stir it around. Dip a piece of cloth in that and work gently on the smudges before wiping the surface dry. I've never seen a need for stronger or specialised cleaning chemicals.

best advise so far.

Drakon · Jun 27, 2006, 01:00 PM

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We used to use these all the time before paper towels came into common usage. (Yes, I'm THAT old. LOL!)

Oh don't feel bad, bud. I've used newspapers too, and I'm only half your age

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mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,490 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Dampened microfiber cloth takes care of typical monitor smudges. If you need something more effective you can put a miniscule drop of hand dishwashing liquid in a glass of hot water and stir it around. Dip a piece of cloth in that and work gently on the smudges before wiping the surface dry. I've never seen a need for stronger or specialised cleaning chemicals.