How to clean Laptop screen?

zzzLazyDaisy · 2 March 2005 at 12:51AM

Hello, my beloved LT has just had its 2nd birthday. I love my little laptop, trouble is, I splash it when I'm eating (gross, I know!!) and leave finger prints on the screen when I've pointed something of interest out to my OH :rolleyes:

I asked in PC world if they had some wipes or something. The young man said to use a dry cloth (yeah right.... I TRIED that already...) or maybe a bit of spit on a tissue.... which I did try, and now the screen is even cruddier

Seems a bit drastic to trade my LT in coz of a dirty screen... any ideas?

Thanks a lot

fatboyonadiet · 2 March 2005 at 10:33AM

you can get screen wipes, try your local stationery store

Fastflys · 2 March 2005 at 10:50AM

AF [Automation Facilities] produce good computer cleaning products which are widely available.

The link below will take you to AF’s website. Scroll down to the third product. “Laptop-Clene”. Expect to pay £2.50/£3.50.

http://www.af-online.co.uk/cgi-bin/products.cgi?GROUPCODE=05&order_by=PRODUCTNAME&order=abc

A quick “Google” produced the following result:

http://www.mr-office.com/index-product-find.asp?qsQuery=267800&qsSrc=shopdotcom&bbcam=SDC&bbkid=267800&x

If you like gadgets and don’t mind paying around £8, consider the Hama Laptop Screen Cleaner.

A quick “Google” produced the following result:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005V37P/wwwdealticouk-ce-21/026-6745895-4609252?dev-t=D2GPY4FLPNIDH9%26camp=2025%26link_code=xm2

Both these products will safely restore your Laptop screen to it's former glory.

*Note*
Do not buy standard screen wipes or sprays. They are designed for glass screen monitors and if used will in time damage “soft” laptop screens.

amd · 2 March 2005 at 11:17AM

Hi, Get yourself a 'Microfibre' cleaning cloth - in supermarkets in the cleaning section. Use warm WATER and wring it out well - add nothing else. You will have a sparkly clean screen. It's reusable and needs no costly chemicals. If your screen has dried-on crispy bits (!) - wet them lightly first to remove and don't scrub them around!

I use one to clean the keyboard (switched off!) and the whole computer casing. In fact they're fantastic for cleaning anything - tv screens, windows, mirrors....! Can be used dry to do the dusting too, if you feel so inclined.

Important - Never use bleach or fabric conditioner, and never tumble-dry them.

Very environmental and it works. Been using one for years - lovely clean screen all the time! Can't stand the kids sticky fingerprints all over my work!

suki1964 · 2 March 2005 at 11:41AM

Same as amd, I use a microfibre cloth. Just rinse and wring out or spray with plain water and away you go. You dont need to use any pressure, just go over a few times gently and your screen will be clean and smear free in moments

zzzLazyDaisy · 2 March 2005 at 5:15PM

Fantastic!!! Thanks guys!!!

kellytrev · 2 March 2005 at 10:14PM

thanks I also wanted to know how to clean my screen.

p.s I use a new/clean thin paintbrush to clean my keys and fan!

novice · 2 March 2005 at 10:18PM

Thanks i also wanted to know trouble is if cloths wet wont it damage it very sensitive arenot they only have to accidentally touch them and u get a mark

suki1964 · 2 March 2005 at 11:10PM

novice wrote:

Thanks i also wanted to know trouble is if cloths wet wont it damage it very sensitive arenot they only have to accidentally touch them and u get a mark

Microfibre only needs to be slightly damp. I use a spray bottle of water to give it a fine misting(not the screen). You can just run the cloth under the tap and really wring it out if you dont have a spray bottle.

I also use microfibre to clean the laminate - once again just spraying the cloth with clean water, not the floor - lifts everything a mucky pup and builders boots throw at it

Quasar · 23 October 2005 at 9:57PM

I have some microfibre dust cloths (any supermarket). They are fantastic as they trap dust and are a bit rough but not abrasive, so clean off hard bits as well.

I use them for furniture, glass, metal, spectacles and laptop screen. A vigorous wipe and it's done. Even better if it's slightly damp.

I cut the cloths in four and they last me for ages. Can be washed well too.

So no wasting money on fancy cleaners which don't do the job any better.

:cool:

cymro1170 · 23 October 2005 at 10:14PM

Excellent Advice!

On my Desktop TFT I have left the piece of plastic that covered the screen when I purchased it on it. Held in place with masking tape

How to clean Laptop screen?

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