Cleaning LCD TV screen

almillar

Isopropanal sounds abrasive, as does most 'glasses cleaner' - do NOT use these on the plastic LED/LCD (both the same) screens. They could go hazy or dull as they're very delicate. You mightn't see the damage immediately.
Also, some LCD and plasma screens might have an anti reflective coating, which again, anything abrasive could get rid of.
Only use very mild stuff, and try to keep the screen clean in the first place!

cyclonebri1

almillar wrote: »

Isopropanal sounds abrasive, as does most 'glasses cleaner' - do NOT use these on the plastic LED/LCD (both the same) screens. They could go hazy or dull as they're very delicate. You mightn't see the damage immediately.
Also, some LCD and plasma screens might have an anti reflective coating, which again, anything abrasive could get rid of.
Only use very mild stuff, and try to keep the screen clean in the first place!

Well this is my view entirely, but I don't thing it "abrasive", more a reactive, I'm sure you would agree.?

almillar

I'm really not sure to be honest cyclonebri, but it's very likely to be a delicate plastic screen, not glass, which lots of cleaners are designed for.
I wouldn't want the screen reacting with anything!

clean_queen

First turn off and unplug your TV/monitor. Allow to cool. Very gently wipe off any loose dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Do not apply pressure. use broad strokes and never tight circular movements.
If there are oily fingerprints etc mix 50/50 distilled water and household white vinegar on a microfibre cloth. Wring the cloth until it just feels wet - you do not want any drips. Using the same broad, even strokes wipe very gently. allow to dry and wipe over with a clean microfibre cloth.
Repeat if necessary.
NEVER use alcohol, alcohol-based products, window cleaner or ammonia based products. These with damage the very delicate plastic surface and will remove any anti-glare coating.
Never use kitchen towels, any cotton rags, cleaning wipes or tissues.
Never use tapwater.
You can buy specialist LCD cleaning products, but the above method is 1000% cheaper.
Keep two mf cloths for use only on your screen and replace them regularly. New cloths and a bottle of distilled water from your local chemist is a lot cheaper than a new TV.
Remember to be gentle with that expensive bit of kit.
Happy cleaning!

Norman_Castle

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I guess I should have mounted it a little higher on the wall:D

I'm helping a friend take her 37" tv to the tip in the next few days after her grand kids just "touched" the screen. Leave the tv where it is. Keep the kids on a lead.:D

LairyMary

I had the same question not that long ago after my niece came round and kept touching the TV screen, despite my insistence to sit further back and stop touching :sad: I just did a quick search online at the time (thank god for Google!) and this guide came up. I got hold of one of those microfiber cloths and it worked a treat and I ended up bookmarking it, as I thought it was pretty thorough so you might find it handy too. http://www.lmb-supplies.co.uk/blog/how-to-clean-an-lcd-tv-screen-tip9.html