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Vinegar and laptop screens

Would using vinegar to clean a laptop screen be a match made in heaven, or should I not go there ...?

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  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    i always do mine with a barely damp, soft cloth (like a duster). never heard of vinegar. don't know what would happen.

    hope that helps some.
  • libra10
    libra10 Posts: 19,840 Forumite
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    Thanks for replying. Usually I use the little screen cleaners from PC World, but they seem too dry to do a good job. I didn't dare to risk water but as you have used it already, I'll give it a try.
    Thank you
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,638 Forumite
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    I use vinegar on pc screen, but never tried it on the lap-top. Got an older one here that we don't use.......will give it a go and let you know.

    Pink
  • student100
    student100 Posts: 1,059 Forumite
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    student100 hasn't been a student since 2007...
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    thanks for that, student100. that was interesting, and i've printed it off to take into work too.
  • MimiJane
    MimiJane Posts: 7,989 Forumite
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    I use micro-fibre cloths that you can buy cheaply in "bargain" type shops (got mine from a Ponden Mill sale).

    You don't have to wet them, they make a great job on p.c. screens and windows and you can wash them again and again and don't have to use chemicals.

    :)
    Wins since 2009 = £17,600

    MANY THANKS TO ALL OPS
  • libra10
    libra10 Posts: 19,840 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone, some great tips there.
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