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General Category => Computer questions => Topic started by: GrayBeard on September 28, 2011, 09:46:04 am

Title: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: GrayBeard on September 28, 2011, 09:46:04 am
Anybody had any experiences they would like to share?

Mine is due and I am looking for better methods.

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: Judy Hunter on September 28, 2011, 12:54:06 pm
I buy lens cleaner packets from Wal-Mart. Clean my glasses then wipe down the screen.  Just goes to show what a tight wad I am.
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: alien11 on September 28, 2011, 06:23:38 pm
I use a lens cleaning solution, Pro Lens Cleaner. I don't remember where I bought it, probably LensCrafters. It stated as being save for glass and plastic lenses. It's in a spray bottle. I spray some on a soft cloth (not directly on the screen) wipe the screen, then follow up with a dry cloth. The solution is anti-fog and anti-static.

As I recall a 4 oz bottle cost $4-5. The bottle I bought about 5 yrs ago is still 1/3 full.
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: tux_linux on September 29, 2011, 01:41:47 am
I'm with Judy, the lens cleaner tissues are great for cleaning the display.

You need to be careful with this, as the LCD has a front window of plastic which can be harmed by aggressive  cleaners. Can't go wrong with lens cleaner products thou.
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: Oges on September 29, 2011, 05:40:03 pm
Well firstly I must ask ... what is this 'cleaning' thing you are referring too?  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: GrayBeard on September 29, 2011, 06:36:25 pm
Getting the accumulation of dust and pollen off the face of the screen.
Have heard of using distilled water and vinegar in a microfibre cloth...

~~~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: Gabby on September 30, 2011, 12:09:27 am
I read somewhere that using fabric softener sheets help to take the static that attracts the dust and such. I've never tried it the Boss doesn't use them.
Anyone else tried them?
Gabby
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: Chachi on September 30, 2011, 10:20:49 am
I do the lens wipes and Yes Gabby I have and it does help (I live in a dust Bowl here in Texas) During this drought the Dust is everywhere thick and heavy so I head about and tried it I would say the Dryer sheets cut the dust stickyness to about 50% so it does do good not great but good. GB go with the lens wipes from Wal-mart they work great and you can use them to clean your glasses before the screen. or you can spend the money on electronic wipes but the lens wipes do the same thing.
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: Crabbyboater on September 30, 2011, 02:18:29 pm
I use the lens cleaning kit I bought at Costco in their optometry dept. about 5 years ago.  Came with a spray bottle of solution and a cloth for wiping the lens.  They still sell the same kit, and Costco lets you bring the bottle back and fill it for free, and I occasionally wash the cloth out with a mild detergent.  Works great for me, and doesn't scratch my glasses or the monitor.  
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: alien11 on October 01, 2011, 10:38:16 am
I tried the drier sheet/fabric shoftener on my face shield. It kept the dust off, BUT, it also left some kind of residue on the shield which wasn't optically clear and it was looking through fog. Cleaning off the residue was harder than wiping off the dust.
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: Russ C on October 01, 2011, 11:52:54 am
I use Swiffer Dusters first and then wipe with a lens cleaning solution.  :)
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: isteve on October 02, 2011, 10:19:07 am
I use a slightly damp lint free cloth,avoid alcohol based products as they can remove the thin film on the face of some monitors.
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: thumbs on October 06, 2011, 07:48:22 am
in most cases, I just wipe my glasses on my shirt and every thing is clearer---Thumbs ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: spiderman on November 18, 2011, 07:38:28 pm
I buy lens cleaner packets from Wal-Mart. Clean my glasses then wipe down the screen.  Just goes to show what a tight wad I am.

LOL  Judy wanna buy me lunch. 
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: Judy Hunter on November 20, 2011, 03:23:56 pm
 Hey Ghost.....Thought maybe I would have seen you at Acme for the dealer show  ;D but how would I have known.
There was a guy there that was turning out some fabulous stuff on a lath. Got my EX-21.
Title: Re: Cleaning an LCD monitor...
Post by: spiderman on November 21, 2011, 02:47:10 pm
Hey Ghost.....Thought maybe I would have seen you at Acme for the dealer show  ;D but how would I have known.
There was a guy there that was turning out some fabulous stuff on a lath. Got my EX-21.


how do you like your ex-21   I was not there  on the 19th but I was there on the 18th tho but didn't see you there....... oh well...   to cold on saturday didn't want to go out in the cold..... 
latrer then....
that guy that doing that stuff on the lath he there all the time when cartoon acme tools do there 2 day deals with 10% off...    Enjoy your ex-21...   are you going to give away your dewalt scroll saw if so message me.  I know a guy that want to start scrolling but dont want to pay to much for a scroll saw.