How to clean a laptop screen?

Depending on the conditions of use of electronic devices on the screens of monitors, TVs, tablets, laptops, dust accumulates, greasy fingerprints and other pollution appear. This leads to a deterioration in image quality and a violation of the brightness of the screen, increased eye fatigue, and therefore - may be one of the factors causing harm to your health. Gone are the days when bulky monitors with glass shields stood on tables, which could even be cleaned with a wiper. LCD monitors can not be cleaned with anything, so in this article we will answer the question: “How to clean the laptop screen and what means to use?”

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How to clean a laptop screen?

The cleaning of the LCD matrix monitor and the cathode ray tube displays is different because it uses a variety of protective and anti-reflective coatings. Therefore, for different types of screens you need to use different cleaning tools and methods.

If 3 dust particles “settled” on your display, then any dry cloth or paper towel can cope with them, cotton pads are also suitable.

Important! All materials for cleaning the screen from simple dust must be dry. When using wet wipes, stains will remain on the screen, which means that you will have to carry out wet cleaning, which will take much longer than removing dust.

To clean the screen from dust, dirt and grease stains, there are 2 ways:

1. Using special tools to clean the surface of the screens.
2. Cleaning folk remedies.

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Special care products

Many screen cleaner companies offer a wide range of materials. All of them differ in the set of substances used, as well as in the method of application. You can purchase a special care product in every computer store or on the Internet.

Consider some special tools and methods to clean your laptop screen at home.

Wet Wipes

This tool is suitable for monitors of all types, including an ideal solution for caring for a laptop monitor, plasma panels, scanners and any LCD-screens. In addition, wet wipes can also be used to remove dirt from various glass surfaces.

Important! This tool not only provides effective care and allows you to clean the laptop screen with little effort. Wet wipes do not contain abrasive substances that can damage the display, and also eliminate static electricity.

The method of application is quite simple. To ensure that there are no stains on the treated surface, wipe it twice:

• first with a damp cloth;
• then with her, but after she dries a little.

Set of wet and dry wipes

The combination of wet and dry wipes is very effective for two-stage cleaning of LCD screens: TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, plasma panels:

• wet, impregnated with a special composition, - effectively and quickly cleans the monitor display;
• dry - removes residual moisture and dirt from the surface.

Important! Napkins have an antistatic effect.Using them in the kit, you can easily achieve a good result without streaks, and cleaning the laptop screen does not take much of your time.

Microfiber Wipes

This product is designed to collect dust, remove stains and grease stains from flat, sensitive surfaces (CD-ROMs, LCD screens, etc.) without the use of additional chemicals.

Features of this tool:

1. Universal dry cloth made of dissected microfiber fiber. Microcuts in the tissue create a capillary effect that allows the tissue to attract dust, dirt, various microorganisms and bacteria.
2. Suitable for reusable use, as the product can be washed.
3. To remove dust - use a dry microfiber cloth.
4. To remove stains and stains - moisten the cloth with water or a special neutral solution.

Important! Chemicals cannot be used with a microfibre cloth.

A complex approach

The best choice for quick and high-quality care of equipment with a display is the use of a microfiber cloth and a special spray, which is sold in the kit.

Having acquired a special liquid, remember the following rules for its use:

1. It cannot be sprayed onto the laptop display.
2. Apply directly to a tissue.
3. Before cleaning the laptop screen, brush off the dust with a dry cloth and then wipe the display with gentle movements, avoiding strong pressure.

Important! To prevent accidental scratches, remove the bracelets, rings and watches from your hand.

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Folk remedies

If you do not have the opportunity or desire to purchase special napkins, bottles, spray cans, then you can use folk remedies for cleaning displays.

Microfiber Cloths

In this situation, prepare one wet rag and the second dry. Using them to clean the laptop screen is recommended as follows:

1. Take water not from the tap, but drinking.
2. Put water on a napkin so that it is slightly damp.
3. Beware of accidental water falling on the laptop keyboard, as well as in the junction between the matrix and the frame.
4. All cleansing movements should go from the bottom up, and not vice versa.

Soap without additives and dyes

Suitable for children or household. Take a lint-free and soft material along with the cleaning soap, and cotton pads are fine. Use soap to clean the screen of dirt as follows:

1. Remove dust from the display with dry cotton pads.
2. In a small container, draw warm water.
3. Wet cooked lint-free material or cotton pads in water.
4. Squeeze them well, lather with a bar of soap.
5. Wipe the display with a soapy solution in direct movements vertically and horizontally.
6. With a clean set of pads soaked in water and well wrung out, wipe the screen from soapy streaks.
7. Repeat the procedure until you completely get rid of the soap solution.

Important! If you decide to clean the laptop screen in this way, take into account its cons - this is the inability to provide antistatic protection.

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What can not be wiped screens?

To clean the displays, you can use more than one tool, but combine all of the above drugs, but approach the procedure wisely.

It is impossible:

• use products containing alcohol, since all modern monitors have an anti-reflective layer, and under the influence of alcohol it can dissolve;
• use a window and dishwashing detergent, wipers, acetone, washing powder, soda and other household super-products;
• use paper towels, toilet paper, as the hard particles of wood contained in them can damage the display;
• take wet wipes used for personal hygiene for cleaning, since the composition of such products is harmful to screens;
• use wet clothes or sponges as rubbing agents;
• clean the display with a dry cloth or sleeve;
• spray applied mixtures directly onto the monitor.

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Helpful hints:

1. Before cleaning the screen of a laptop or other electrical appliance, unplug it. On a dark display, dirt and the results of work after cleaning the display are better visible.
2. To remove dirt from the junction of the screen and the body, take a cotton swab on a stick.
3. Do not press on the display while cleaning. The LCD may not survive this because it is soft and sensitive.
4. For each procedure, use only clean, new material.
5. Do not turn on the device until the screen is completely dry.
6. To keep the display of any device clean, do not touch it with your fingers.
7. For devices with a touch screen, use a special film that protects against dust and dirt, as well as from mechanical stress. For devices of this type, always carry a small microfiber cloth with you.
8. Clean laptop monitors based on their usage conditions and degree of contamination. Cleaning too often is harmful because the protective coating on the screen does not last forever.
9. To prevent dust from entering the laptop’s slots, put a thin, soft cloth under the cover when closing it. If you are temporarily not using the device (going on vacation), then cover the monitor with a cover (cloth or plastic).

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We hope that using our tips, you will make the screen clean and enjoy the unsurpassed richness of colors. In the process, remember about safety. Beautiful, bright, saturated image for you!