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Old 07-09-2009, 13:12
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Warm water, one of those soft orange dusters & a tiny bit of washing up liquid?

It's getting a bit manky now as I've not cleaned it since I bought it 18 months ago
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Old 07-09-2009, 13:17
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Old 07-09-2009, 13:24
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Good job I asked 1st

Thanks Ian I'm just away to order the Monster Screen cleaning kit from Amazon.

Many thanks
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Old 07-09-2009, 13:39
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.. and not a J-cloth full of Cif which I caught a cleaner at work using to wipe down a lcd screen!
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Old 07-09-2009, 14:26
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This would make enough cleaner for about 20 years;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IPA-ISOPROPYL-...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Old 07-09-2009, 15:54
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A barely damp cloth (one that does not leave bits of itself behind when you use it) is all you need for normal cleaning. It should not be dripping wet by any means and you should not need any other cleaning agents.

If you do then some isopropyl alcohol (Maplin or a chemist) should do the trick. it shouldn't leave any residue nor damage the screen in any way.
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Old 07-09-2009, 16:26
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A barely damp cloth (one that does not leave bits of itself behind when you use it) is all you need for normal cleaning. It should not be dripping wet by any means and you should not need any other cleaning agents.

If you do then some isopropyl alcohol (Maplin or a chemist) should do the trick. it shouldn't leave any residue nor damage the screen in any way.
That is exactly what is recommended in my household!
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Old 07-09-2009, 19:38
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@OP - EIGHTEEN MONTHS?!?!

I just use water on mine. My biggest problem is trying to keep the dust off the TV unit. Seems to be neverending keeping the glass shelves dust free.
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Old 08-09-2009, 02:02
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I have been using a fabulous LCD screen cleaning tool from the Betterware Company for the past 6 years. It's an LCD monitor brush with very fine soft bristles. It has a sliding cover which re-activates the static charge in the bristles and I use it on my two computer monitors and my main LCD tv panel and they all remain in pristine condition. I also use it on my black glass tv stand and dust just doesn't have time to settle. Another use I have found its good at is keeping the DVD player drawer dust free. I also wipe the DVD with it before I play it and I don't get any disc unreadable messages. It has been washed about twice so far and it still works like new. Hope this helps.
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Old 08-09-2009, 14:50
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Can you use the sort of screen cleaning/monitor wipes you get in a box?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vivanco-TFTC...2417652&sr=8-5

I don't want to arse about with cleaning fluid although maybe there are better wipes than these.

PS sorry for hijacking the thread
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Old 08-09-2009, 15:06
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Can you use the sort of screen cleaning/monitor wipes you get in a box?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vivanco-TFTC...2417652&sr=8-5

I don't want to arse about with cleaning fluid although maybe there are better wipes than these.

PS sorry for hijacking the thread
Well if you want to waste money

As I posted above 99.9999999999999999999% of the time a simple damp cloth is all you need. Just plain ordinary tap water will shift the majority of the gunk you are likely to get on the average LCD screen.

If you use touchscreen PC monitors a lot then that is a different matter as all kinds of gunge can end up getting applied from mucky finger. But the average telly probably doesn't get poked and prodded that much
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Old 09-09-2009, 14:01
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I agree with chrisjr above - you really don't need to waste your money on wipes or cleaning kits. I actually found that Isopropyl wipes left smears, whereas plain water left mine pristine.

Use two microfibre cloths, or cut one in half. You probably got one with your TV. Keep them somewhere out the way where they can't get accumulated gunk on them. Wet one & wring it out thoroughly before cleaning the screen. Then use the other one to lightly dry/buff the screen to a clear finish.
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Old 10-09-2009, 15:48
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kfc wipes are great for computer LCD screens - Lemony fresh too!

Although I haven't tried one on my TV.
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Old 10-09-2009, 22:50
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apples suggested 50% water 50% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) for a long time now. works fine. doesn't have to be exact, get a spray bottle, and ur done. nothings changed since the crt days, only the antireflective coating is something to be worried about, which i guess is why the 50% dillution, but in any case the texture these days might just be part of the material, so it may not matter. but either way the alcohol lowers the evaporation point of the water to a point where it works fine, you'd have to have some seriously gross screen before 50% mix doesn't work. and yes no need to buy special stuff.
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Old 11-09-2009, 09:09
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@OP - EIGHTEEN MONTHS?!?!

I just use water on mine. My biggest problem is trying to keep the dust off the TV unit. Seems to be neverending keeping the glass shelves dust free.
I accidentally refitted some wall shelving upside down once. I didn't notice until a visiting mate asked how come the bottom of shelves were dusty
It doubles the time between cleaning though.
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Old 11-09-2009, 09:12
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I usually use slightly damp soft paper towels. The backlight warms up any remaining damp fast enough. I don't like spraying any mist near my electricals.
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Old 13-09-2009, 14:10
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As already said...a cloth dampened with tap water. Does the trick everytime.

However, the glass shelves are a different matter.
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Old 17-09-2009, 03:47
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For glass surfaces.

Soft cloths essential. One "wet" one dry.

First clean with water, slight gob of detergent.
If that works, stop.

Optional Next: Acetone (nail varnish remover)
Don't do it every week. It's a carcinogen.
Also attacks plastics. But does degrease fingerprints.

Final: IPA=iso-Propyl Alcohol.
Available from pharmacies. eg Boots.

But when I used to buy it, I am sure the pharmacist used to think I was using it for naughty purposes (whatever they might be. I havent a clue) . She insisted I had a headed letter saying "This is for my company. I am de-greasing microscope lenses".
She was happy with that.

IPA is also a degreaser.
Only use 99% or better.

50/50 with water or 90/10 leave streaks.

For plastic screens be careful. Test everything on a small area first.

Never drink IPA if you are so inclined.
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