How to clean a computer screen???

[knapplc]

Sandblasting. That's the best way to make sure your screen is spotless.

[SniperShot]

i've used windex in the past and had no problems.

It can be bad to apply windex directly onto a laptop screen (or any LCD screen) Spray a paper-towl with windex first and then clean.

No, no, no... no ammonia based cleaning products on LCD's. Probably won't hurt if you do it once in a while, but why run the risk of ruining an expensive piece of equipment?

The rubbing alcohol solution is probably the best bet.

I only do it once every other month or so. Been ok so far after 3 years but I didn't know it was risky.

[acsguitar]

Sandblasting. That's the best way to make sure your screen is spotless.

I use gasoline and a match

[joelamosobadiah]

i've used windex in the past and had no problems.

It can be bad to apply windex directly onto a laptop screen (or any LCD screen) Spray a paper-towl with windex first and then clean.

No, no, no... no ammonia based cleaning products on LCD's. Probably won't hurt if you do it once in a while, but why run the risk of ruining an expensive piece of equipment?

The rubbing alcohol solution is probably the best bet.

I only do it once every other month or so. Been ok so far after 3 years but I didn't know it was risky.

Yeah, it will cloud it up really bad if you aren't careful. Half rubbing alcohol and half water is what a lot of the solutions you buy have in them.

[acsguitar]

They should do a mythbusters on this

[SniperShot]

They should do a mythbusters on this

They really should. I've been using 1 shot of windex on a paper towel to clean my laptops screen for the past 3 years. (Maybe 15-20 times total?) The screen is pretty much just as sharp now as it was when I got it. I always dry it right away with another to keep any residue from drying on it which probably causes the clouding effect.

Either way I'll probably change to just using water. I don't really want to continue running the risk of anything.

[Coppermine]

They should do a mythbusters on this

They really should. I've been using 1 shot of windex on a paper towel to clean my laptops screen for the past 3 years. (Maybe 15-20 times total?) The screen is pretty much just as sharp now as it was when I got it. I always dry it right away with another to keep any residue from drying on it which probably causes the clouding effect.

Either way I'll probably change to just using water. I don't really want to continue running the risk of anything.

I heard the ammonia in the windex can scratch up the LCD surface which causes the cloudiness, but then again, this is really what I've heard. I don't have a certifiable source to back it up.

"Alfred, to the Googlemobile!"

[Coppermine]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Ha!

Google never fails me. I found a lot of message boards and blogs with info, but we all know they're unreliable.

So I decided to check with the experts at C-Net! They never let me down:

From their "Ask the Editors" section:

Q: I'm wondering, what's the best way to clean an LCD? I contacted the manufacturer, who suggested using a damp cloth, but now my screen is covered with streaks. Is there anything that can clean it and remove the streaks? Is Windex a valid option, or will it harm the delicate screen?

A: Never use a cleaning agent such as Windex on your LCD. Those cleaners often contain ammonia, which can, over time, damage your display's panel. A slightly damp, lint-free cloth, like the ones included with eyeglasses, or a microfiber cloth should do the trick. Never use paper towels! If you see streaks, follow the damp cloth immediately with a dry one. You can moisten the cloth with plain water or a commercial LCD panel cleaner, available at office supply stores. These commercial cleaners are often just 50/50 isopropyl alcohol and water mixtures, so clearly, you can mix that yourself and save a couple of bucks. Just remember never to spray any liquid directly at your screen. Moisten the cloth instead.

[Amazinz]

I have a buddy with projection TV that cost several thousand a few years ago. You are not supposed to use Windex and similar products on those screens either. He did all the time and never had the problem. So who knows but the way I look at is this: I spend a lot of money on my electronics and it's only a minor inconvenience. I'd rather waste a little time than taking a chance.

[Coppermine]

I have a buddy with projection TV that cost several thousand a few years ago. You are not supposed to use Windex and similar products on those screens either. He did all the time and never had the problem. So who knows but the way I look at is this: I spend a lot of money on my electronics and it's only a minor inconvenience. I'd rather waste a little time than taking a chance.

Windex may very well be harmless, and I did read on one of the sites I was looking at that the ammonia-free Windex doesn't seem cause any problems... but really, it's and expensive piece of equipment.