Monster Screen Cleaner

[RockChalk]

I am trying to use the Monster Screen Cleaner and it is leave BAD streaks, I am following the directions on the bottle but to no results I have tried using less spray, more spray, on the clothe, on the screen, wiping in circles, squares, back and forth, up and down to get the same results STREAKS! Am I missing something or doing something wrong? Please Help...

[bhampton]

I've never used the Monster stuff. I still use the PUG screen cleaner, more info here....

http://www.raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf

-Brian

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

I am trying to use the Monster Screen Cleaner and it is leave BAD streaks, I am following the directions on the bottle but to no results I have tried using less spray, more spray, on the clothe, on the screen, wiping in circles, squares, back and forth, up and down to get the same results STREAKS! Am I missing something or doing something wrong? Please Help...

You should not use it if the display is warm ! If you are cleaning it when it is warm it will leave streaks . You need to clean it when it is totally cooled off ~ not been on for some time .

[Louisville Slugger]

I don't use anything but the microfiber cloth my TV came with, but that's just me.

[Y2K000]

I used Monster Klean that Best Buy recommended when I bought my Panny 50 plasma. That product messed my tv big time. Best Buy claims the results of the tv I have is NORMAL. I even got the warranty.

[un4gvn94538]

ive used the same bottle of monster cleaner for several years. never leaves streaks. maybe you need a new cloth or they changed the formula.

[Another_Dude]

I'm sure monoprice has something just as functional, a whole lot cheaper, and not nearly as evil as Monster's product.

[Y2K000]

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

I'm sure monoprice has something just as functional, a whole lot cheaper, and not nearly as evil as Monster's product.

+1

[ziggy66]

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

I'm sure monoprice has something just as functional, a whole lot cheaper, and not nearly as evil as Monster's product.

They do, it costs like $2.5 a bottle i think, and comes with a microfiber cloth. The Monster stuff is just an absolute ripoff...a buddy of mine works at Best Buy and he said according to Monster, it costs them pennies to make that stuff. Stick with the Monoprice stuff...and save your money.

[nycomet]

I use a Swiffer.

I was going to use Windex but somebody on this forum said DON'T DO IT.

I also thought about using some diluted vinegar or lemon juice to clean my screen, but I am concerned that Bounty paper towels might leave dust on the LCD.

[Moefiz]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

I am trying to use the Monster Screen Cleaner and it is leave BAD streaks, I am following the directions on the bottle but to no results I have tried using less spray, more spray, on the clothe, on the screen, wiping in circles, squares, back and forth, up and down to get the same results STREAKS! Am I missing something or doing something wrong? Please Help...

I have used Monster and never had a problem with it...what I did find is that you have to used it if the screen is warm it then leave streaks like you mention.

[xneox]

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

I'm sure monoprice has something just as functional, a whole lot cheaper, and not nearly as evil as Monster's product.

lol

I was waiting for this.

Have any of you looking for the miracle chemical ever bothered to try...WATER? It works perfectly, even on greasy fingerprints, when used with a soft terrycloth towel. It, and the occasional drop of mild dish soap in a large bowl of water, are the only things that ever go near any of my flat panels (plasma, monitors, laptop). This makes your monoprice crap look like a ripoff.

The CRTs still get the Windex.

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by xneox

lol

I was waiting for this.

Have any of you looking for the miracle chemical ever bothered to try...WATER? It works perfectly, even on greasy fingerprints, when used with a soft terrycloth towel. It, and the occasional drop of mild dish soap in a large bowl of water, are the only things that ever go near any of my flat panels (plasma, monitors, laptop). This makes your monoprice crap look like a ripoff.

The CRTs still get the Windex.

Tap water is loaded with chemicals and germs. I would boil it first -- or better yet -- use Polands Spring.

[obiwopkenobi62]

Originally Posted by xneox

lol

I was waiting for this.

Have any of you looking for the miracle chemical ever bothered to try...WATER? It works perfectly, even on greasy fingerprints, when used with a soft terrycloth towel. It, and the occasional drop of mild dish soap in a large bowl of water, are the only things that ever go near any of my flat panels (plasma, monitors, laptop). This makes your monoprice crap look like a ripoff.

The CRTs still get the Windex.

I second that. Here's another thing I thought about. Unless you rub your hands on your TV or smoke in your house(I smoke outside), the only thing that should be getting on your screen is a little dust, which will come off with a light dusting.
So what's with all the cleaning products?
On Cnet they were talking about water in a spray bottle and microfiber cloths to clean laptop screens, TV's etc...
Save your money. Sometimes low tech IS better...

[obiwopkenobi62]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Tap water is loaded with chemicals and germs. I would boil it first -- or better yet -- use Polands Spring.

Essentially all bottled water is tap water and it's not going to hurt you or your TV.

[Stickman032]

I use a Swiffer for the dust and Monster Screen clean for anything else.

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You should not use it if the display is warm ! If you are cleaning it when it is warm it will leave streaks . You need to clean it when it is totally cooled off ~ not been on for some time .

you are right. I use this product all the time my Tv and mac. You should use it when its turned and cool not hot. otherwise you won't like the result.

[crazyBLUE]

I clean my display about every 3 to 4 months with the monster cleaner when the display is cold ! I dust it with This ~

Every week it is dusted ! The display is never touched in between cleanings !

[krazeyeyez]

i also use this cleaner, i am a smoker so simply dusting is not an option. It worked great a few times both on my tv and laptop screen, then i ran into the streak problem, then none lol, and then streaks again.

The cool down thing sounds dead on though since my laptop actually gets down time and doesn't get the streak problem as often as my tv which is ran pretty much twenty four seven in this house i will have to test this out.

[xneox]

Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

Unless you rub your hands on your TV or smoke in your house(I smoke outside), the only thing that should be getting on your screen is a little dust, which will come off with a light dusting.
So what's with all the cleaning products?

I was wondering this myself...it's why mine is hung on the wall, out of reach of little hands. And it's high enough that it I have it tilted down for proper viewing, so the screen never sees dust. The top & fans, yeah...but never on the screen.

The only time I've had to clean the screen was when I hung it...then took it down to adjust the height & re-hung it. Beyond that, people in my house know to stay away or lose a finger.