How to clean a Plasma TV

[aimforsilence]

So i've noticed some smudges on my plasma screen (Damn cat ) and would like to know the absolute best (and safest) way to clean them off? Should I buy a TV cleaning product? can I use anything I'd already have? And anything else people can think of!

[kris achar]

Hi,
May i ask what brand your plasma tv is ? Since some members here have complained that by cleaning their samsung plasma with mild damp cloth with mild soap solution has resulted in either pealing of the anti reflective coating or patches appearing in the finish of the plasma panel.
But i use white hand kerchief which is slightly damp..i.e the cloth on the verge of drying completely.Then i use the soft yellow cloth that we use in cars to wipe the windshield clean.My plasma tv is from panasonic and iam doing this every now & then.Since my 3 year old son keep touching the screen with his hands,just after taking his food.
Till now i do not have any problem doing so.But using cleaners or chemical based detergents could have ill effects to the anti-glare coating which is used more commonly in most modern plasma tv's.And do not press or exert pressure on the screen,mostly the middle section,they may at times crack.I had seen that happen in one of the youtube videos !

love,
kris.

[aimforsilence]

It's a panasonic

[Midnight Rambler]

A high quality microfiber cloth + distilled water.

And "mist" the water on to the cloth, not on to the screen directly.

In cases of heavy dust buildup, I'd blast away the dust first before cleaning with some "canned air".

[aimforsilence]

Originally Posted by Midnight Rambler

A high quality microfiber cloth + distilled water.

And "mist" the water on to the cloth, not on to the screen directly.

In cases of heavy dust buildup, I'd blast away the dust first before cleaning with some "canned air".

Thanks, i'll give that a try!

[Blue Bull]

Whatever you do, don't use iKlear! I used it and it left smudge all over the place.

[Stickman032]

I use Monster Screen Cleaner...I don't like the monster brand but I got a sample when I was in the Panasonic truck a few years back used it ever since

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by Stickman032

I use Monster Screen Cleaner...I don't like the monster brand but I got a sample when I was in the Panasonic truck a few years back used it ever since

I have been hearing some good things about the monster cleaner. Of course it being monster it $20.

[Clark Kent]

Originally Posted by Midnight Rambler

A high quality microfiber cloth + distilled water.

And "mist" the water on to the cloth, not on to the screen directly.

In cases of heavy dust buildup, I'd blast away the dust first before cleaning with some "canned air".

That is how I have always cleaned my plasmas, even in dusty rooms. Never use some of the cheaper microfiber clothes, the fibers are too coarse most of the time. The best would be to use the ones made to clean lenses.

[kris achar]

Here is a useful link and in that page kindly read the customer/user review !

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=1562

Originally Posted by aimforsilence

It's a panasonic

Since its panasonic plasma panel you have,i think you need not worry much...

[davidp71]

Originally Posted by Stickman032

I use Monster Screen Cleaner...I don't like the monster brand but I got a sample when I was in the Panasonic truck a few years back used it ever since

I use the same product and have never had an issue....

[erict]

As said, a microfiber cloth and distilled water. Make sure the distilled water is at room temperature and also clean your screen first thing in the morning or when they TV has been off for a long period. The reason is you don't want to clean a plasma screen that is warm and want it cold. This way you won't have a smudge mark from the room temp water hitting a warm screen.. Wipe mark with a very lightly dampened cloth and dry right away with a un-dampened part of the cloth.

[kris achar]

Here is a useful video !

HDTV Must Have Accessories - YouTube

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[myklipschoath]

Make sure your screen is not warm, it tends to dry the screen cleaner and will leave residue. Best to clean in the morning, when your tv has been off all early morning.

[aimforsilence]

So i've put off cleaning the screen for a few months as i've been busy/lazy.. But now it's starting to really bother me. So i'll get some distilled water, but can someone recommend a good micro finer cloth. I'm not a good judge on what to buy when it comes to this. Thanks!

[Kinsella5]

I tend to use Monster Screen Clean but make sure it says "Alcohol-Free" on the package, as apparently they used to make it with alcohol added and I am sure there could be some of that still floating around on the market.

I have noticed that while it is good, and a bottle will last a long time, I tend to go over the screen with a slightly warm wet microfiber towel and then dry with another to get any residue from the Monster Screen Clean off the screen. I too have a Panasonic but my plasma is a little over 4 years old.

[Caesu]

What about eye glass (lens) cleaners in the spray bottle and a microfiber cloth?

I use it on everything (LCDs, car dash, windows, and obviously my glasses) and its all good. Should it be good on a plasma?

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Caesu

What about eye glass (lens) cleaners in the spray bottle and a microfiber cloth?

I use it on everything (LCDs, car dash, windows, and obviously my glasses) and its all good. Should it be good on a plasma?

I would simply spend the $20 and pick up a bottle of Monster ScreenClean, it will last a long time. Make sure to get the Alcohol-Free formula. After I use it, is there is any streaks, I use a terry cloth towel or microfiber towel with cold water on it rung out good and go over the screen.

[RwateR]

doesn't using water affect the electrical wiring? I know it isn't as fine as a computer, but this still worries me.

[RwateR]

Well I looked a little further at the different options available. However, I happen to be very environmentally minded and I have guests over a lot, so the ecomoist does a great job for me. It comes with a microfibre towel and it is hypoallergenic. No streaks! Little to no smell. I used it last night after I went shopping after I saw this thread to clean my lg tv and it was great. To see what I am talking about, I embedded the product in my post.