What is the best method for cleaning an LCD screen? - Blu-ray Forum

zombieking · 03-18-2008, 02:57 AM

I have a 37" LG LCD I use for games, but its in the living room where my wife runs her daycare. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on cleaning tips for finger smudges and streaks. Every time I wipe the screen, it never really seems to come clean. Some of the streaks are still visible when light hits the screen and its driving me crazy. Any help? Tips?

Thanks

brett_day · 03-18-2008, 03:06 AM

i use a lcd spray cleaning kit that i picked up at target for $6.99. it comes with a extra soft duster so that you can get all the dust off of the screen. It also comes with a microfiber cloth that is super soft and the spray cleaner.

Never spray anything directly onto the screen as the screens are not sealed and the liquid could get between the panel and the casing. Always spray the liquid onto the cloth then apply to the screen. you could just use a soft cloth and water but i would opt for the cleaning kit.

One thing to look out for is this. Never use a cleaning solution that has alcohol in it. The alcohol overtime will destroy the panel. All LCD kits are designed specificaly for use on lcd and will not have any abbrasive substances in them. The one i picked up works great and removes my kids finger prints from the screen with no problems. It is branded by GE and is in a red and white bottle with a blue cap! Awesome stuff! I highly recommend it! Good luck!

bikerman · 03-18-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

i use a lcd spray cleaning kit that i picked up at target for $6.99. it comes with a extra soft duster so that you can get all the dust off of the screen. It also comes with a microfiber cloth that is super soft and the spray cleaner.

Never spray anything directly onto the screen as the screens are not sealed and the liquid could get between the panel and the casing. Always spray the liquid onto the cloth then apply to the screen. you could just use a soft cloth and water but i would opt for the cleaning kit.

One thing to look out for is this. Never use a cleaning solution that has alcohol in it. The alcohol overtime will destroy the panel. All LCD kits are designed specificaly for use on lcd and will not have any abbrasive substances in them. The one i picked up works great and removes my kids finger prints from the screen with no problems. It is branded by GE and is in a red and white bottle with a blue cap! Awesome stuff! I highly recommend it! Good luck!

I too bought the same cleaner fron Target. It works GREAT...

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-18-2008, 03:40 AM

paper towel!

zombieking · 03-19-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

i use a lcd spray cleaning kit that i picked up at target for $6.99. it comes with a extra soft duster so that you can get all the dust off of the screen. It also comes with a microfiber cloth that is super soft and the spray cleaner.

Never spray anything directly onto the screen as the screens are not sealed and the liquid could get between the panel and the casing. Always spray the liquid onto the cloth then apply to the screen. you could just use a soft cloth and water but i would opt for the cleaning kit.

One thing to look out for is this. Never use a cleaning solution that has alcohol in it. The alcohol overtime will destroy the panel. All LCD kits are designed specificaly for use on lcd and will not have any abbrasive substances in them. The one i picked up works great and removes my kids finger prints from the screen with no problems. It is branded by GE and is in a red and white bottle with a blue cap! Awesome stuff! I highly recommend it! Good luck!

What is the name of this kit? No target stores here in Canada, so I'll check BB or Future Shop next time I'm there. Thanks for the replies!!

Big Daddy · 03-19-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by zombieking

I have a 37" LG LCD I use for games, but its in the living room where my wife runs her daycare. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on cleaning tips for finger smudges and streaks. Every time I wipe the screen, it never really seems to come clean. Some of the streaks are still visible when light hits the screen and its driving me crazy. Any help? Tips?

Thanks

There are multiple threads on this. Search the forum and find them.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ing#post697688

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...light=cleaning

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...light=cleaning

Zaphod · 03-19-2008, 03:49 AM

Good old microfiber cloth damp with water and a soft terry cloth towel for drying. You don't need anything else to clean a screen as long as you wipe it down regularly, like once every couple of weeks.

tommyboy81 · 03-19-2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

paper towel!

Try Sand Paper. It's great.

Anyways I got Philips Screen Cleaning Gel with Micro Fiber Cloth. Forgot the price.

Zaphod · 03-19-2008, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Try Sand Paper. It's great.

Anyways I got Philips Screen Cleaning Gel with Micro Fiber Cloth. Forgot the price.

We can only hope he was being sarcastic...

supersix4 · 03-19-2008, 04:14 AM

try searching this has been discussed before I had the same question, what did I do S-e-a-r-c-h

tommyboy81 · 03-19-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaphod

We can only hope he was being sarcastic...

I was on the Sand Paper.

zombieking · 03-19-2008, 11:01 PM

Thanks for the replies. Sorry if this has been a previous topic, but when I searched I couldn't find anything relevant.

Herr Schmidt · 03-19-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zombieking

What is the name of this kit? No target stores here in Canada, so I'll check BB or Future Shop next time I'm there. Thanks for the replies!!

This is what i use from walmart Phillips plasma and lcd screen cleaner.JUst ask some one at one of your electronic stores.They should be able to help you.I paid 10 dollars for my kit

Zaphod · 03-21-2008, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

I was on the Sand Paper.

No I didn't mean the sandpaper remark you made, I meant the papertowl that the OP mentioned. I assume your post was sarcasm based on his papertowel option.

richard lichtenfelt · 03-21-2008, 04:33 AM

Drink lots of lemonade and then urinate on the screen.
The cleaning power of urea and lemons is unbeatable.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-21-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

Drink lots of lemonade and then urinate on the screen.
The cleaning power of urea and lemons is unbeatable.

eww... gross!

03-18-2008, 02:57 AM	#1
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	What is the best method for cleaning an LCD screen? I have a 37" LG LCD I use for games, but its in the living room where my wife runs her daycare. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on cleaning tips for finger smudges and streaks. Every time I wipe the screen, it never really seems to come clean. Some of the streaks are still visible when light hits the screen and its driving me crazy. Any help? Tips? Thanks

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03-18-2008, 03:06 AM	#2
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i use a lcd spray cleaning kit that i picked up at target for $6.99. it comes with a extra soft duster so that you can get all the dust off of the screen. It also comes with a microfiber cloth that is super soft and the spray cleaner. Never spray anything directly onto the screen as the screens are not sealed and the liquid could get between the panel and the casing. Always spray the liquid onto the cloth then apply to the screen. you could just use a soft cloth and water but i would opt for the cleaning kit. One thing to look out for is this. Never use a cleaning solution that has alcohol in it. The alcohol overtime will destroy the panel. All LCD kits are designed specificaly for use on lcd and will not have any abbrasive substances in them. The one i picked up works great and removes my kids finger prints from the screen with no problems. It is branded by GE and is in a red and white bottle with a blue cap! Awesome stuff! I highly recommend it! Good luck!

03-18-2008, 03:40 AM	#4
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	paper towel!

03-19-2008, 03:49 AM	#7
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	Good old microfiber cloth damp with water and a soft terry cloth towel for drying. You don't need anything else to clean a screen as long as you wipe it down regularly, like once every couple of weeks.

03-19-2008, 04:14 AM	#10
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	try searching this has been discussed before I had the same question, what did I do S-e-a-r-c-h

03-19-2008, 11:01 PM	#12
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	Thanks for the replies. Sorry if this has been a previous topic, but when I searched I couldn't find anything relevant.

03-21-2008, 04:33 AM	#15
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Drink lots of lemonade and then urinate on the screen. The cleaning power of urea and lemons is unbeatable.

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