Screen Cleaning Suggestions?

[SlaughterX]

Well I just got the lamp in my DLP replaced, and a noticed that the inside of my screen is a bit dirty. Are there any special tools you can use to clean it safely?

[Badas]

Grab two micro-fibre cloths.
Get one with very very hot water.
Wipe lightly and dry with the other immediately.
You may want to do it in sections and then wipe lightly all over with the dry cloth.
Make sure you get the corners free of dust.
Compressed air in a can can be useful for clearing dust.

Ta Dono

[ImPulSive]

Originally Posted by Badas

Grab two micro-fibre cloths.
Get one with very very hot water.
Wipe lightly and dry with the other immediately.
You may want to do it in sections and then wipe lightly all over with the dry cloth.
Make sure you get the corners free of dust.
Compressed air in a can can be useful for clearing dust.

Ta Dono

Distilled water. Do not use tap water.

[Hillside Trece]

I don't know about inside the screen, but no matter what I used on the outside of my SXRD and its plastic coating kind of cover, NOTHING worked to get the streaks off.

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by SlaughterX

Well I just got the lamp in my DLP replaced, and a noticed that the inside of my screen is a bit dirty. Are there any special tools you can use to clean it safely?

I've never heard of anybody contemplating on cleaning the inside of their HDTV screen. Before you attempt to do anything, contact the manufacturer's Technical Support Department, and ask for their advice, because they may recommend it to be done by a professional serviceman, (if it's required) or they may not recommend it at all.

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by slimdude

I've never heard of anybody contemplating on cleaning the inside of their HDTV screen.

Neither did I...

[Beaucamper]

Originally Posted by Hillside Trece

Neither did I...

I have. I had a Toshiba CRT rear-projection HD for several years. RPs need cleaned from the inside after a period of years. But it should only be done by professionals. Dirt gets inside RPTVs over time because they have have to be ventilated for heat.
I upgraded to LCD when I found it cost $400 for a cleaning. My picture quality went from fabulous to glorious.

[Hillside Trece]

Anyone else ever hear of cleaning the INSIDE of a TV screen?

[Turnda643]

Yes i have. Both my uncle and my mom have had theirs done. They tend to get foggy and thats when they need to be cleaned. But in my moms case. The guy had let some of the cleaner drip on a circuit board and it killed the tv. then ofcourse, the company said they didnt warrenty that. They gave her a full $250 refund. But that was mute at that point, cause she then had no tv. she's also said, she will never get a DLP again. she ended up with a 47" LG lcd.

[Mirage29]

I had no idea but now it makes sense I have seen vents on my DLP and dust is the ultimate killer of all electronics. I had a receiver once that gave up becuase to much dust fell into the heat vents. Now i place my blu ray player of the vents of my receiver and I keep my amplifier vents covered up when it's not in use. I will call mits today and ask them how do they recommend I clean inside of my TV

[HyperRealist]

I've cleaned the inside of CRT RPTV screen with rubbing alcohol.

If the inside needs cleaning iit's not sealed right

[Captain Kirk]

I would never, under any circumstance, use water or any liquid solution inside of a TV. The screens are coated with a different type of film and you will forever streak it. No matter what you use, it will always have rainbowish looking streaks. Use a dry, soft, microfiber cloth and clean it that way if it is that bad.

I opened a Philips CRT and an SXRD and neither had dirt inside them. As the poster above said, if there is a substaintial amount of dirt in there the case isn't sealed correctly.

[Hillside Trece]

Guys,

I'm still trying to find a cleaner to use on my SXRD screen; it seems no matter which I use, even those made for computer monitors in the small spray bottles or even the Windex electronics wipes, nothing stops the "smearing" that occurs on the TV's protective coating surface...I can't get any fingerprints off nor do these smudges go away...

Does anyone know what could be used on these screens? I tried water, as well...

[Captain Kirk]

Originally Posted by Hillside Trece

Guys,

I'm still trying to find a cleaner to use on my SXRD screen; it seems no matter which I use, even those made for computer monitors in the small spray bottles or even the Windex electronics wipes, nothing stops the "smearing" that occurs on the TV's protective coating surface...I can't get any fingerprints off nor do these smudges go away...

Does anyone know what could be used on these screens? I tried water, as well...

You won't be able to fix it. Once the coating has abrasives put on it, it's ruined to a point. You won't see it at first, but it makes micro spots all over the place. The best you can do is use a damp fiber cloth and try to smooth it out as best you can. I normally don't support the use of damp cloths, but from my experience it is the only way to get a uniform appearance after its been touched by product.

Whatever you do, do not ever use those electronic wipes or windex products again. I won't even use them on plastic coated LCDs due to their nature to smear and look bad. I am surprised people still recommend them to people.

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by Serendipity

You won't be able to fix it. Once the coating has abrasives put on it, it's ruined to a point. You won't see it at first, but it makes micro spots all over the place. The best you can do is use a damp fiber cloth and try to smooth it out as best you can. I normally don't support the use of damp cloths, but from my experience it is the only way to get a uniform appearance after its been touched by product.

Whatever you do, do not ever use those electronic wipes or windex products again. I won't even use them on plastic coated LCDs due to their nature to smear and look bad. I am surprised people still recommend them to people.

Darn it...

Thanks Serendipity. All I really use the "wipes" for is dusting down my electronics -- like the receiver, player, etc. But I couldn't find anything to work on these "marks" on the protective coating of the screen...

[Captain Kirk]

Originally Posted by Hillside Trece

Darn it...

Thanks Serendipity. All I really use the "wipes" for is dusting down my electronics -- like the receiver, player, etc. But I couldn't find anything to work on these "marks" on the protective coating of the screen...

You're welcome. I looked around at AVS Forum and didn't see any other recommendations. I'm sorry it happened. I've heard about people having the same thing occur, especially cleaning the inside mirror. Oh, that did not end well at all.

When you use the microfiber cloth, make sure it's one that hasn't been washed/used with chemicals before. Good luck!

[hometheatergeek]

I work at a company that rents to corporations, computer and AV equipment, and the best cleaner I have ever used on all LCD monitors, plasma and LCD display is a product called Clear Reflections. The only down side, it is hard to find it sold in single cans. You have to by it by the case. But again it is the best product for keeping LCDs clean. We get back some pretty nasty looking laptops and just a small amount cleans the entire screen with no streaking.

[Captain Kirk]

Originally Posted by hometheatergeek

I work at a company that rents to corporations, computer and AV equipment, and the best cleaner I have ever used on all LCD monitors, plasma and LCD display is a product called Clear Reflections. The only down side, it is hard to find it sold in single cans. You have to by it by the case. But again it is the best product for keeping LCDs clean. We get back some pretty nasty looking laptops and just a small amount cleans the entire screen with no streaking.

This isn't that type of screen. It is a more matte weaved material. That product would probably just make it worse.

[Hillside Trece]

Originally Posted by Serendipity

You're welcome. I looked around at AVS Forum and didn't see any other recommendations. I'm sorry it happened. I've heard about people having the same thing occur, especially cleaning the inside mirror. Oh, that did not end well at all.

When you use the microfiber cloth, make sure it's one that hasn't been washed/used with chemicals before. Good luck!

How about attempting to use a kind of lightly damp paper towel on the SXRD screen?