How to Clean a Laptop Screen

Is your laptop screen dirty with fingerprints and dust? You could either clean it with a cleaning kit designed specifically for use on LCD and Plasma screens or use household products. There are two things you should pay attention to when cleaning LCD screens: the type of cleaning solution and the type of cloth.

Here’s how to clean a laptop screen:

• Shut down your laptop, unplug it and remove the battery (you will better see the dust on a black screen and avoid potential damage).
• Use plain distilled water or combine 1 cup of distilled water with 3 tablespoons of white vinegar.
• Apply the solution to a soft cloth.
• Wipe your laptop screen gently (this is important, never press hard or scrub).

Hints:

• Do not blow air from your mouth on the screen. It will not clean the fingerprints.
• Do not use products that contain alcohol or ammonia on your laptop screen.
• Do not spray the solution directly, it could damage the screen.
• The cloth should be moist, not wet.
• We recommend lint-free microfiber or cotton cloth for cleaning LCD screens (an old T-shirt could do the job too). Never use paper towels because they contain wood fibers and could scratch the screen.
• Tap water is not recommended, because it could leave mineral spots on the screen.
• LCD (liquid crystal display) is not glass. Never use glass cleaners.
• Some people use a 1:1 solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is acceptable and shouldn’t hurt the screen.