Cleaning an Lcd Tv Screen, “We recommend using LCD cleanser that can be purchased at any electronics store,” says a customer service tech for Westinghouse, a manufacturer of popular LCD televisions. The cleaner can be found in both spray and wipe form. But what exactly goes into these LCD solutions?
Kai Hui of MG Chemicals, makers of one of many available LCD cleaners, explains, “The main ingredient in most wipes on the market is water. There needs to be a small percentage of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to help get rid of the grease from busy fingers.” Some LCD cleaning solutions may include up to 50 percent IPA, according to Hui, but any more than that could damage the screens.
How to Cleaning an Lcd Tv Screen
- I’ve had a few LCDs over the years. Water, IPA & Water, or special commercial cleaners worked on most smudges, & dust (thankfully I’ve never had to deal with crayon, or markers), but everyting I tried left streaks. Remembering how my grandma used to clean windows took care of this problem. If I have really STUBBORN oil-based smudges (fingerprints & such), I use IPA & water (just on the affected area) to get off the oils. For dust & to remove the streaks left from other cleaners (as well as most fingerprints & grime), I use cornstarch dissolved in enough mildly hot distilled water to make it look like milk… Dampen a soft cotton or micro-fiber cloth in the solution, wipe down the screen GENTLY rubbing away any grime, wait for it to dry, then GENTLY buff off the residue with a dry, clean micro-fiber cloth, & be amazed at the results. Not only does this leave the display streak free, but also seems to help repel future smudges. The same solution can be used to clean windows better then any commercial product I’ve tried, but you can also add a bit of IPA, &/or ammonia if needed (on glass, NOT plastics), & wipe off the residue with old newspapers. continue reading…