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Is there a way to safely clean my LCD TV with household stuff?

Asked by gambitking (4206points) February 29th, 2012

I know an actual screen cleaning kit would work, but is there any safe way to clean the screen on my LCD HDTV that won’t mess anything up, using just typical stuff you might find around the house?

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SpatzieLover's avatar

Water & Alcohol will do

We have the kit. However, I find after time it leaves streaks. The above ^ if done correctly will get the screen really clean.

If you don’t want to purchase the kit, then buy a smooth (ultra fine) microfiber cloth (not the type that has big loops). This type of cloth will be marketed towards use on electronics/iPhones. It will help to prevent streaking and scratching.

jaytkay's avatar

I use water and a clean soft cotton cloth, like an old all-cotton t-shirt.

Distilled water if you have any concerns about what’s in your tap water

HungryGuy's avatar

A lint-free cloth. If you must moisten it, use distilled water.

tranquilsea's avatar

I’ve always just used a micro-fibre cloth (a new and clean one dedicated just for this use) and water.

YARNLADY's avatar

@tranquilsea Beat me to it. the new micro-fibre cloths clean screens quite well.

Buttonstc's avatar

Or you can do it old school. Damp newspaper works wonders. For years ive used it on my car windshields and found it works equally well on all types of lcd screens, my tablet, laptop, and phone.

The absorbency. Of the newspaper insures that it doesn’t get too wet and that it comes out streak free.

But I use bottled water rather than tap since we have really hard water in this area.

RocketGuy's avatar

I use dry Swiffer for dust. You can use computer screen cleaner (mostly distilled water and alcohol). But whatever you do, don’t spray anything on the screen – spray on a soft cloth then wipe the screen with it.

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Buttonstc's avatar

Something else I just recently found out about thanks to a friend of mine who emailed me a list of other uses for coffee filters.

Because they are both lint free and very absorbent they’re great for cleaning mirrors, shiny kitchen appliances and all types of LCD screens (phones, TVs and tablets).

Just dampen and wipe the screen thoroughly and use a dry one afterward. Works surprisingly well and you don’t get newsprint on your fingers.

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