1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Best way to clean computer screen?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Mr. Mooch, Dec 6, 2004.

Tags:
  1. Mr. Mooch

    Mr. Mooch Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2002
    Messages:
    4,663
    Likes Received:
    3
    Well hello there; I've got a laptop and the screen has been getting these smudges from people inadvertantly touching it or other unexplainable dirty spots. I've done a little research and I know there are products designed to clean screens specifically, but I'm not sure what to do in my situation.

    My computer, a Vaio S150 has the XBRITE LCD screen and I read that cleaning it is not the same as cleaning a normal LCD. So can anyone direct me on what I should/shouldn't use to clean my screen or any tips.

    Maybe even suggestions for cleaning a computer (keyboard, casing, etc) in general.

    Thanks so much!
     
  2. bigtexxx

    bigtexxx Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2002
    Messages:
    26,980
    Likes Received:
    2,365
    A good lick-down would probably do the trick.
     
  3. Ottomaton

    Ottomaton Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2000
    Messages:
    19,201
    Likes Received:
    15,371
    On a laptop, don't use any type of cleaning chemicals, as they can react with the outer layer of the display. Never use anything more powerful than a damp rag that you've dried enough to make sure that it won't drip.
     
  4. Troy McClure

    Troy McClure Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2003
    Messages:
    655
    Likes Received:
    0
    I used to spit on my screen and clean with my fist, but I stopped when it started spitting back :eek: It was actually kind of a relief actually, I got tired of having to clean it.
     
  5. TraJ

    TraJ Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 1999
    Messages:
    2,089
    Likes Received:
    2
    A soft, damp cloth. I've read that it's best not to use anything harsher than water on a laptop screen. That's what I use on mine for the past year and a half, and I believe it has worked fine.
     
  6. moestavern19

    moestavern19 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 1999
    Messages:
    39,003
    Likes Received:
    3,641
    In light of this revelation.. Toby Keith immediatley releases "A woman is a lot like one'uh them foldin' computers"
     
  7. tierre_brown

    tierre_brown Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2003
    Messages:
    2,987
    Likes Received:
    82
    I'd think that canned air would be best...
     
  8. Mr. Mooch

    Mr. Mooch Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2002
    Messages:
    4,663
    Likes Received:
    3
    You guys once again rock! Now I think I'll take a break from studying and head to South Beach for the day.

    I'll bring my camera. :D
     
  9. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2002
    Messages:
    57,792
    Likes Received:
    41,232
    I would use distilled water on your clean and soft damp cloth, but that's probably pretty anal, I guess. :eek:
     
  10. Kilgore Trout

    Kilgore Trout Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2002
    Messages:
    1,748
    Likes Received:
    142
    I use tissue and a light amout of water.
     
  11. swilkins

    swilkins Member

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2003
    Messages:
    7,115
    Likes Received:
    11
    I highly do not recommend steel wool.:mad:
     

Share This Page