Best way to cleans monitor screens???? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

pan6467 · 11-16-2004, 05:32 PM

I know you're not supposed to use Windex or any glass cleaner and have been told to use rubbing alcohol..... is this right and does it work?

belkins · 11-16-2004, 05:47 PM

Use Windex, but DO NOT spray it directly on the monitor. Spray it on a paper towel and then wipe the screen.

jonjon42 · 11-16-2004, 05:59 PM

terry cloth

cokelvr · 11-16-2004, 06:30 PM

Be wasteful buy the screen cleaning clothes from the store. Not sure what is in them tho'

KrazyKracka · 11-16-2004, 06:51 PM

I've seen at the stores a "monitor safe" version, I don't know what the difference is. I usually just use a damp soapy cloth or sponge, it seems to do the job well.

Munku · 11-16-2004, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belkins

Use Windex, but DO NOT spray it directly on the monitor. Spray it on a paper towel and then wipe the screen.

Unless you have the non drip formula! I do, and it doesn't drip at all. But it's still better to just spray it on a paper towell first for safety measures!

Mzm · 11-16-2004, 07:56 PM

I'd be weary of using windex at all, even if just sprayed on a paper towel. It will eat away at the finish on the monitor. Use something specific for electronics like Endust for electronics anti-static spray.

Munku · 11-19-2004, 08:26 PM

Why would that be Mzm? CRT monitors use just a peice of glass. Maybe not a flat screen or a laptop monitor I definately wouldn't use windex on that.

GraveTaker · 11-19-2004, 08:49 PM

Windex is especially horrible to Laptop monitors.
It will eat away at your finish. In that case, use Kensington monitor cleaning fluid. Your local computer store place thingy like best buy sshould have it.

11-16-2004, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
pan6467 Lennonite Priest Location: Mansfield, Ohio USA	Best way to cleans monitor screens???? I know you're not supposed to use Windex or any glass cleaner and have been told to use rubbing alcohol..... is this right and does it work? __________________ I just love people who use the excuse "I use/do this because I LOVE the feeling/joy/happiness it brings me" and expect you to be ok with that as you watch them destroy their life blindly following. My response is, "I like to put forks in an eletrical socket, just LOVE that feeling, can't ever get enough of it, so will you let me put this copper fork in that electric socket?"

11-16-2004, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
jonjon42 Psycho Location: inside my own mind	terry cloth __________________ A damn dirty hippie without the dirty part....

11-19-2004, 08:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
GraveTaker Crazy	Windex is especially horrible to Laptop monitors. It will eat away at your finish. In that case, use Kensington monitor cleaning fluid. Your local computer store place thingy like best buy sshould have it. __________________ GraveTaker

11-16-2004, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
belkins Tilted Location: Salt Lake City	Use Windex, but DO NOT spray it directly on the monitor. Spray it on a paper towel and then wipe the screen.

11-16-2004, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
cokelvr Tilted	Be wasteful buy the screen cleaning clothes from the store. Not sure what is in them tho'

11-16-2004, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
KrazyKracka Crazy Location: PA	I've seen at the stores a "monitor safe" version, I don't know what the difference is. I usually just use a damp soapy cloth or sponge, it seems to do the job well.

11-16-2004, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mzm Upright Location: Here...and there	I'd be weary of using windex at all, even if just sprayed on a paper towel. It will eat away at the finish on the monitor. Use something specific for electronics like Endust for electronics anti-static spray.

11-19-2004, 08:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Munku Lost Location: Florida	Why would that be Mzm? CRT monitors use just a peice of glass. Maybe not a flat screen or a laptop monitor I definately wouldn't use windex on that.