Cleaning LCD TV's

[bloodstainedwings]

I am loving my new HDTV its great. Still need a PS3 for Blu, but that is a diffirent story. What I want to know is what is the right way to clean these LCD HDTV? so that it does not scratch the screen, Over time if the screen does get warnout can you replace it. I know it some film type substance that is why i am asking

[ganthc]

Originally Posted by bloodstainedwings

I am loving my new HDTV its great. Still need a PS3 for Blu, but that is a diffirent story. What I want to know is what is the right way to clean these LCD HDTV? so that it does not scratch the screen, Over time if the screen does get warnout can you replace it. I know it some film type substance that is why i am asking

Good questions. I would be interested in finding out the answers as well.

[firestorm]

I believe it's as simple as using a solvent that is safe for screens and a soft cloth, preferably something like a microfiber cloth, to wipe the screen off. The solvent could simply be water, but there are several cleaners marketed for LCD screens. The big thing to avoid is typical window cleaner that has ammonia or vinegar in it. That goes for any screen that isn't plain glass, including CRTs with anti-glare. It could create a haze on plastic screens and has a high chance of removing anti-glare coatings.

I've had good luck with lightly dusting screens periodically with swiffer duster sheets (the dry ones). Occasionally, I'll use the lens cleaner that we have laying around for cleaning eye glasses, though I haven't tried that on LCDs (it's safe for anti-glare coatings and plastic lenses though, so...)

As an IT person, that's what we've done around the office, where 99% of the screens are now LCDs, and i've noticed no ill effects. These mild solvents don't do a great job of getting greasy finger prints out on LCDs with flexible plastic screens though (i.e. PC screens)... they'll usually do it, but it takes several applications to do so, and some rubbing. If you have to apply more pressure than light wiping, I would suggest powering the screen off. Still, don't press too hard. The approx. pressure it takes to press a key down on a keyboard is probably just about right for general tough spots.

[Iguana Man]

I read my manual on cleaning my LcOS screen and it said to use hydrochloric acid and Balsamic vinegar (2:1) for screen cleaning (lint free cloth).



(read your manual dude!)

[chlngr1970]

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCE should you EVER use a solvent on a flat pannel. The screens have a coating that does not react well with solvents. The best way to clean a flat pannel is to use a clean, damp, lint free microfiber cloth. Depending on your model, it may have come with one.

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[Buffalo Bill]

My new Samsung ln32a450 I bought about 3 weeks ago for the bedroom has a special cleaning cloth that came in the box with it. Haven't had to use it yet.

[firestorm]

FYI... Water is a solvent. Like I said, ammonia and vinegar based cleaners are an absolute NO. I do believe it would be wise to use the most mild cleaner possible, and that would be water. But, if that doesn't cut it (i.e. greasy finger prints), I've had no issues with cleaners marked safe for LCD screens and anti-glare coatings.