Saturday, August 11, 2007

cleaning your LCD monitor

Q: Can you explain how to clean my new LCD monitor?

— Sarah Starr

A: Any of the commercial LCD screen cleaners sold at computer stores or online will work fine. You can also make your own cleaner. The best commercial cleaners contain a 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.

While there may be other ingredients listed, the alcohol/water mixture does the real work. It's better to spray it onto the screen rather than wipe it on. I use an old glass cleaner bottle that was thoroughly washed (using glass cleaner on an LCD screen is a bad idea). Use a soft, lint-free cloth and wipe from top to bottom, not in a circular motion. Never use a paper towel — it'll scratch the screen.

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