Cleaning a Flat-Screen TV

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed)
Oct 29th 2009 at 10:02PM

Unlike older TVs, with their glass fronts, flat screen models require more gentle care. In addition to regular dusting, you should periodically clean the screen to remove dirt and fingerprints, which will lessen your viewing experience.

Turn off the TV and disconnect the power. Make sure the screen is cool. This is more important with plasma TVs, as they throw a bit more heat than LCD TVs.

Dampen a lint-free cloth with clean water (do not use strong chemical cleaners such as alcohol, ammonia-based cleaners, or window cleaners) and wring it out until it is moist and will not drip. Chamois, microfiber, or 100 percent cotton are best. Do not use a napkin, paper towel, or tissue paper, as wood-source materials may scratch the screen. Gently wipe from the center of the screen in circles outward reaching the frame; be sure to clean the corners. Do not rub, scrub, or apply too much pressure. Wipe the case if desired. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe away any moisture on the screen or the case, again using a circular motion on the screen.

You also can purchase special screenwipes, available at most computer stores. These can be used on your computer monitor too.

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Brian Nov 6th 2009 9:13AM

Thanks ROBTHEBLOGGER6, after a long week, I couldn't stop laughing at your comment.

gp Nov 6th 2009 1:47AM

Clean Lightly damp micro fiber cloth or Audio Quest "Clean Screen" it comes with a cleaner and a great micro fiber cloth. Works amazing! use it on the bezel, screen, glasses, windows, computers . Well worth it. I have worked for an Audio video Company for over 10 years and seen products come and go. this is absolutley the best as a former skeptic ...I now believe.

gwilkes2 Nov 6th 2009 2:37AM

Kingbitt....lol...funny comment.....

Johnny Pio Nov 6th 2009 10:40AM

First off, determine what's causing the oily fingerprints. Ten to one it's the kids. Sell or trade these for a couple microfiber towels. Spritz some distilled water on one towel and wipe (not rub) the screen very gently. Quickly follow that with the dry towel to get any excess (this also prevents spotting). Never use any type of solvent or glass cleaning solution (I learned this by ruining the anti-reflective coating on a Sony computer monitor). I clean my Pioneer plasma this way and after two years the screen is still perfect--so I must be doing something right! :-)

ginger peechy Nov 6th 2009 12:42PM

Thought I would pas this along.What I use isthe monitor wipes I purchased to clean my computer screens.
They are safe,do not scratch & keep the screen on my computer as well as my tv clean & no damage.
I purchased mine at Best Buy & they last a long time.
Hope this helps everyone.
Ginger

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