Here's How You Can Clean a TV Screen Properly

Here's How You Can Clean a TV Screen Properly

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Your TV should be cleaned regularly if you want the best picture quality. When flat-screen TVs are cleaned with harsh chemicals, such as Windex, they can easily be damaged. The first step in cleaning a flat-screen TV is to turn it off and unplug it. You can then wipe off any dust and debris with a dry microfiber cloth designed for electronics and glass. A damp cloth, dampened with distilled water and soap, can be used to remove hard-to-remove stains.

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The following tips will help you clean your dusty or dirty TV screen without damaging it. You can follow these steps on any LED, LCD, OLED, or plasma TV screen. If you still have your owner's manual or can find it online, we recommend that you consult it. Clean the TV screen properly according to the instructions that come with some TVs.



Turn off your TV and Unplug it:
 Turning your TV off is safer; you can see more dirt and smudges when the TV is unplugged. Furthermore, this will help you clean your TV more effectively since it will have a chance to cool down.

To remove dust and debris from the screen, wipe it gently with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Some TVs come with their own cleaning clothes. A microfiber cloth designed to clean eyeglasses, camera lenses, computer monitors, and vinyl records will work if you don't have this cloth. You should never clean your TV screen with paper towels, tissues, or rags. Your screen can be scratched by these fibers. Don't press down too hard either. Pixels can burn out if you push on the screen too hard.

You can remove hard-to-remove stains by moistening your cloth with distilled water. Screens should never be cleaned directly with cleaning solutions. This can cause moisture to get into the seal around the screen and damage the electronics. You should only apply a cleaning solution to the cloth. 




The materials the screen is coated with can react with harsh cleaning products (like Windex and Formula 409), causing permanent discoloration. You should avoid using packaged screen cleaners that contain benzene, ammonia, alcohol, or acetone. Nevertheless, the majority of HDTV screen cleaners contain 99% water.

How to Clean a Tube TV Screen

CRTVs and tube TVs can be cleaned with the same glass cleaner you use for your windows. To remove dust from your TV, unplug it and wipe it with a microfiber cloth. Water and rubbing alcohol can be mixed 50/50 to moisten the cloth if needed.

  • Turn off your TV and unplug it
  • Wipe the screen with a microfiber cloth to remove dust and debris
  • Water and rubbing alcohol are mixed 50/50 to moisten the cloth
  • With a dry cloth, wipe the screen again



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