Cleaning your monitor

How To Clean Your Monitor

Our computer monitors accumulate dust over a period of time. So how exactly should you go about cleaning it?

There are two types of monitors available today. One is the flat screen or LCD monitors and the other is the old faithful CRT monitors. Both these screen types require different methods of cleaning even though they both take about 5 minutes to clean.

To clean LCD or flat Screen monitors, you’ll firstly need a dry, gentle, soft cloth to wipe the screen with. Switch the monitor off. The monitor doesn’t always need to be switched off while cleaning it but it is better if you do because the dirt will be a lot more visible when the screen is dark. Using the dry, soft cloth, gently wipe the monitor to remove the dust. Never press too hard on the surface of the screen as too much pressure can cause the pixels to burn out. If there is any build-up of oil from grubby fingers, slightly wet the cloth with distilled water. Try to avoid using things like soft paper products at all times. A material that is made of a very soft cloth, like the one you receive when buying reading glasses or sun glasses, works best. The plastic sides of the screen may be cleaned with multi purpose cleansers but avoid using it on the screen’s main surface. Try to avoid a cleanser that may consist of harmful chemicals like ammonia and acids. Also, never apply or spray any liquid directly on the LCD monitor for it may leak into its components and damage the internal machinery.

Your CRT screen models are a lot less fussy when it comes to cleaning. Still, you must avoid any form of direct spray or liquid as any internal leakage may short circuit the monitor. Avoid using anything with a rough texture like paper towels and toilet paper, for it will damage the screens surface. For a gentle and proper cleaning, switch off your screen to reveal where the dust and dirt has built up on the screen. Next, use a soft, dampen cloth to wipe all the dirt away. Glass cleaner may be used on the dampen cloth to wipe the remaining dirt away if the dirt is a bit reluctant to come off, but use it only if your CRT has a glass screen. You can use multi purpose cleansers on the plastic frame around the monitor surface, but avoid any cleansers with harsh chemicals.

A Computer Guy

How To Clean Your Monitor