Tips for Cleaning the LCD Screen properly

If you are someone who is always clean, so that not a day goes by to clean your electronic equipment, including your LCD monitor or TV screen, here Pemmz conveys some safe and efficient tips when cleaning the screen. Although PemmzHolics only intends to clean a little dust or just a fingerprint that sticks to your electronic screen, you still have to be careful in choosing the equipment used and also with a safe touch ..! Don’t want your “expensive” screen to be damaged quickly?!

Is it true that the wrong cleaning can be damaging?

If you always do the wrong thing when cleaning the screen all this time, whether it’s a computer monitor or television screen, this electronic item will be faster in waiting for the damage time. As you know, modern HD TVs and monitors now have brighter, sharper, and more responsive screens, but these modern screens also turn out to be even more vulnerable if not cared for properly. To clean it properly is also less expensive than most of the common ways that most people do now.

Never ever :

• Wet the screen directly

Spraying cleaning liquid directly onto the LCD screen is actually a big contribution to LCD damage in the future. There are still many people who may be used to since the days of CRT glass screens, spraying liquid directly on the screen, this may never harm or be the biggest cause of screen damage. However, unlike modern LCD screens, the now flat and thin screen is made from layer by layer made of plastic, glass, adhesive, a line of display elements, and other thin materials. Once the liquid enters the corner of the LCD screen, then the liquid will spread within the LCD layer through the capillary holes to enter directly into each layer, just like a cloth exposed to liquid, the liquid will absorb and spread. The following is an example of a photo of a monitor screen that contains liquid, the possibility of the incoming liquid to evaporate and disappear is 0 or not possible at all, and even if it could, it would still leave a trace of damage on the screen.

• Do not use alcohol or ammonia-based liquids.

Many ordinary people think that window glass cleaners (chemical ones) are also suitable for use on monitor or TV screens, that’s probably because many LCD screens use glossy glass which is considered the same as ordinary glass. The problem here is, because the cleaning liquid which is based on ammonia or alcohol can wear off/remove the anti-reflective coating on the screen, which can cause an uneven screen coating which is known as ‘clouding’ and even includes damaging the screen. Even though the screen you have is a glossy glass type, the screen is usually already coated again by a material that is not resistant to chemicals. So don’t take any risks using cleaners!

• Cleaning with rough napkins, toilet tissue, or used rags carelessly.

Can Pemmzchannel reiterate that modern screens have now used materials that are more vulnerable and thinner. Napkins, toilet paper, etc. are also not designed to clean thin, delicate, and fragile surfaces. Because these cleaning cloths have a high level of roughness, and are able to leave scratches on PemmzHolics monitors. Moreover, if you use a used multipurpose cloth that has been used on various surfaces before, dirt, dust, and even iron particles may still be left and will eventually damage your screen immediately.

The right and safe way?

Actually the safest way is to not clean the LCD screen at all! ^^ Confused? Of course, it’s impossible not to clean it at all, because dust, and daily activities in front of the screen will definitely produce dirt, fingerprints, no matter how thin it is, so that it makes us as owners of LCD screens feel itchy to clean it.

Well, from now on, try to prevent and minimize the occurrence of dirt on your LCD screen, for example if you have small children, teach them not to hold the TV screen or monitor with their hands, because small children usually like to touch anything on the screen the most. Alternatively, you can cover the LCD screen with a sheath or anti-dust cover when not in use, so that no dust accumulates. The less often PemmzHolics cleans the LCD screen, the better it will be in maintaining the life of your modern LCD screen. However, if your screen is already dirty, you still have to clean it.. dong .. Here are the steps that we consider the most appropriate and safe:

First, turn off LCD screen device However, it would be better if you also unplug the power cable from the socket. Never clean the screen before the heat on the screen dissipates, wait a while until it cools down. Cleaning a screen that is still warm/hot can make it more difficult to clean, and may even damage the screen faster.

️ Clean the dust without having to touch it, you can use a can of air compressor, and spray it from a distance of approximately 1 meter from the screen. This method is able to release dust particles that stick due to static electricity. You can also use a simple rubber dust blower, but this tool can actually spill back the residue that is inside the rubber blower.

️ Gently wipe the LCD screen with a dry microfiber cloth. Microfiber is a marvel of modern technology, because this soft cloth is very useful for electronic goods. Get used to it, only this microfiber cloth is allowed to touch your screen, as much as possible do not use cloth made of other materials to clean dust or fingerprints on the LCD screen. Wiping the LCD screen directly onto the dirty area with gentle pressure is usually sufficient. This microfiber cloth has started to be sold in many grocery stores and electronics stores. When wiping the screen, always avoid making circular motions in the same place, to prevent circular scratch marks from occurring. Remember, The best way is to wipe it with half pressure and a wide distance from left to right as well as from top to bottom.

️ Wipe the screen with a microfiber cloth dampened with non-mineral water (distilled water). If you need more power to clean dirt or stains on your LCD screen, you can also wet a microfiber cloth with distilled water that does not contain minerals. Bottled mineral water or straight from the tap itself can leave deposits and layers on your LCD screen. You can find non-mineral water in large supermarkets. Don’t get too wet with a damp cloth, just make the cloth feel wet so that no water drips from the washcloth, or a drop of water can actually mess up your LCD screen.

️ Wet the microfiber with a mixture of non-mineral water and 1:1 white vinegar. If your LCD screen is spilled with oily and sticky material, this method is the safest way than having to use chemical cleaners or alcohol. After wetting the microfiber with the mixture, clean the screen in the same way, gently and in broad, wide motions.

So many tips that we can summarize to provide more knowledge in terms of cleaning and caring for LCD monitors and TV screens. By following the above methods PemmzHolics has also succeeded in preventing damage due to liquids, abrasions, scratches, and “clouding”, many of which cause many monitors and televisions to be wasted due to premature damage.

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