LCD Screen Cleaner

[sheeny (Al)]

Guys,

I've had my 19" LCD screen for a while now and I notice that flies seem to like leaving their mark on the screen. What's the best stuff to clean an LCD screen with? Windex? Mr Sheen? Brasso??? (Just kidding ... really!)

Al.

[Dennis]

I use the blue Windex and then a final wipe with a barely damp cloth, and it seems to work okay on my Benq 20", Samsung 17" and Notebook 15".

Cheers

Dennis

DO NOT USE BLUE WINDEX- IT CONTAINS AMMONIA (see subsequent posts)

[Satchmo]

I use Methylated spirits in a mist spray bottle and kleenex tissues.

Mark

[sheeny (Al)]

Thanks guys! I might give the windex a go.

Al.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

File this info in the Handy Hints section.

Thanks for the good advice.

[luka]

As far as I know windex contains ammonia which will remove the coating from the LCD. I would not use it on my screen.

[DeanoNZL (Adrian)]

Originally Posted by luka

As far as I know windex contains ammonia which will remove the coating from the LCD. I would not use it on my screen.

Hi all,
Very true, it can cause the filter over the LCD to go brittle.
Just use mild detergent in warm water, and only dampen the cloth, never spray directly on to the screen. There are quite ofter contacts below the screen that do not like moisture.
Cloudless Skies to all

Adrian

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by luka

As far as I know windex contains ammonia which will remove the coating from the LCD. I would not use it on my screen.

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!! The ammonia in Windex kills LCD screens...... info from many IT industry sources I trust.

Use a tiny drop of detergent in tepid water and wring the rag out really well.

[Dennis]

Thanks for the ammonia warning guys.

Cheers

Dennis

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

go to your local chemist and ask for some "Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol"

for your computer/tv screens, break it down with water about 15/1
for your eyepieces and mirrors use 3/1 solution

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

added note - that 3/1 on your mirrors is spot cleaning only, not washing

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

further note - dab on mirror or secondary with a cotton bud and use the corner of a tissue to remove excess - blow dry with blower bulb

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Uses include

• Cleaning and de-greasing electrical and PC components
• Other Electrical uses include :
• PC CPU - HEATSINKS - OVERCLOCKERS ESSENTIALS
• MAGNETIC TAPE HEADS - PCBs - THERMAL GREASE - ARCTIC SILVER
• MONITORS AND FLAT PANELS
• Removing sticky labels and glue
• A Disinfectant for food preparation surfaces, table tops, counters, bars and other hard surfaces.
• Antiseptic and antibacterial agent.
• A general cleaner – excellent for cleaning glass & lenses. Can be used to clean virtually any surface. Removes light grease, oils, dirt, food stains etc. Evaporates quickly and leaves surface squeaky clean.
• A specialist cleaner – for computer equipment, electronic devices, contact pins, floppy disk drive heads, lenses of LASERS on optical disc drives (DVD,CD), removes thermal paste of CPUs. Cleans printer heads including Thermal Transfer.
• A sterilizer – For sterilising hands when preparing food or for medical personnel working in surgeries, clinics, First Aid rooms, Nursing Homes, Hospitals etc. S
• Sterilizing utensils, equipment etc eg acupuncturists needles, hairdressers combs etc.
• An Anti-Foamer and foam inhibitor.
• Can be mixed with fragrances to make airfreshners and deodorants..
• Can be used as a Deodoriser for spraying into shoes to eliminate odours.
• Used to make Rinse agents for Dishwashers.
• A solvent for diluting lacquers, PVC adhesives, dyes and printing inks.
• A graffiti remover for removing inks, markers, lipstick etc.
• A Deicer for locks and windscreens
• Add to Windscreen washer reservoir for a spotless windscreen every time.
• Antifreeze.
• A fuel additive for dissolving water or ice in fuel lines
• Cosmetics – hand lotions, deodorants, aftershaves
• Body Rub – relieves muscle stiffness.

[Dennis]

Hi Geoff

Thanks - I already have some 99% IPA for cleaning eyepieces. I had to take my book on cleaning optics with me to the Chemists, before they would supply me with a bottle. I guess they wanted to make sure I wasn't going to imbibe the stuff.

The 99% IPA does not contain any oils and such other stuff that is not good for optics.

Cheers

Dennis

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

i think the one i got was 70% or there abouts Dennis

not sure cause i am not at home to look

geoff

[Dennis]

Hi Geoff

It’s worth checking, as I once read on a newsgroup some time ago that less pure IPA’s have additives that don't evaporate, so I presume they would remain as a residue on e.g. the eyepiece?

Cheers

Dennis

[RAJAH235]

Goto 'bigger type' Chemist's shop n get some PURE isopropyl alcohol. Bought 100 ml of 99.5% yesterday n cost $6.00.
Blend 50/50 with water for your screens. Use sparingly.
Do not use the rubbing alcohol as it contains oils n will smear badly.
L.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

"Isocol" was the brand name i bought - green plastic bottle

geoff

[RB (Andrew)]

Yep I recommend pure (99%) isopropyl alcohol too, mixed with water.
They do look at you with some suspicion at the chemist but just explain that it's for cleaning optics.

Be warned though that it can dissolve and destroy certain plastics and electrical parts such as switch assemblies if accidentally spilled on them at full strength.

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

Uses include

• Cleaning and de-greasing electrical and PC components
• etc.....

Also for washing the molasses layer off raw sugar crystals so the crystal shape and size could be determined. Memories of sugar analysis at CSR in the early 70s! We sloshed it around by the 44 gall drum in a flame-proof room!