How to Clean an LCD Monitor

Cleaning your LCD monitor is necessary for good viewing. Using the correct products on your LCD monitor helps you prolong the life of the monitor and ensure a good, clean picture. Some products can harm your LCD monitor and damage the screen, so you need to know which products to use and which products to avoid. Read on to learn how to clean an LCD monitor.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Compressed air can
• Pre-moistened electronic wipe
• Damp microfiber cloth

1. Turn off your computer and LCD monitor.

2. Spray condensed air onto the monitor to remove all dust and particles. Small particles or pieces of grit can scratch the screen as you're cleaning it.

3. Lay the monitor down on a flat surface to allow easier cleaning and access to corners and creases.

4. Choose either a pre-moistened electronic wipe or a soft, damp cloth to clean the monitor. Soft, damp cloths clean your monitor gently, and electronic wipes clean as well as repel dust and create an anti-static environment.

5. Wipe the LCD monitor screen and the plastic frame with the electronic wipe or cloth. Press and move gently back and forth across the screen and around the frame in a circular motion.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your user manual or product manufacturer's website for recommendations on cleaning. Some manufacturers advise only to use soft, damp microfiber cloths for cleaning LCD monitors.
• Avoid using paper towels or dirty cloths and any product containing acetone, ethanol alcohol, ethyl acid, ammonia or methyl chloride. These products can do irreparable damage to your LCD monitor.
• Never spray liquid on the monitor. Spray your cloth first then wipe the monitor.