Things You'll Need:
- Dirty laptop screen
- Soft Cloth
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Step 1
Before you clean your screen, you must put the screen in a condition to show dirt. If you have a glossy screen, like on most modern laptops, put your computer into "Sleep" mode so the screen goes black. Dirt will show up best on a glossy screen if no image is displayed.
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Step 2
Realize that there are three main types of dirt that gets on laptop screens: fingerprints, loose dust, and mysterious dried marks that will be referred to as "chunkies."
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Step 3
To remove fingerprints, use a soft cloth (like a computer-cleaning cloth or a t-shirt) and rub until they're gone. A little bit of water can help too, but make sure to avoid electrical components.
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Step 4
To remove loose dust, a tissue or a dust-removal cloth (like a Swiffer) works best. Simply brush the dust and lift it off the screen.
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Step 5
Finally, you have to remove the chunkies. Chunkies are the strange dried marks on your screen - nobody knows where they come from, and they're the hardest to remove. Take a soft cloth, put a little bit of water on it, and scrub until the chunkies are gone. Don't push too hard - you don't want to break the screen - just scrub until the screen is sufficiently clean.
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Step 6
Repeat these tips as needed to keep the screen clean.
Comments
gerrie5044 said
on 3/28/2009 Thanks for the tips! I need to do this! 5* and rec
miasavc said
on 3/28/2009 It's interesting but I did exactly how you clean laptop screen without reading this article before! :-)
jpwriter said
on 3/13/2009 I didn't even think to do it while the screen was off. Thanks.
MommyBear said
on 3/12/2009 Great advice. I definitely need to clean my laptop screen! Thank you.
Mocha said
on 3/12/2009 Great Practical tips, Thanks for sharing