How to Clean a Sony Rear Projection Television

Sony rear projection televisions, or RPTV's, have some advantages over the other televisions. RPTV's can display pictures in wide screen high definition and are not limited to a native definition. This means that RPTV's are usually unrestricted to any one specific resolution. In addition, they do not require the use of "scaling" to render video on screen. They tend to have a crisp picture that does not suffer from dead pixels or low contrast ratios. RPTV's, however, are likely to collect a large amount of dust and dirt. You can use products around the home to clean a Sony rear projection television.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Two rags
• Spray cleaner
• Hand towel

1. Dust the Sony rear projection television with one rag. Lightly sweep the cloth back and fourth over the screen. In addition, brush the back on the television as well as the base.

2. Wipe the rear projection television off with the same rag. This will clear off the remaining dust as well as some grim that is not stuck-on. Pay close attention to the screen as well as the back of the television.

3. Dip the second cloth in warm water. Wring out thoroughly. The rag should be lightly moist. Spray the cloth with the cleaner with three squirts. Any non-abrasive, no harsh chemical kitchen cleaner is useful, such as Fantastic or Windex.

4. Wipe the TV with the rag. Begin cleaning the screen and work your way in a line from one end to the other. Rub the top and the base of the Sony rear projection television. Then gently wipe the back of the television.

5. Use the hand towel to dry the TV thoroughly.

Tips & Warnings

• Clean your TV once a week.

• Never spray the Sony rear projection television directly. Use a towel or rag when cleaning. Do not use a container of water around the television. Wring your cloth out completely. Too much moisture can damage the television.