How to Clean a Plasma Display
Plasma TV screens attract dust and fingerprints, but you can keep your plasma TV running and looking like new by doing simple maintenance. At very little cost, you will have a fingerprint and dust free plasma TV screen in no time.
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Things You'll Need
- Soft lint-free cleaning cloth
- Cleaning solution specified for use on TV screens
Instructions
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Turn off your plasma TV before you begin cleaning. While it is not absolutely necessary, it is easier to see dust and fingerprint smudges while the TV is off.
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Wipe the screen gently with a soft lint-free cloth. Do not apply pressure. Most dust and dirt should come off easily.
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Spray a small amount of cleaning solution on the soft lint-free cloth if there are still fingerprints or dust on the screen.
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Wipe down the screen gently with your slightly moist, soft lint-free cloth.
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Wipe down the rest of the TV with the moist, soft lint-free cloth.
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Tips & Warnings
Read your TV owner's manual before cleaning to make sure there are no special cleaning instructions for your TV.
Do not apply too much pressure while cleaning your plasma TV screen. It may damage your TV.
Make sure that you are using a cleaning solution designed for TV screens. Using ammonia-based cleaning solutions or incorrect cleaning solutions can damage your TV.
Never clean the inside of your plasma TV, even through the vents. You could electrocute yourself or damage the TV.
References
- Photo Credit obst tv image by Silvia Bogdanski from Fotolia.com
