How to Clean a Flat Computer Monitor

Improve your computer display and appeal by cleaning your flat panel monitor.

Flat computer monitors include Plasma and LCD monitors. They have become increasingly popular because of their high-resolutions displays and space-saving slim sizes. Flat computer monitors are extremely sensitive and pick up dust, fingerprints and smudges very easily, which makes the screen harder to read. As part of computer maintenance, it is important to clean your flat screen monitor properly.

Things You'll Need

• Lint-free cloth
• Isopropyl alcohol 70% or iKlear

Instructions

1. Turn off your monitor and unplug the power cord. Wait a few minutes for your computer monitor to cool down.

2. Apply some isopropyl alcohol 70% or iKlear solution on a lint-free cloth. You can buy isopropyl alcohol 70% and iKlear solution from electronic stores. If you do not have either of these solutions, you can apply some water on the lint-free cloth. Before using isopropyl alcohol 70% or iKlear solution, check your monitor's documentation to make sure it is safe for you to use the solutions.

3. Wipe the screen using the damp, lint-free cloth until you can no longer see dust, fingerprints or smudges. When you're finished, wait until monitor dries, connect the power cable into the power outlet and turn it back on.

References

• Apple Support: How to Clean Mac Products