How to Clean Fingerprints From Plasma TV Screens
Plasma televisions are recognized for their quality display resolutions, slim panels and very large screen sizes. They are composed of many phosphor-coated, gas-filled pixels between two sheets of thin glass. Properly maintaining plasma TV screens is essential to their aesthetic appeal and longevity. Touching plasma screens with bare skin produces oily fingerprints and smudges that distract viewers and cause TVs to appear dingy. Fortunately, basic cleaning supplies can effectively remove fingerprints from plasma TV screens.
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Things You'll Need
- Feather duster
- Spray bottle
- 1/2-cup Distilled water
- 1/2-cup Isopropyl alcohol
- 2 Microfiber cloths
Instructions
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Turn off the electrical power to the television. Allow the television to completely cool.
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Dust the screen with a feather duster to remove accumulated lint. Remove all lint before focusing on the smudges.
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Fill a spray bottle with 1/2 cup of distilled water and 1/2 cup of isopropyl alcohol. Thoroughly mix the solution.
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Spray the alcohol solution onto a clean microfiber cloth. Do not spray the solution directly onto the screen.
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Wipe the damp cloth across the screen to remove all fingerprints and smudges. Start at the top of the screen and continue down to the bottom. Moisten a clean section of the cloth with the solution each time you wipe the screen.
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Wipe another clean microfiber cloth across the screen to remove moisture. Do not turn on the television until the screen is completely dry.
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Tips & Warnings
You can substitute soft cotton t-shirts for the microfiber cloths.
Do not use glass cleaners or other household chemicals, as they can damage plasma screens.
Do not use paper towels, napkins or any other abrasive cloths, as the plasma screen may become scratched.
References
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