Best LCD cleaning cloth?
January 6, 2006 12:17 PM Subscribe
Are all LCD cleaning cloths created equal? Which is the best?
I'm looking for a cleaning cloth for my notebook display and my LCD screen, but there's so many I'm not sure which one is the best to get! In consideration is the Falcon Safety shammy @ Best Buy and some other cleaning cloths by 3M and Kensington @ CompUSA. Which is the best?
I'm looking for a cleaning cloth for my notebook display and my LCD screen, but there's so many I'm not sure which one is the best to get! In consideration is the Falcon Safety shammy @ Best Buy and some other cleaning cloths by 3M and Kensington @ CompUSA. Which is the best?
Soft is not enough. You want a material specifically designed to lift oil and dirt, not just move it around.
This "Last Word" article from New Scientist breaks it down for you.
posted by Dunwitty at 2:02 PM on January 6, 2006
This "Last Word" article from New Scientist breaks it down for you.
posted by Dunwitty at 2:02 PM on January 6, 2006
You don't want to use Windex (or any ammonia-based cleaner) on monitors.
posted by kindall at 3:36 PM on January 6, 2006
posted by kindall at 3:36 PM on January 6, 2006
Get Monster Screen Cleaner from Best Buy. $20 for a bottle with a really big, awesome cloth. I've been using this product for two years, only on my second bottle, and I love it!
posted by Ekim Neems at 4:49 PM on January 6, 2006
posted by Ekim Neems at 4:49 PM on January 6, 2006
Microfibre lens cleaning cloth as used on glasses... Not sure what solvents you would (not) want to use though, you'll probably get away with not needing any unless you've spilt stuff.
posted by polyglot at 4:58 PM on January 6, 2006
posted by polyglot at 4:58 PM on January 6, 2006
I've had no problems with just a soft old cotton t-shirt and some 50% (about) alcohol. Just get normal alcohol and dilute it with distilled water.
That has worked great with my MAG 19" LCD.
Dunwitty is right in pointing out that moving dust around could potentially scratch the surface. I have found that isn't the case with my LCD (yet...), but some screens have a softer surface then others.
posted by nickerbocker at 5:13 PM on January 6, 2006
That has worked great with my MAG 19" LCD.
Dunwitty is right in pointing out that moving dust around could potentially scratch the surface. I have found that isn't the case with my LCD (yet...), but some screens have a softer surface then others.
posted by nickerbocker at 5:13 PM on January 6, 2006
I've been using the Zeiss disposable lens cloths that Sam's Club sells for cleaning eyeglasses. They're about nine bucks for two boxes of 90 each.
posted by mr_crash_davis at 5:48 PM on January 6, 2006
posted by mr_crash_davis at 5:48 PM on January 6, 2006
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posted by theora55 at 1:25 PM on January 6, 2006