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Is your TV screen looking a little dingy or dusty? Cleaning off your TV every once in a while keeps the picture quality looking great. Cleaning your TV the right way is very important—using the wrong cleaning supplies could lead to damage or streaks on your screen. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of everything you need to know before you work on sprucing up your TV.
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Hi all, does anyone have any tips for cleaning a flat screen tv? Mine's overdue for a good cleaning, it's got fingerprints and dust on it, but be... Read More
For cleaning an LED screen or flat screen, I just use a microfiber cloth and get it damp (not soaking) with warm water, then gently wipe down the... Read More
I’d recommend using distilled water. You shouldn’t need any solvents, cleaners, or soaps to clean a TV screen. You can use tap water if you d... Read More
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QuestionHow do I clean off dust from my TV?Marcus is the owner of Maid Easy, a local residential cleaning company in Phoenix, Arizona. His cleaning roots date back to his grandmother who cleaned homes for valley residents in the 60’s through the 70’s. After working in tech for over a decade, he came back to the cleaning industry and opened Maid Easy to pass his family’s tried and true methods to home dwellers across the Phoenix Metro Area.Just use a standard microfiber cloth around the frame to collect dust. Focus around the vents and speakers where dust could get trapped.
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QuestionHow can I clean smudges off of a flat screen TV?Marcus is the owner of Maid Easy, a local residential cleaning company in Phoenix, Arizona. His cleaning roots date back to his grandmother who cleaned homes for valley residents in the 60’s through the 70’s. After working in tech for over a decade, he came back to the cleaning industry and opened Maid Easy to pass his family’s tried and true methods to home dwellers across the Phoenix Metro Area.To get rid of smudges on the glass, simply wipe them away with a microfiber cloth meant for cleaning glass. The smudges will lift right up without any other product.
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QuestionHow much vinegar do I need to clean my flat screen TV?Community AnswerMix vinegar 50/50 with distilled water. Tap water may have suspended minerals (hard water) that could create microscopic scratches.
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- Don't forget to clean your remote when you clean your TV. Turn it upside-down and tap it with your palm to get rid of dirt, and then wipe around the buttons with a mix of alcohol and water.
- Skip the paper towels or tissues because they can have mild abrasives that leave scratches on your TV.
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- Avoid ammonia- or acetone-based cleaners, as these cleaners have the potential to damage your screen. [10] X Research sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://tv.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/westinghouse/westinghouse_ltv_ltv30w2.html?p=6
- ↑ Marcus Shields. House Cleaning Professional. Expert Interview. 22 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.housedigest.com/604298/7-easiest-ways-to-clean-your-flat-screen-tv-without-streaks/
- ↑ Marcus Shields. House Cleaning Professional. Expert Interview. 22 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-your-screen-witho-2-109584
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-tv-screen-22944508
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/make-your-own-screen-cleaning-spray-on-the-cheap/
- ↑ https://www.housedigest.com/604298/7-easiest-ways-to-clean-your-flat-screen-tv-without-streaks/
- ↑ https://www.housedigest.com/604298/7-easiest-ways-to-clean-your-flat-screen-tv-without-streaks/
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- "I cleaned my flat screen TV with a bottle cleaner my father-in-law gave me just made for this purpose. After, I noticed smudges on screen so I cleaned again with same cleaner and dried with microfiber cloth, but it was still smudged. I googled it and found this suggestion to use vinegar and water equal parts and tried it and it was great - no more smudges. Just make sure you dry it with a microfiber cloth in circular motion. Can't beat the price. Thanks!" ..." more
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"I cleaned my flat screen TV with a bottle cleaner my father-in-law gave me just made for this purpose. After, I noticed smudges on screen so I cleaned again with same cleaner and dried with microfiber cloth, but it was still smudged. I googled it and found this suggestion to use vinegar and water equal parts and tried it and it was great - no more smudges. Just make sure you dry it with a microfiber cloth in circular motion. Can't beat the price. Thanks!"
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"I tried my eyeglass cleaner that said it was good for my LCD screen, but it made the marks worse. So I did the equal parts of vinegar and water and microfiber cloth that was on your site. It worked amazing, I could not believe it. Now my screen is perfectly clean. Thanks for the great info."
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"I like the fact that I can use vinegar. It really is a miracle cleaner and is safe for the environment, the fact that I was told not to just sprayed directly onto the screen was a great help. Thank you, for your time and effort with your article. "
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"Everything was very useful. As a person who smokes, this was a relief to know how important it is to carefully clean the screen, especially for a first time owner of a flat screen TV. Thank you, good folks."
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