Cleaning Laptop Screen
Presence of dust, dirt, smears, smudges and fingerprints on the laptop screen is no doubt unpleasing to the eyes. You feel irritated when you have to work on your laptop computer in such a condition. An ideal option is to not let your laptop screen get into such a poor state. Clean it regularly. It will be even better if you use suitable cleaning agents and proper cleaning techniques.
Laptop screen cleaning agents are basically of two types, commercial and homemade. You may get a commercial cleanser or cleaning solution from an electronics shop or office supply store.
Cleaning Laptop Screen With Special Cleaners
If you are looking for what to use when cleaning laptop screens, you have many options. There are kits available in the market for this purpose. The kit comprises microfiber cloths and antistatic solutions. The usage directions are usually mentioned on the pack. Laptop screen cleaning wipes are also quite effective.
Clean the laptop screen with a dry cotton cloth to remove dust and dirt. Spray the solution on the laptop screen and rub it on with the microfiber cloth. Let the screen air dry. The anti-static solution leaves a slight film which acts as a protective cover on the laptop screen. This cover repels dust and smudges, thereby keeping the screen clean for long. You can make many such solutions for laptop screen cleaning at home. Some examples of solutions are hexane and water, petroleum benzine and water and isopropyl alcohol (91%) and water. Select and make anyone of these given solutions for cleaning laptop screen. Spray the solution on the microfiber cloth and wipe the laptop screen lengthwise. It will remove dust, dirt, smear, smudges and even finger impressions from the laptop screen.
Cleaning Laptop Screens With Household Products
In case you cannot spend much on cleaning the laptop screen, you can get similar impressive results by using household products. Moreover, most of the commercial products contain ammonia and alcohol. Cleaning laptop screen with alcohol and ammonia is never recommended as they tend to degrade the LCD panel over time. You can make a solution from substances available in your household.
One such substance which is widely used for cleaning laptop screens is vinegar. Mix equal quantities of vinegar and water. Stir well to make a solution. Take a clean and dry cotton cloth and dip it into the freshly prepared solution. Take the cloth out and squeeze it to remove extra water. Open the laptop screen, and wipe it with another dry cloth to remove dust and dirt. Now, wipe the laptop screen with the wet cotton cloth. Move the cloth lengthwise to give an even look. Allow the cleaned and wet screen to air dry. You may find some dust on the screen when it is dry. Remove it with a dry but clean cotton cloth. The laptop screen is expected to appear dust-free and shiny.
There are some laptop screen cleaning tips that you must follow to increase its life. First of all, never use cleaning products containing alcohol, ammonia and strong cleaning agents. Secondly, never use tissues or paper towels to clean the laptop screen. They give poor results. Thirdly, never keep any kind of eatables or drinks on or near the laptop. Lastly, clean the laptop screen at least once a week to keep it clean and shining like new.
