To remove stains , you can use: A damp cloth. A water/white vinegar mixture: pour a few drops of white vinegar on your damp cloth then rub gently. A cleaning solution for screens to buy in a specialized store if the stains are stubborn.
Your TV is covered in stains and you don't know how to clean them? Is it a plasma, LCD, LED, OLED, or other type?
Whatever the quality of your TV, the cleaning principle is almost the same.
However, TV screens have now become so thin and fragile. Cleaning them requires more care.
Before advising you how to clean a TV screen carefully, allow us to give you some essential recommendations.
What should I know before cleaning a screen?
- The first step in knowing how to clean a TV screen is to read the important recommendations.
- For safety, make sure your TV is turned off and unplugged. And wait at least 5 minutes before cleaning it.
- Read your TV manual first to find the best cleaning tips for the quality of your flat screen.
- If you want to opt for a commercial cleaner, never choose a glass solution or any product that is too aggressive.
- On an LED screen, never use products containing 90° alcohol, ammonia, ethanol, acetone, soap or other detergents.
- It is forbidden to wipe the TV screen with toilet paper, newspaper, paper towels, or any other material likely to scratch it or leave lint on it.
- Whether you use a natural or chemical cleaning solution, avoid spraying or pouring it directly onto the surface of the screen. Instead, put it on a cloth or cotton, as direct contact with the product could create other indelible marks.
- Whatever the nature of the stain, never scratch your flat screen with your fingernails or other hard materials.
- Only turn your TV back on when it is completely dry.
How to dust off the TV screen?
If your TV screen is invaded by dust, here are some easy and effective solutions.
- A wipe
Use a dry but soft microfiber or cotton cloth. You will find microfiber cloths in supermarkets. But sometimes manufacturers, like Samsung, offer this type of cloth with certain TV models.
Wipe your TV with the cloth, gently and without applying too much pressure. Start with the frame, then the back of the TV, and finally the front of the screen. Gesture in one direction: either always vertical or always horizontal.
- A vacuum cleaner
You can use the vacuum's brush attachment to dust the grill, speakers, TV stand, or vents. But don't do it on the surface of the screen.
And how to remove stains from a TV screen?
Smudges and smudges embedded in a screen can disappear quickly. Fingerprints, stains from liquids, sputters, food… everything can be erased.
- With a damp cloth
Choose a soft cloth and dampen it in clear water. Then rub your TV with it, taking care not to scratch to avoid a scratch. Make circular movements on the dirty part. Then dry with a clean towel.
The trace refuses to disappear? Try the trick of white vinegar mixed with water.
- With the water + white vinegar mixture
White vinegar is a very effective cleaner on many household appliances. And be sure that it will also be on your television.
Take a bowl and mix equal parts water and white vinegar in it. Soak your soft cloth in it, wring well and wipe your screen with it. Don't forget to iron with a dry cloth to finish cleaning. If you let it air dry, smudges may get on it.
If you want to clean just the edge of your screen, take your damp cloth and pour a few drops of pure white vinegar on it. Gently rub over fingerprints and smudges on the frame. If you want to operate on a very small part, you can use a damp cotton instead of the cloth.
- With isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol diluted in distilled or deionized water is found to be a non-abrasive cleaner for LCD screens. Just make sure that the alcohol dose does not exceed half of the mixture.
Warning: this product is very different from 90° alcohol, do not replace it with the latter.
- With a commercial cleaning product
If the white vinegar trick does not convince you, get a cleaning product specially designed for these devices. Glasses cleaning wipes can also do the trick on an LCD screen.
Apply it to the TV using a cloth and let it dry. This should be enough to remove fingerprints or other smudges. Be careful about the quality of the cleaning solution you choose though, as some have a bad reputation for leaving marks.
What to do on a scratch?
We always advise you to gently clean your screen to avoid scratching it. But if it happens despite your caution, here's what to do:
- Do not rush to repair the scratch. Check your contract first, and claim the warranty if you still have the right to do so.
- If your device is no longer guaranteed, get a repair kit to effectively mitigate the scratch.
- If you want a grandma's recipe, put petroleum jelly on a makeup remover pad, then gently put it on the scratch. Wait a few minutes before removing it, and wipe the surface well all around so that there is no visible trace.
- Or, spray clear hairspray on the scratch and let air dry.
Easy solutions for a clean flat screen
How to clean a television screen without damaging the pixels?
In fact, whether you use it as a television or a computer monitor, a flat screen should be cleaned carefully.
Misuse of a cleaner can shorten its life.
There are therefore recommendations to follow if you want to effectively wash a plasma screen, LED or other qualities.
The most important thing is to turn off and unplug the TV before any manipulation. And with our various tips, you will surely find the ideal solution to dust it, remove a stain, or reduce its scratches.
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