How to clean flat screen display

Flat screens, LCD, plasma or LED, are a bit different from CRT cousins ​​when it comes to cleaning. The standard CRT monitor has a glass can and purified in the same way as any other glass in the home or office.

Flat screen display, require caution when cleaning. Their screens are much more sensitive and are easily scratched or damaged. The same goes for your flat screen. Follow the simple instructions to safely clean your flat screen or in a few minutes.

1. Turn off the monitor. If the screen is dark, it will be easier to see the areas that are dirty or oily.

2. Use a dry, soft cloth and very gently wipe the screen. A great choice would be the microfiber type of cloth used to clean eyeglasses.

3. If the dry cloth did not completely remove the dirt or oil, do not press harder in an attempt to scrub it off. Pushing directly on the screen can often cause pixels to burn out.

4. If necessary, dampen the cloth with distilled water or with an equal ratio of distilled water to white vinegar. Many companies also sell small spray bottles of special cleaner for flat screen monitors but the vinegar mixture is usually just as effective.

5. The plastic edge that surrounds the screen can be cleaned with any multipurpose cleaner but take care to avoid contact with the screen itself.