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Old 04-05-07, 03:00 PM
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Proper Way To Clean LCD TV ?

Is it ok to clean with a paper towel and windex like a regular tv or should I use something else ?
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I use a cloth diaper and water.

I bought some diapers from target (cheap).
Then I dampen 1 diaper with filtered water (or bottled) and wipe the TV.
I then dry it with a second diaper.

This will remove the dust, as there are no fingerprints or smudges on my screen.

I would NOT use windex or paper towels on the screen.
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Putting Liquid on a LCD tv isn't a good idea.

Use a lint free cloth to take the Dust off, it comes highly recommended.
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Spraying liquid on a screen is a bad idea. Using a little like jonw9 should be just fine. Unless there's some funky coating, but plain water shouldn't be an issue for almost any screen in existence.
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Thanks guys.
It's pretty new so I haven't cleaned it yet.
I wanted to make sure before I cleaned the screen.
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Originally Posted by nateman241
Putting Liquid on a LCD tv isn't a good idea.

Use a lint free cloth to take the Dust off, it comes highly recommended.
Yeah, the diaper I use is just damp, not wet.

I guess I should have noted this was my method for RPTVs, but should work the same for LCDs.

I have no idea what a cloth for cleaningTVs runs, but if you but the Monter cleaner I am sure it will be around $80.
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I bought a package of lint free cloths in Target's automotive section, cheap and effective.

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