How may I clean my LCD monitor (laptop)?

[Gargamella]

I have two ugly spots on my lcd screen ...but I don't know if i may clean them and how to do it.

Please, post your knowledge

Andrea

[rai4shu2]

Moisten a hand towel. Wipe gently. Dry.

[John.Michael.Kane]

What i use is an eyeglass cleaning cloth,and a 50/50 mix isopropyl alcohol/water. making sure the cloth is just damp not soaking.

[mips]

What i use is an eyeglass cleaning cloth,and a 50/50 mix isopropyl alcohol/water. making sure the cloth is just damp not soaking.

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[m.musashi]

Everything I've heard is to use only water. Some screens have a coating that can be damaged by alcohol. I've heard of product that is supposed to be safe for laptop screens (from Apple maybe) but can't remember.

Make sure the towel is made for screens (or the eyeglass ones are good too) and definitely never use a paper towel.

[cstudent]

I wear glasses and buy these pre-moistened eyeglasses wipes made by Bausch & Lomb at Wal-Mart. They come in little packets like the hand wipes you get at your favorite ribs dinner. They work out well for cleaning my LCD screens too.

[cyberdork33]

microfiber cloth, warm breath

[Yoooder]

There are multiple types of LCD screens, with the primary difference being the surface of the screen (that gets all finger-printy and nasty).

If you have a glossy screen (when your screen is off it is almost like a dark mirror) you *should* be safe to use a mild alcohol solution.

For ALL other types, you really should use a lint-free microfiber cloth and ONLY distilled water. I personally use an eyeglass cleaning cloth, and dip a corner in a capfull of distilled water.

Just be very gentle and patient, don't scrub. If something is stuck that won't just wipe off then allow it to soak up a little water from the cloth and come back to it.

LCD's are very sensitive to chemical cleaners, as many have an outer layer that becomes dried out and can crack or haze over from cleaners.

[fearevilleet]

You should use a brillo pad. But seriously I buy a screen cleaner at wall-mart for 3 bucks. It is in the electrinics isle and works great on all of my electronics.

[Gargamella]

so for a laptop screen I may try a suede cloth (like the for eyeglasses or pianos) and simply distilled water, right?