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    Screen Cleaners

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Wezoin, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. Wezoin

    Wezoin Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I've just bought a Glossy screened HP dv6568SE, and I'm noticing EVERYTHING is visible on this screen. Tons of little specs of stuff that just wiping with the cloth doesn't remove. A tiny amount of water on the provided wiping cloth seems to get rid of them, but leave little streak type marks from where it was wiped.

    Bassically, I would like recommendations for a good screen cleaning solution. I've seen futureshop sells the Monster stuff for $25 a bottle, which seems a little expensive to me, but is it worth it? what brands are good?
     
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    What kind of cloth are you using?

    I have found that a fine microfiber cloth with a small amount of water does the trick nicely.
     
    vespoli, Jul 10, 2007
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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Memorex makes good microfiber screen cleaning cloths. Really cheap too.
     
    jetstar, Jul 10, 2007
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  4. Wezoin

    Wezoin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I believe its a microfiber, it's whatever HP supplied with the laptop.

    But you're bassically saying its not worth paying for the specialty sprays?
     
    Wezoin, Jul 10, 2007
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    Duy028 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Microfiber + Water is the best combo. Chemicals can sometimes damage electronics so be weary.
     
    Duy028, Jul 10, 2007
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    Never use any solvent, they dry, yellow, and eventually crack the plastics. Some people say a very dilute, simple soap solution works well. I use pixel clean.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 10, 2007
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