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    Good cloth to clean the screen?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lottdod_1999, Jun 12, 2009.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    I absolutely do NOT want to scratch this beautiful screen but it gets so much dust and fingerprints on it, what is something safe I can use?
    And if dust is on the screen when I'm trying to rub fingerprints out will that scratch it?

    I have a good one for my Asus 1000HE, it's like with a lot of squares on it, almost like very very very tiny pyramids
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 12, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Computer stores sell cloths made for LCD monitors. I've never had an issue with those. Any microfiber cloth should work, though.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 12, 2009
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    A real good deal on microfiber cloths. I love these things. I use them to clean all my screens. Great for dusting too.
     
    NiteWalker, Jun 12, 2009
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    If you have glasses your optometrist most likely gave you a microfiber cloth with which to clean those glasses. I have several and they double as my screen cleaners. Using 'em is a fairly cheap and effective solution if you ask me :)
     
    Commander Wolf, Jun 13, 2009
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    I was going to, but Commander Wolf did! :D It's a great guide! :)

    I've used some part on it myself on my 1530 :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 13, 2009
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    Thanks Wolf and Cin', much appreciated :)
     
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  10. lottdod_1999

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    Oh, you're never supposed to touch the screen?
     
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  11. Cin'

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    Try not to use your hands...The microfiber cloth is the best to clean! ;)

    Gentle pressure! When I have spots or anything on my screen, I gently blow my own air on it..and clean with a m.fiber cloth in a circular motion! Without too much pressure. Works great for me!


    Cin ;) :)
     
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  12. lottdod_1999

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    yeah I've been touching it everytime I see a piece of dust.
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 14, 2009
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  13. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Touching it to get rid of dust probably won't damage anything, but it will leave greasy fingerprints on the display, and most people don't want that.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 14, 2009
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    Microfiber is definitely the way to go . . . won't smudge or leave a trace of itself when you clean carefully.

    For more stubborn smudges, use a little bit of water, just enough to get it damp. wipe off the smudge, then hit it with the dry part of the cloth. I do this once in awhile, and it looks good as new!
     
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    Microfiber! That's all you need really :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    so is the shaggymac optimistprime and cloth the way to go?
     
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    So those from walmart etc aren't going to hurt the screen at all (from a cheap quality for example)?

    I was also thinking of the monster stuff at best buy

    thanks
     
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    If you get any lcd cleaner kit they include one of those microfiber cloths. They're really great at cleaning screens.
     
    NiteWalker, Jun 15, 2009
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