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    Is it possible for a microfiber cloth to stain a LCD screen?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by slnotebook, Apr 11, 2016.

  1. slnotebook

    slnotebook Notebook Consultant

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    I was looking at various microfiber cloths on Amazon. Most of these come in non-white colors. Some of the reviewers said that when they washed the cloths, the dye from the cloths ended up discoloring the other items in the washer. If that can happen, then wouldn't it be possible for you to wet a colored microfiber cloth, wipe your LCD screen, and have some of the dye from the cloth stain the LCD screen? (Specifically I am wondering about anti-glare screens.)
     
    slnotebook, Apr 11, 2016
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    MF cloth for a screen?

    Use a really wet J-Cloth and a small squirt of Sunlight (mix thoroughly throughout the cloth), then wring excess water out. Keep wiping your screen until the screen (and the cloth) is almost dry. (Tip: wipe in only one direction, not back and forth).

    MF cloth? Nah...


    As for staining the screen? It isn't made up of fibers like the 'other items' in the washer are. ;)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Apr 12, 2016
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  3. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just a soft cotton rag from an old t-shirt with a drop of rubbing alcohol should be safe on panels.
     
    kosti, Apr 12, 2016
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