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    Cleaning Screen

    Discussion in 'HP' started by notebooko, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. notebooko

    notebooko Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering if it was okay to clean my Envy 14 screen with household cleaners like Windex etc. I was guessing it was okay because of the plastic/glass covering the LCD. I know it usually isn't if the LCD was open because of the ammonia in such cleaners; however, I am just asking on here to make sure. I don't want to destroy my radiance for being lazy and not asking. :D
     
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    pez319 Notebook Consultant

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    Just use a damp towel.
     
  3. metril

    metril Notebook Deity

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    I don't use household cleaners even if they are ammonia free. The problem is that those cleaners are meant for surfaces that don't have special coatings. Screens these days have a thin coating for the glass or plastic to enhance transparency and color.

    I use the lens wipes you can buy from any store. They work really well. If you want, you can use Isopropyl and dilute it with a good amount of water. Make sure you use a microfiber cloth.
     
  4. notebooko

    notebooko Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks metril. The reason I don't use a damp towel is because it leaves behind marks where the water has dried off.