windex damaged screen?

use simoniz

 

That's terrible Mystery. I know you won't make that mistake again. I've done it and about the only thing I can suggest is getting the 'wipes' for monitors and trying them. Not only are they safe but have a little bit of polish that may help remove that 'film' look you must have now. Hopefully it'll polish away the Windex residue.
Best of luck~

 

yikes...that is the worst idea for an lcd screen, once i did it to my cell phone, there was a permanent fog underneath the screen.

 

Using windex on plastics is not really a good idea.... Isopropyl alcohol FTW .

 

Simoniz!!!!

 

my wife used windex the other day, i almost bit her head off... i take care of the dam screens in this family

 

I just microwave my laptop... kills all the bacteria and everything so its really clean

 

I've used windex for years on my screens. The reason, nothing else leaves such a nice streak free shine. Water leaves a residue, and most other cleaners leave streaks after it dries. I've never EVER had an issue with windex, and all my screens have always been in perfect condition.

A name brand paper towel, + windex, then wipe down the screen, never once has any of my electronics or screens been scratched, no surface scratches or anything. I think some people are either just dumb, messed it up and blaming it on the paper towel/windex, or have OCD. Also, what moron sprays conductive liquid all over non-waterproof electronics? Not trying to offend anyone, but cmon!

 

I second that!

Windex/paper tower is the best for cleaning screens. Been doing it for years without problems. Who the heck's scratched a screen with paper towel anyways.

 

tbh, this is exactly what i use to clean my screen.

 

Water and a microfiber cloth. Just wet the cloth slightly with water and wipe screen then take a dry one and wipe dry.

 

I've got a pair of eye-glasses that would disagree with you.

 

Paper towels scratches. If you look at eye glass and lcd screen cleaner you will see it is mostly water.

 

I bought a canister of Nice 'n Clean brand Electronic Cleaning Wipes for my screen....it explicitly states its good for laptops and monitors...anti-static/alcohol free...for all electronic equipment. After using one on my screen...it def. left ugly streaks....I'm still searching for the perfect streak free solution...prob try microfiber and a dab of moisture (water) next...

 

windex is for glass on plastic screens. best way to destroy LCD display spray it with windex


never use paper towel, i personally use canon lens cleaner cloth.

 

i use amoina and 2000 grit sand paper

 

that will get you better results then windex

 

You guys are absolutely correct about windex and paper towel damaging your LCD or Plasma screens. I am/was one of those morons who tried cleaning his 46" plasma with windex and paper towel (yes I sprayed it right on the screen) and it proceeded to smear all over the screen. There seems to be a chemical reaction with the film that they treat the screen with. That is not a big deal, it can be removed with some lens cleaner and water mix, as someone had mentioned on this thread. The major issue is paper towel. I put two very minor scratches on the screen surface, which are not visible when watching TV. Fortunately I was only a moron once. Repeated cleanings with paper towel would surely leave many scratches.

 

AAK! I almost hate to post here--but I have to know if there is any hope at all. The worst part about this whole thing is that I KNOW BETTER. I have a beautiful/wonderful sony vaio t350p. The screen was SO dirty I did it. I took out the windex. sigh

light spray and microfiber cloth.

it almost looks like liquid seeped into the bottom and there is a very bright patch on the bottom and then a spreading/seeping puddle that seems to move toward the middle of the screen.

I have to know--is there any hope that this will dry out?

I'm so sad. I hope I don't get called a buffoon--although that's what I feel like right now.

 

yeah, you are screwed, you might be able to remove the shiny stuff to revel unaffected matte but i have no experience with this... i think everyone needs to learn from making a mistake. i cracked my screen once, so everyone kicks themselves in the nuts once and a while

 

Why not just spray the entire screen with windex thus making the whole screen "very bright". It's your only hope otherthan replacing the screen.