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Gus

2005-08-09, 8:33 pm

What's the best way to clean the monitor screen?

TIA
Gus




John Moore

2005-08-09, 8:33 pm

On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 14:28:41 -0400, "Gus" <gus@123456.net> wrote:
quote:

>What's the best way to clean the monitor screen?
>
>TIA
>Gus
>
>
>


What type of monitor? If it's an LCD I use just water on a lint free
cloth and then dry it with a lint free cloth. That works well for a
CRT monitor too but a little Windex sprayed onto a lint free cloth and
used on a CRT is ok too. I wouldn't use any cleaning agents on an LCD
screen though.
Nats

2005-08-09, 8:33 pm


"John Moore" <JM@nospam.here> wrote in message
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quote:

> On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 14:28:41 -0400, "Gus" <gus@123456.net> wrote:
>
>
> What type of monitor? If it's an LCD I use just water on a lint free
> cloth and then dry it with a lint free cloth. That works well for a
> CRT monitor too but a little Windex sprayed onto a lint free cloth and
> used on a CRT is ok too. I wouldn't use any cleaning agents on an LCD
> screen though.


What exactly is a 'lint free' cloth anyway? Ive never actually come across a
cloth that has 'lint' in it.

Nats


HockeyTownUSA

2005-08-10, 12:34 am


"John Moore" <JM@nospam.here> wrote in message
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quote:

> On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 14:28:41 -0400, "Gus" <gus@123456.net> wrote:
>
>
> What type of monitor? If it's an LCD I use just water on a lint free
> cloth and then dry it with a lint free cloth. That works well for a
> CRT monitor too but a little Windex sprayed onto a lint free cloth and
> used on a CRT is ok too. I wouldn't use any cleaning agents on an LCD
> screen though.


Well, most newer LCD screens have a glass cover that can be cleaned just
fine with Windex or similar agent. I use it on mine with no issues. Just be
sure not to saturate the screen however. There is specific "monitor cleaner"
you can buy in a spray or as a disposable moist towelette if you want to
keep it safe.


Gus

2005-08-10, 12:34 am

It's a CRT monitor and it's very dirty. I had it for a while now. Is it best
with the monitor on so I can see the stains, or turn the monitor off?

Thanks
Gus


"John Moore" <JM@nospam.here> wrote in message
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quote:

> On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 14:28:41 -0400, "Gus" <gus@123456.net> wrote:
>
>
> What type of monitor? If it's an LCD I use just water on a lint free
> cloth and then dry it with a lint free cloth. That works well for a
> CRT monitor too but a little Windex sprayed onto a lint free cloth and
> used on a CRT is ok too. I wouldn't use any cleaning agents on an LCD
> screen though.



John Moore

2005-08-10, 12:34 am

On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 20:25:41 +0100, "Nats"
<nstutt@nstutt.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:

quote:

>What exactly is a 'lint free' cloth anyway? Ive never actually come across a
>cloth that has 'lint' in it.
>
>Nats
>


Dumb question.
John Moore

2005-08-10, 12:34 am

On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 22:20:14 -0400, "Gus" <gus@123456.net> wrote:
quote:

>It's a CRT monitor and it's very dirty. I had it for a while now. Is it best
>with the monitor on so I can see the stains, or turn the monitor off?
>
>Thanks
>Gus


Another dumb question.
John Moore

2005-08-10, 12:34 am

On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 22:27:00 -0400, "HockeyTownUSA" <cyberpilot at
gmail dot com> wrote:

quote:

>Well, most newer LCD screens have a glass cover that can be cleaned just
>fine with Windex or similar agent. I use it on mine with no issues. Just be
>sure not to saturate the screen however. There is specific "monitor cleaner"
>you can buy in a spray or as a disposable moist towelette if you want to
>keep it safe.
>


Most? Last I looked just some had the glass finish and most still use
the plastic type finish. But if it has a glass finish then Windex
should be fine.
John Moore

2005-08-10, 12:34 am

On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 20:25:41 +0100, "Nats"
<nstutt@nstutt.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:

quote:

>What exactly is a 'lint free' cloth anyway? Ive never actually come across a
>cloth that has 'lint' in it.
>
>Nats
>


Use your tongue then dry it with your hair.
ATCSMike

2005-08-10, 3:32 am

Nats wrote:
quote:

> What exactly is a 'lint free' cloth anyway? Ive never actually come across a
> cloth that has 'lint' in it.
>
> Nats


I use an old sweat shirt cut into strips. I use the inside part. Works
real good on both my CRT and LCD. You could also go to a eyeglass place
and buy one of the lens cleaning cloths. Those are lint free.

Mike


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Gus

2005-08-11, 12:32 am

Actually that's a dumb answer. Try not to have any kids.

Gus


"John Moore" <JM@nospam.here> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 22:20:14 -0400, "Gus" <gus@123456.net> wrote:
>
best[vbcol=seagreen]
>
> Another dumb question.



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