How can I safely clean the monitor's surface? My cat sneezed on it. Could I use a slightly damp paper towel?
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I suggest using a cloth or paper towel and putting some rubbing alcohol. Then have a dry cloth or towel to wipe any residue off. That is what I do.
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Sure, but you can use diluted windex without ammonia, also. Just be sure to wipe dry quickly and completely.
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Most electronics manufacturers advise against standard glass cleaners. Also, paper towels and napkins can scratch your glass -- they are made from pulpwood, after all.The two approved methods I know of are: 1. Lens cleaning spray or wipes (usually containing isopropyl alcohol) 2. solution of equal parts distilled water and white vinegarIn either case, be sure to dry the glass thoroughly with a soft cloth (cotton or microfiber) to avoid streaks.
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get some lense cleaner and a soft cloth, spray the cloth lightly, rub softly. Get a mask for the cat, available at Amazon.com:-)
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I've been told not to use Windex, but use rubbing alcohol like isopropyl 50 to 70%. You use it to clean your CPU of thermal compound, why not the monitor?
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If nothing else works try Vitamin E Oil - use your fingers to smooth on the screen. Like New!
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You need to use specially designed wipes and cleaners for LCD screens. You can get them online or at places like Staples. No Windex! No water!
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I take it off and use a slightly damp paper towel to blot it.. then I don't put it back on my computer until it's Completely dry.
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I'd also like to know about the cat "Yak" as we call it. Since no one has answered the first poster I guess I'll just have to get the vacuum and give it a try. Can't be any worse than cleaning it by hand and hopefully it will be better.
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I would write amazon directly and they are good about working things out. I have used my monitor for many months and have no complaints. Could be the item itself is faulty. Also try notifying the company who made it.
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If it's only dust then gently use a swifter pad w/o the plastic handle. The manual is no help for suggested cleaning of smudges. I've never tried this on my tv but for my iPad/iPhones I use the old fogger method. Fog up the section you want to clean (exhale over the screen) then gently use a cotton cloth used for cleaning glasses. If you find a good safe solution post back. And keep the kids away from the screen.
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I use Dust Off Electronic Duster. I read the previous advice about not eating at your computer. OH, PLEASE! What reality do they live in? Seriously, crumbs, cat hair, real dust all blow out with my method. We live at our computers. Must handle life ;-)
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I had the same problem. Easiest solution is to get a styrofoam cup, cut it down into strips and put them between the monitor and mount. This will provide a nice cushion as well a firm mount for the monitor. Hope this helps.
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I got the same Fan here, and is true that it get a little dirty with the use. The best thing to get it clean is to get a air spray (the one to use to clean keyboard in computers) and spray it all over inside. Spray hard air in to it, blows away most of the dust. Hope this help.
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It depends on what you spill on it, but a wet soapy rag should get rid of most things. Drying it with a paper towel would probably be a good idea to.
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Hello MeeLian ~ Maybe try to a can of that dust off for keyboards and small spaces, it's possible it got too much dust etc. in it. That's the first thing I would try anyway.
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This issue is really most noticeable with photos. I think it is frequently because of dirt, debris, cat hairs in the unit. Most times I can open it up and swipe it clean with a microfiber cloth and resolve the problem. Be careful to not scan staples and such that might scratch the inner bits.
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I would just take it outside and apply dish washing detergent, scrub it with a brush and then hose down. Did the kitty pee on it? Sometimes vinegar helps with that issue and it isn't as harsh as bleach.
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Yes, just make sure the entire surface is cleaned off really well, I used window cleaner, that seems to work well.
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I just use one of those microfiber cloths that you buy to clean tablet or touch screens. I haven't needed to yet, but I have a small spray bottle of eye glass cleaner that I will eventually use as needed.
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Use the hair dryer to heat it up untill adhesive becomes loose. Than just pry it off with a soft plastic tool. You can use rubbing alchocol to clean any resedue left on the screen.
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Clean with damp cloth. Water only. Push the clean and wipe for the full 30 seconds. You may have to do it twice. This worked for me.
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I have the same issue with my Gateway PC touch screen using a Microsoft wireless mouse. If I clean the monitor screen with a micro fiber cloth it stops. I don't know if it is static or what. I also disconnected the touch screen since i never use it anyway.