Dust, food particles and other debris accumulate on laptop screens, making the laptop look unattractive. Use a mild product to clean your laptop screen to avoid damaging it. If you don't want to spend money on a special screen cleaner, use a microfiber (microfiber) cloth or a solution of water and vinegar.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Microfiber Cloth
Step 1. Turn off your laptop, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery
Cleaning the screen of a laptop while it is turned on can damage it, so turn off the laptop (do not put it to sleep!).
Step 2. Take a microfiber cloth
This fabric is very soft and leaves no fibers on the wiped surface. If you use a towel, T-shirt, or other cloth to clean the screen, it will leave fibers on the screen or scratch it.
- Also, do not clean the screen with paper towels or towels, toilet paper, or similar items made of paper. The paper will scratch the screen.
- The microfiber cloth is suitable for cleaning all types of screens.
Step 3. Gently wipe the screen
It is enough to wipe the screen just once to get rid of dust and other debris. Do not apply pressure when wiping the screen as this may damage it.
- Rubbing the screen with light circular motions will remove stubborn stains.
- Never scrub the screen - this will burn out pixels.
Step 4. Clean the display panel with a mild detergent solution
If the panel around the screen is rather dirty, use a regular detergent and paper towel; when doing this, be careful not to touch the screen itself with the towel.
Method 2 of 3: Cleaning solution
Step 1. Turn off your laptop, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery
This method uses a screen-cleaning liquid, so be sure to turn off your computer and unplug it.
Step 2. Make a mild detergent solution
The ideal cleaning agent is regular distilled water, which is free of chemicals. If you need something more effective, use a 1: 1 mixture of vinegar and water.
- Make sure to use regular white vinegar and not apple cider vinegar or any other vinegar.
- Distilled water does not contain any chemicals and is therefore preferred over tap water.
- Laptop manufacturers do not recommend the use of cleaners that contain alcohol, ammonia, or any other solvent.
Step 3. Pour some solution into the spray bottle
Do not spray solution directly onto the screen.
Step 4. Apply a minimum amount of solution to the microfiber cloth
Any lint-free cloth will also work - do not use regular cloths as they can scratch the screen. Don't wet the cloth, just moisten it (which is why you are using a spray bottle).
- If you wet the cloth, while cleaning the screen, the solution may leak out of the cloth and get under the screen panel, causing it to malfunction.
- It is recommended to moisten only a certain part of the fabric (for example, one corner) so that it does not get wet.
Step 5. Wipe the screen in a circular motion
A quick circular motion will help prevent smudges. Do this carefully and do not press too hard on the screen. Use just enough force so that the fabric only touches the screen. Do not put your fingers on the cloth or screen - excessive pressure can damage the display matrix.
- Support the top or bottom of the screen to avoid staining it while cleaning.
- You may need to wipe the screen several times to remove any stains. In this case, dampen the cloth again.
Method 3 of 3: Do's and Don'ts
Step 1. Do not spray water directly on the screen under any circumstances
This greatly increases the chances of water getting inside the computer, which could lead to a short circuit. Use water only to dampen the fabric.
Do not soak the cloth in water. A wet cloth can leak water and enter the inside of the computer, damaging it. If you accidentally wet the fabric, wring it out so that it becomes slightly damp
Step 2. Do not use conventional detergents to clean the screen
The only safe cleaner is a vinegar-water solution or a special cleaner made for laptop screens. Don't use the following:
- Glass cleaners
- Universal detergents
- Dishwashing detergents or any soap
Step 3. Never scrape the screen
Excessive pressure will damage the display matrix. Clean the screen in a gentle circular motion. Do not use a brush or similar object - only clean the screen with a soft cloth.
Advice
- Paper napkins and towels leave paper lint on the screen. Therefore, do not use paper products. They may contain wood fibers that will scratch the screen.
- If you do not want mineral stains on the screen, do not use tap water.
- To clean hard-to-reach areas, use a cotton swab with a solution applied to it.
- If you are a photographer, use a lint-free lens cleaning cloth instead of a soft cotton cloth.
- If you have an eyeglass lens cleaner, you can use it to clean the screen, but only if it does not contain isopropanol.
- If you have applied too much solution and it drips, or the surface is too wet, wipe it with a soft cloth and apply less solution.
- Wipe the screen and let it dry. Then repeat the procedure. Be patient with stains that are difficult to wipe off.
- When in doubt, test the cleaner on a small area of the screen first.
Warnings
- Turn off your computer, unplug it, and remove the battery before cleaning the screen; otherwise, you risk damaging the screen.
- The use of disposable screen-cleaning wet / dry wipes (available in stores) solves all the problems listed above and one that was not mentioned. This cloth is saturated with the correct amount of cleaning agent, so there will be no smudges on the screen. Also, these wipes are lint-free and will not leave streaks on the screen (when used as directed).