Cleaning Your LCD monitor :

This is the last ages of CRT monitor very soon not more than next 2 years we surely will not be able to buy them after all we wonder who would still need an CRT monitor especial when there are lot of LCD manufactures coming to India and prices are dropping even as we talk, Now every one are moving towards flat screen LCD/TFT Monitors and TVs, but most of the owners do not realize that cleaning and LCD screen is as bathing a baby, the skin of an LCD monitor is as soft as that of an baby so here are some useful tips to take care of your LCD. It also applies for cleaning your Laptop,TFT or HDTV.

Items Required: Distilled Water,White vinegar or Isopropyl Alcohol,Microfiber cloth or similar.

Step 1: The first process is to switch off your monitor and wait at least for half an hour so that the screen is not hot, allow some time to cool down.

Step 2: In the meantime mix a little Distilled water with either Vinegar or Isopropyl Alcohol in an 50-50 ratio, if you are little cautious use 75-25 its all good.

Step 3: Now take an soft cloth and dip it in the mixture and now wipe the screen gently never put pressure on the screen or it may burn the pixel, Always follow a pattern eg;From left to right or right to left,or circular(square) motion by starting at the edge and eventually ending near to the center of the screen,or Top to bottom or bottom to top. If the dust is still there don't put pressure just repeat the process.

*The cloth that can be used are the one used for cleaning eyeglasses or old cotton handkerchief will also do the tip but see to it that its very soft and clean, Electronic wipe would be the best choice than any other.

Step 4: Clean the panel with same cloth don't use any other cream or liquid since it may find its way to your screen which is harmful.

Step5: Switch ON your monitor when all the excess liquids if any is fully cleaned.

Tips:

• Before cleaning with wet cloth you and try dry since most dust can be removed in this process itself if you still find any oil or dust then use the wet cloth.
  
  
• Never use paper even tissue or soft toilet papers has to be avoided since small wooden grains in paper may scratch the screen.
  
  
• Don't leave any liquid on the screen, remove all excess moisture as it may damage your screen and never use Toluene, Ethyl alcohol, Ammonia, Ethyl acid, Methyl chloride, acetone, using these will leave white patches on your LCD which may be permanent.
  
  
• Also see to it that you don't sprinkle/spray the water directly on the screen since excess liquid is not advisable.
  
  
• Another good habit is to check your user manual for cleaning procedure or even call them for help if you need.
  

Hope this will at least help you to be cautious when next time you clean your LCD monitor.