To clean a flat-screen TV, you should use a soft, clean, lint-free, dry cloth, such as a microfiber cloth. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
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Avoid harsh chemicals: Do not use any type of window cleaner, soap, scouring powder, or any cleanser with solvents such as alcohol, benzene, ammonia, or paint thinner. These can damage the screen or strip the anti-glare coating off the screen and cause permanent damage.
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Avoid excess moisture: Never spray cleaner directly onto your screen. Mist it onto a cloth, and use the cloth to wipe down the screen. Do not spray water or any other liquid directly onto the TV, as any liquid entering the TV may cause a failure, fire, or electric shock.
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Avoid abrasion: Use soft, lint-free microfiber cloths and nothing rough or abrasive. Even paper towels can scratch a television, and plasma screens in particular are very delicate.
To clean your TV screen, follow these steps:
- Turn off your TV and allow it to cool before you clean it.
- Remove dust with a dry microfiber cloth.
- Wipe the surface thoroughly with a microfiber cloth misted with a cleaning solution, if needed. Do not press too hard.
- Allow the screen to air dry.
- Buff out streaks with a dry microfiber cloth.
Remember to also clean the remote controls for your TVs, cable boxes, and streaming players, as these get handled much more than TVs and can harbor pathogens along with plain old grime.
