Cleaning monitor?

buddhazen · Post by **buddhazen** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:47 am

how exactly do you do this??
my current windex method is leaving streaks all across the screen(streak-free my ass)
and its making text look rainbowish on a dark background!

CRT btw
thanks in advance guys

dadx2mj · Post by **dadx2mj** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:56 am

Get yourself some "Monitor Wipes" they have them almost every where from Walmart to Staples or any office supply store. I am not sure but I believe that using Windex will remove any anti glare coating that may be on the monitor.

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 1:18 pm

Originally posted by dadx2mj
Get yourself some "Monitor Wipes" they have them almost every where from Walmart to Staples or any office supply store. I am not sure but I believe that using Windex will remove any anti glare coating that may be on the monitor.

I think it would take a lot of Windexin' to remove the anti-glare coating.. lol..

But you never want to use windex on an LCD.. Get what Dad said, or you can use those alcohol wipes too me thinks?

eGo

buddhazen · Post by **buddhazen** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 1:29 pm

never even knew they made monitor wipes!
and on that note where would one get himself some lint free cloth?
i checked trak auto and like jewels, but they dont carry any of those items
thanks again guys

renovation · Post by **renovation** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:37 pm

on sony monitors i know forsure windex will wipe off any anti-glare coating.. that sony applyed

been there done that and the first time using windox will damage the coating

dadx2mj · Post by **dadx2mj** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 3:28 pm

Yeah Windex took the anti glare coating off my old KDS in a very short period of time. Live and learn no more Windex on any of my monitors. For the lint free cloth try any Eye Glass store they have them for cleaning glasses

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 7:36 pm

NEVER use Windex!!!!! Ammonia damages the coating.

Use the monitor wipes, or monitor cleaning spray (see office Depot or Walmart) in a pinch rubbing alchohol works fine too. Use a clean lint-free cloth.

All of the above work on CRTs and LCDs.

smb · Post by **smb** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 7:42 pm

I use alcohol and water. works fine for me.

NascarFool · Post by **NascarFool** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 8:00 pm

I've always used windex and newspaper on my monitors. My current monitor is 2.5 years old and looks as good as new. I think I'll look for them monitor wipes next time I am at OfficeMax.

P.S.
Top tip from NascarFool and it's a freebie !
When cleaning your car windows or house windows, use newspaper rather than a rag or towel. You'll thank me when you do. Hell, you might even name your next born after me.

smb · Post by **smb** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 8:53 pm

Originally posted by NascarFool
I've always used windex and newspaper on my monitors. My current monitor is 2.5 years old and looks as good as new. I think I'll look for them monitor wipes next time I am at OfficeMax.

P.S.
Top tip from NascarFool and it's a freebie !
When cleaning your car windows or house windows, use newspaper rather than a rag or towel. You'll thank me when you do. Hell, you might even name your next born after me.

Hhehehehe that's funny. While windex and newspaper is good for windows, I don't think it's really good for monitors. Newspaper doesn't streak that's why it's better for windows than rags and paper towels.

CaterpillarAssassin · Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:05 pm

really newspaper on windows?

dadx2mj · Post by **dadx2mj** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:10 pm

Originally posted by CaterpillarAssassin
really newspaper on windows?

YEPPERS I believe it is something in the ink that cleans well and keeps it from streaking. Give it a try

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:42 pm

Yup, newspaper does a AMAZING job on windows. Try it...

PreDatoR · Post by **PreDatoR** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:04 pm

I use Gunk on my mine have for the last 8 years on 2 different monitors. it has ammonia and i have yet to damage a monitor. It sounds like you are possibly a smoker and just not getting the glass clean enough. smoke film is a pain in the ass to remove. i know... and the Gunk cuts right through it

sethpa · Post by **sethpa** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 2:33 am

My grandmother use to do her outside windows with newspaper and kerosene! Glad she didn't smoke.....

Worked quite well too....

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