HELP! Dirty screen

[MacManNM]

I've got a 52" rear projection television with a corrigated screen. The manual says to use water (damp cloth) to clean it. The kids touched it and there is streaks across it. What can I use to clean it?

 

[MDS]

I would get some microfiber cleaning cloths so you don't run the risk of scratching it. Home Depot sells a bag of them for about $6 (paint aisle).

 

[majorloser]

If you have oily spots, you might try 90% isopropyl alcohol. Should not damage plastic but dries very fast. Try it in a very small spot in the corner first with the tip of a Q-tip just to be safe. Alcohol is a strong solvent. Don't use Fantastic or window cleaner as ammonia can haze plastic or turn them yellow.

 

[CaliHwyPatrol]

I use the Monster cleaner stuff with the micro fiber... Only because I get it cheap though. You can use the orange windex, it has no ammonia in it. That is what most people with tinted windows in their cars use.

~Chuck

 

[scorrpio]

Here at the office we got those individually packaged towelettes called 'Cleen Screen' (by ZEE Medical, Inc) Awesome stuff. I usually take those home to clean my TV and PC screens. Fingerprints, whatever - cleans it all and leaves no traces.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Rubbing alcohol and a thick, dust free cotton cloth is about as safe as you can get to remove oils. It dries fast, and has not added chemicals to harm the screen.

 

[MacManNM]

Thanks guys, I ended up using HPLC water and a little bit of dish soap. Worked great.