cleaning a monitor with alcohol swabs

[Masychefx2]

can it damage the coating of the screen?

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Publicado originalmente por Bad 💀 Motha:

Micro Fiber clothes can actually scratch some surfaces when used dry.

Maybe thick type causing that but thin size as wearing glass swiper better.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

When I think Micro Fiber cloth, I think of the ones you clean cars with. Which are very good, when wet.

Not sure why you'd even be needing to use that when there is a need to use a dry cloth. What are you wiping or cleaning if the cloth is dry?

If need to dry a screens surface, can easily just use a paper towel and that works fine, something I've used on these devices for 30+ years and never had a problem.

[76561199389059995]

Publicado originalmente por Bad 💀 Motha:

When I think Micro Fiber cloth, I think of the ones you clean cars with. Which are very good, when wet.

Not sure why you'd even be needing to use that when there is a need to use a dry cloth. What are you wiping or cleaning if the cloth is dry?

Then after cleaning these devices you didn't washed the piece of cloth? Then dry it a little bit like after using washing machine there is still humidity. Or some cases monitor filthy like in dungeon/tunnel. Did you ever face these scenarios before? It's murky also cobber web there. Or even stinky? Or face houses like old castles/abandoned places? Asmongold was example. Real life I did face oldest house also 90's early 2000 computer something like IBM. I certain that old monitor 100% works no scratch.
Or different meaning with SAMSUNG MONITORS? Warranty expired I supposed?

[Corona Scurrae]

Publicado originalmente por bidulless:

Publicado originalmente por LeviathanWon:

30% white Vinegar, 70% lukewarm water.

hello
good idea at least no chemical , noted and saved it on paper for futur use
thx @LeviathanWon

Bro the smell is going to annoy you for days on end unless you leave your monitor outside in fresh air.

[_I_]

Publicado originalmente por Yhorm:

Publicado originalmente por bidulless:

hello
good idea at least no chemical , noted and saved it on paper for futur use
thx @LeviathanWon

Bro the smell is going to annoy you for days on end unless you leave your monitor outside in fresh air.

vinegar diluted with water does not smell

[Corona Scurrae]

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

Publicado originalmente por Yhorm:

Bro the smell is going to annoy you for days on end unless you leave your monitor outside in fresh air.

vinegar diluted with water does not smell

Interesting. Have to test it but I doubt it. It's too acute for 70% water to cover the smell.

[Blueberry {JESUS IS LORD}]

i use isopropyl alochol and cotton swabs to clean my displays

its what youre supposed to use on electronics

[AmaiAmai]

Ask the manufacturer. Screens vary in advice and by device as well. For example, it's not recommended you use alcohol on a Samsung OLED, not even on their watches.

The screen came with a manual and it should say how to clean the screen inside of it.

[_I_]

Publicado originalmente por Blueberry {JESUS IS LORD}:

i use isopropyl alochol and cotton swabs to clean my displays

its what youre supposed to use on electronics

ipa is going to eat the top layer of the panel
do not do that unless you want to buy a new display

ipa is fine for pcb and most components
but not smd leds since it will change their color

[Blueberry {JESUS IS LORD}]

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

Publicado originalmente por Blueberry {JESUS IS LORD}:

i use isopropyl alochol and cotton swabs to clean my displays

its what youre supposed to use on electronics

ipa is going to eat the top layer of the panel
do not do that unless you want to buy a new display

ipa is fine for pcb and most components
but not smd leds since it will change their color

nah electronics are supposed to be cleaned with alcohol as water hurts them

my dad cleaned all our screens with alcohol nothing ever happened so i do the same :)

my dad taught me

[_I_]

Publicado originalmente por Blueberry {JESUS IS LORD}:

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

ipa is going to eat the top layer of the panel
do not do that unless you want to buy a new display

ipa is fine for pcb and most components
but not smd leds since it will change their color

nah electronics are supposed to be cleaned with alcohol as water hurts them

my dad cleaned all our screens with alcohol nothing ever happened so i do the same :)

my dad taught me

the front panel of the display is not electronics tho, its layers of plastics which the alcohol can dissolve or eat away at, same with the top layers of leds

water is fine when devices are unpowered, remove battery or drain electrolytic caps before submerging in ultrasonic cleaners, and be sure to dry completely before assembling and connecting battery or powering on

[KalGimpa]

Publicado originalmente por Blueberry {JESUS IS LORD}:

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

ipa is going to eat the top layer of the panel
do not do that unless you want to buy a new display

ipa is fine for pcb and most components
but not smd leds since it will change their color

nah electronics are supposed to be cleaned with alcohol as water hurts them

my dad cleaned all our screens with alcohol nothing ever happened so i do the same :)

my dad taught me

"How not to damage your monitor

Before we start, let's go over a few big no-no's, as accidentally damaging your monitor is a pricey mistake we want to avoid. Unfortunately, most of your go-to cleaning products are in here, including our PC favourites like isopropyl.

First off, avoid corrosive substances! That means no alcohol- or ammonia-based cleaners (like diluted rubbing alcohol or Windex). These cleaners can damage your screen by stripping anti-reflective coatings, cause clouding, or worse. Monitors have come a long way from the giant glass bulbs of old-school CRT screens, but that means they're a lot more sensitive too. "

from

https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-clean-your-pc-monitor/

that one is only 2 years old, but this has been the way for many more

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Swabs is just a no. It sounds good because you're thinking is that you'll be able to quickly clean a small specific area. The problem is it tends to leave a mark of some sort, even with just water. Because now you've cleaned an area while now the rest could easily have a very fine coating of dust.

Whenever you doing a small area, just do the entire screen.

[Blueberry {JESUS IS LORD}]

Publicado originalmente por KalCuey:

Publicado originalmente por Blueberry {JESUS IS LORD}:

nah electronics are supposed to be cleaned with alcohol as water hurts them

my dad cleaned all our screens with alcohol nothing ever happened so i do the same :)

my dad taught me

"How not to damage your monitor

Before we start, let's go over a few big no-no's, as accidentally damaging your monitor is a pricey mistake we want to avoid. Unfortunately, most of your go-to cleaning products are in here, including our PC favourites like isopropyl.

First off, avoid corrosive substances! That means no alcohol- or ammonia-based cleaners (like diluted rubbing alcohol or Windex). These cleaners can damage your screen by stripping anti-reflective coatings, cause clouding, or worse. Monitors have come a long way from the giant glass bulbs of old-school CRT screens, but that means they're a lot more sensitive too. "

from

https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-clean-your-pc-monitor/

that one is only 2 years old, but this has been the way for many more

idc my dad taught me it worked well for me over the yrs nothing bad happened been cleaning screens like since the 90s no damage ever so i do it the way my dad taught me

[Worlds fastest turtle]

I use water personally, then cover them in engine oil for a shinier effect.