It's time to give your TV screen a good cleaning when it starts to get blurry.You can clean a screen with just a microfiber cloth.If you have a bunch of fingerprints on your TV screen, you will need to clean it off with a liquid cleaning solution or a specialty product to get that crisp high-definition quality back.
Step 1: Allow your TV to cool down for 15 minutes after you turn it off.
Before you clean the screen, make sure the TV is cool to the touch.There is a risk of electrical shock if the power cord is unplugged.Before you clean your TV, check the owner's manual for any special instructions.
Step 2: Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning electronics.
The microfiber cloth is meant for cleaning the screen.You can use a microfiber cloth that comes with another piece of electronic equipment.The microfiber cloth that comes with the sunglasses can be used to clean the TV screen.If you're cleaning a big screen TV, choose a microfiber cloth that's proportional to the size of the TV.A small lens cleaning cloth may not be enough.If you can't get a microfiber cloth, use a very soft and clean lint-free cloth.Do not use paper towels.lint and dust will be left on the screen.
Step 3: The TV screen should be wiped down with the clean cloth.
Work from left to right and from the top down.Don't put too much pressure on the screen.Get a fresh cloth if there is still dust on the screen after you wipe it down.
Step 4: There are smudges and dirty spots on the screen
After you have wiped the dust off, check to see if there are any dirt spots.The lint-free cloth can be used to wipe away smudges.Dusting is all you need to do if your TV screen is clean.
Step 5: It is possible to make an easy, homemade cleaner with a 50-50 water and vinegar solution.
Wet a clean cloth and wring it out until all of the liquid is out of it.The screen should be wiped clean from top to bottom.If you can, use distilled water.White and apple cider vinegar work in cleaning solutions due to their acidity levels.You can use dish soap and water solution to clean your TV.A solution of 1 part dish soap and 100 parts warm water is needed.
Step 6: If you want a stronger solution, try spray or wet wipes.
To clean the screen, follow the instructions on the packaging.If you use spray cleaner instead of spraying it on the screen, you should damp a microfiber towel or cloth.To avoid streaks, make sure the cloth you use to clean the screen is barely damp.Work from top to bottom.Specialty screen-cleaning products can be purchased at an electronics store.
Step 7: Don't use harsh chemicals to clean your screen.
Alcohol or ammonia shouldn't be used to clean a TV screen.Chemicals can ruin screens that are treated with special coating.Don't use glass cleaners like Windex.These can damage your TV.