What method would you suggest for cleaning a laptop screen?

How to Clean a Laptop Screen With Household Products

1. Dilute isopropyl alcohol (not rubbing alcohol, as it may contain oil) into a solution of no greater than 50% alcohol and 50% with distilled water / deionised water. Purified / bottled water works well too.

2. Put the solution in a small atomizer bottle, the type that you push from the top to get a fine mist. Don't use this, however, to spray on the screen itself.

3. Apply the solution to a cotton cloth, such as an old T-shirt, lint-free microfiber cloth, or other very soft cloth. A large cloth is best, since it will help to reduce the risk of leaving streaks across the screen from finger pressure.

4. Wipe the cloth against the screen in a circular, or other consistent motion. Rapid circular movements generally eliminate streaks. Apply an even pressure to the cloth but take care not to press your fingers into the cloth or screen.

Tips

* Expensive store-bought products contain the same mixture of alcohol and water. Others include Ethylene Glycol. You really do not need all these additions, which may be harmful to your health and to the environment.

* If you apply too much of the solution and it is drippy or too damp, wipe it off with a soft cloth and apply less.

* Tissues, napkins, and other paper products will leave flakes of paper on your monitor. It's better to not even try using them. They can contain wood fibers and may even scratch polished surfaces.

* You don't want mineral spots on your screen, so don't use tap water.

* Using a 100% cotton cloth or shirt alone, without the alcohol mix, can sometimes produce the same smudge-free results without going to the trouble of mixing your own solution.

* If you're a photographer, you can use your lint-free lens wipes instead of a soft cotton cloth.

* If you are looking for a cheap way to get your hands on ready-made cleaning solution, try CD/DVD cleaner, which is often 55% Isopropyl alcohol and is not harmful to most plastic surfaces.

* Lint free cotton cloth will work best.

* If you are the owner of a lacquered instrument you can use a dry polishing cloth. You have to use a bit more force with dried on spots, but with smudges it works just fine.

* If you have lens cleaner for eyeglasses, check the back to see if it contains "Isopropanol" as it should work just as well, and may already come in the proper spray bottle.

Micro-fiber cloth similar to the ones you use to clean sunglasses with and have it only slightly moist. Above all else, wipe very lightly because the LCD is made up of tiny liquid crystal cells and you can damage it by pressing too hard. Also, never never let any debris or moisture get to the edge of the screen because it would be near impossible to remove if it gets under the top layer of the LCD and it could affect performance. Use a Q-tip if the dust/dirt at the edges really peeve you.

A damp smooth cloth with water is the cheapest and safest because water will not discolor your screen over time. Up and down and sideways motions is best

I actually had to buy this special cleaner at Wal-Mart...it like a spray gel that's made specifically for electronics and laptop screens

Put a squirt of windex or any window cleaner on a soft rag and clean it. I have LCD and done it for years with no adverse affect, be sure you squirt the rag and not the screen,

1. Professional cleaner from computer store or Wal_mart.

2. Soft cloth moistened with water...just moist and rub gently.

i bought a $10 screen cleaner at CVS and its awesome

I've been using windex and a paper towel for years on my LCD screen, and it hasn't hurt it yet.

buy a Freon Gas/electrical component spray from your local convenience store

slightly wet paper towel, but only slightly wet