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can i use cotton wool, warm water and little drop of liquid soap to clean my laptop screen

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Cotton wool may leave lint on and around your screen, so I recommend against using it. A microfiber cloth is generally the best tool for cleaning a screen. Liquid soap can be too harsh on most laptop screens, and may cause damage. Using a couple drops of distilled water is a safer method.

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Can you use anti bacterial cleaning wipes

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Generally, I recommend not using anti-bacterial cleaning wipes on laptop screens. They can contain ingredients that damage laptop screens.

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My lens cleaner for my glasses only says "Alcohol free". (The ingredients aren't listed on the bottle.) Do you think it's safe to use on my laptop screen and/or tv screen?

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Since the ingredients aren’t listed, I recommend against using the lens cleaner on your laptop screen. It could contain an ingredient that damages the screen.

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How can I clean a laptop keyboard?

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Try using the sticky side of a sticky note in between the keys to pick up dirt and dust.

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Are there similar types of cloth I can use instead of microfiber?

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Anything made of cotton is gentle enough to use on a laptop screen, but you should avoid using paper towels or facial tissue, which are too abrasive for this type of cleaning.

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Should I use eyeglass cleaner to clean a laptop screen?

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In the tips it states, "If you have lens cleaner for eyeglasses, check the back to see if it contains 'Isopropanol.' If it does, don't use it on your LCD monitor." If it doesn't, you should be able to use it.

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Can I use cotton for cleaning a laptop screen rather than microfiber?

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Yes, as long as it is a gentle, soft kind, like t-shirt material.

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Can I use a lens cleaning cloth?

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Yes. Those are gentle and will not hurt your screen.

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Where can I buy a microfiber cloth?

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Most supermarkets have them, as well as office supply stores.

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Can Lysol wipes be used to clean a laptop screen?

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No, it is too harsh. Use only water (distilled) or a 50-50 water and white vinegar solution with a microfiber or soft cotton cloth, like an old t-shirt.

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Can you use Clorox wipes or baby wipes to clean your laptop screen?

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No. If you have eyeglasses cleaner, I suggest using some of that. Don't spray it directly on the screen or it could get into your laptop.

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What is the best way to clean a flat screen TV with fingerprints on it?

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Take some dryer sheets and wipe across the TV lightly, if there's dust. Then take a microfiber cloth and clean it like you would a computer screen.

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Is it okay to use a TV cleaning spray?

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If it is for an LCD screen, yes. If it is meant for the older box TVs, I wouldn't trust it.

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How can I remove a BandAid from my computer screen?

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Pull it off slowly, then clean your screen the way that is listed in this WikiHow.

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How can I get better at not being distracted when I work on my homework?

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Get all the distractions out of the room and take breaks every once in a while.

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What should I do if my screen is foggy due to cleaning solution?

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I used distilled vinegar and water with a microfiber cloth for mine. It worked well for me.

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Where do I get distilled water?

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You can purchase it at almost any grocery store or drug store.

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Can I just use simple water for cleaning a laptop screen with a microfiber cloth?

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As it states in the tips, tap water might leave mineral stains, so this is discouraged.

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Can Dettol soap be used to clean laptop screens?

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No. Any kind of soap, as mentioned in this article, is too harsh for your laptop.

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How do I remove ink from a laptop screen?

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You need some kind of relatively gentle solvent. Rubbing alcohol or vinegar should do the trick. Dampen a paper towel with your solvent of choice and gently buff the ink off of your screen.

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Can I use an alcohol prep pad to wipe down my screen?

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No. As it says in the article, "Manufacturers no longer recommend using any cleaners with alcohol, ammonia or any strong solvents on LCD screens." Alcohol pads can damage your screen, so it's best to use one of the methods in the article instead.

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Can I use Simple Green to clean my screen?

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The guide says that all-purpose cleaners are bad for your screen, so you can't really use it. You can just use water to clean it.

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How to clean a laptop keyboard?

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See How to Clean a Laptop Keyboard.

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Is Simply Green safe to use on a laptop screen?

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No, I would not use Simply Green on a laptop screen.

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If I don't have a microfiber cloth to clean my computer screen, what else can I use?

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The tips section states "if you do not have any microfiber, use a clean sock (preferably white)".

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How do I clean a desktop computer screen?

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You can clean it in the same way that you would clean a laptop screen. There are no differences.

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Can I use hand sanitizer to clean my LCD laptop screen?

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No, that would be too harsh and thick. The gentler and thinner the cleanser, the better.

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Can I use alcohol wipes to clean a laptop screen?

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Alcohol can be pretty harsh on the screen. If you must use it, it should be diluted with water in order to prevent damage.

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Can I use cd cleaner on my laptop screen?

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As long as you spray it on a micro fiber cloth first, it should be fine.

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Can I clean a laptop screen with the same spray from Specsavers that I use to clean my eyeglasses?

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Yes you can use that/.Laptop screens can be cleaned with eyeglass cleaners because they are plastic and glass, just like glasses are.

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