The TV is usually one of the least thought-about items on the cleaning list, but the difference between a smudged screen and a clear picture shouldn't be taken lightly. Dust and fingerprints collect on our flat screen televisions every day. You can quickly dust off your TV screen, then sit back and enjoy a much more enjoyable movie watching experience. Find out how to clean your TV - including flat plasma and LCD screens - below!
How often should you clean your TV screen?
You should clean your TV screen once a week to prevent buildup. Cleaning the TV screen is important not only to extend the life of the device, but also to get the clearest picture possible. Dirt, dust and fingerprints must be removed because they significantly alter the image displayed on the screen.
Cleaning TVs – tips and resources
How to clean flat screen TVs, including plasma, LCD, LED and OLED screens. You can use the same method to clean all modern TVs - no streaks!
Turn off
You can turn off the TV if you want to take an additional security measure. However, this step is often unnecessary with today's televisions.
Clean the TV – remove dust from the TV screen
Cleaning can only begin once the device has been dusted dry. Removing dry spills ensures you don't accidentally cause scratches by roughingDirt or debriswipe on the screen. Use a microfiber cloth or other soft cloth to gently dust the entire screen. A microfiber cloth can also be used to clean the cables and speakers of an audio system.
Clean the TV screen without streaks
- Just with water
If a stain cannot be removed with a microfiber cloth, you should first apply some warm water to the cloth and then use the wet cloth to remove the stain from the surface. If you do decide to use a damp cloth, then clean the screen again with a dry cloth to remove any water stains.
- With home remedies – water and dishwashing liquid
You can try using a solution of very mild dish soap diluted heavily with water to remove the worst stains. You should not use a glass cleaner on your TV screen, if only in small quantities. However, you should only apply the solution to the cloth and not to the TV itself. LCD screens in particular are particularly sensitive to pressure and can be easily scratched, so it's important not to press too hard.
- Use commercially available TV screen cleaner
Wipe the TV using a systematic back-and-forth motion after spraying a small amount of a screen-safe cleaner onto a soft cloth, rather than applying it directly to the screen. Make sure the screen cleaner is suitable for the type of screen you want to clean. Repeat the process as many times as necessary to remove grease stains or fingerprints. Also, don't forget to dust the top and bottom of the TV with a cloth.
Before turning the screen back on, you should make sure it has had enough time to dry thoroughly. This shouldn't take longer than fifteen minutes.
Clean the television – don’t forget the remote control
Remote controls can easily collect dust and they also tend to harbor a significant amount of bacteria. Think about how many people have used the remote control recently and consider whether each of their fingertips has been clean. The problem of coughing and sneezing also needs to be addressed.
Remove the batteries from the device before cleaning it. Then turn the remote over so the buttons are facing the other way and tap the remote against your palm to remove any debris that may be lodged between the buttons. Spray a soft cloth with a small amount of rubbing alcohol diluted with water. After that, clean the entire remote control. The fabric should be damp but not soaked.
You can use an alcohol and water mixture on a cotton swab to clean the buttons and their surroundings. It may be necessary to use a dry toothbrush or wooden toothpick to loosen material that has penetrated deeper into the keys. Finally, clean upthe entire devicewith a dry, soft cloth before reinserting the batteries.
- A big mistake when cleaning a TV is not dusting the screen before applying a cleaner.
- Modern television screens are sensitive. A scratchy cloth or thorough wipe can quickly damage the screen.
- Spray any wet cleaning products onto a towel and wipe down the TV. Spraying directly onto the screen leaves a lasting impressiondifficult to remove stains. This will also damage the speakers.
- Unapproved cleaning products: Some cleaning products contain alcohol and ammonia, which can damage screens.
- Too much detergent: Too much detergent can cause moisture damage.
