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How To Clean Touchscreen?

I have fingerprints all over my touchscreen from the grease on my fingers after a week of use.
What is the safest way to clean the touchscreen without causing it any abrasive damage?
I know throwing it in the dishwasher is not a viable option.

I like using a microfiber cloth...I keep one on my office desk, one on my home computer desk, and one in my car and truck...works great for cleaning most anything without any sort of chemical (or even water). They used to be expensive, but barely cost any more than a regular bath cloth now...

Microfiber cloth too. Use the lens type micro fibers. Those are best for cleaning screens. Not sure about chemicals or solvents though. I sometimes use Windex but that is only for my glass screen tv, have not tried on plastics.
LOL! For the guy that packs microfibers in his car, have you tried armor all? LOL! JK

I also use a microfiber cloth and a small amout of plastic lens cleaner that is used for glasses. It works great and does not harm the GTablet surface (I do this a couple of times per day).

Oakley sells a small cleaning kit (just google Oakley cleaning kit) that has a black ballistic nylon case, an aluminum spray bottle full of isopropyl alcohol and a cleaning cloth. Its $10 in their stores, and they will refill the bottle for free if you bring it in.
I keep the kit in my backpack, although if I'm carrying just the gTablet, I take the cloth and not the spray bottle.
It works great - just remember to dust off the screen to remove any particles BEFORE using chemicals or wiping with a cloth. That way you don't grind those particles into the screen with the wiping pressure.
Bonus - I can also use the same kit to clean the laptop screen and my sunglasses
I've also used the Monster screen cleaner kit with their microfiber cloth, but the bottle and the cloth are too large to travel with...

I thought our screen was glass not plastic?
I use those lens cloths for glasses from Sams. Box of them come in little packets. Made by Zeiss I think. Cleans very well and not too wet.

I use Microfiber cloth . I got the huge one from meritline . c o m then cut them down to pieces and leave them everywhere (at work/home) . If it get really bad I use Lens cleaner packets that you can get from any pharmacy .

I use lens cloths by Zeiss, when the screen has heavy dirt. The rest of the time, I use a microfiber cloth

insight3fl said:
I thought our screen was glass not plastic?
I use those lens cloths for glasses from Sams. Box of them come in little packets. Made by Zeiss I think. Cleans very well and not too wet.
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It is glass. I use a microfiber cloth that came with my panasonic tv. When I don't have that with me I use the green gtablet one that came with the gtab but it seems impossible to remove all the fingerprints with it. Instead it just smears them around.

I uses the cloth (whatever it is) that I got from my eye doctor for cleaning my glasses - works perfect.

ItsDon said:
I uses the cloth (whatever it is) that I got from my eye doctor for cleaning my glasses - works perfect.
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Same. My "cheap" method.

use the cleaning cloths with windex

Whatever you do, remember if you are using any type of spray, or liquid, spray just a little on the cloth and then use the cloth. Applying any liquid to the screen is not a good idea.... in my opinion.

I have a microfiber cloth I use and it works pretty good. Sometimes I will add a dab of plain water on the screen to help break up tough smudges and make it shine. After destroying a laptop screen by using window cleaner, I only use water on screen cleaning.

Bought a 6 pack of microfiber cleaning cloths made for flat panel tvs that is also washable. $4.99 at Frys. Works well.

ByByIpad said:
I have fingerprints all over my touchscreen from the grease on my fingers after a week of use.
What is the safest way to clean the touchscreen without causing it any abrasive damage?
I know throwing it in the dishwasher is not a viable option.
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Anything thats 100% cotton

Correct way:
Use a non-abrasive brush (soft hair/make up) to remove any particulates (if any).
Do not blow..your only blowing water vapor and your stank breath on it
Use a Nanofiber cloth (Ive seen some cheap Microfiber cloths do minute damage)
Do not use circular motion, always one repeating direction (horizontal-vertical)
If it's heavily soiled you can use a small amount of Low-concentration of pure (no perfumes or such) Rubbing alcohol 70% or below. Some High-end lens cleaners are a second choice.
Do not,I repeat, Do not use anything with ammonia or it's trademarked counterparts (ie:Windex and most general window cleaners) LCD's will yellow over time if you use those.

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Do not,I repeat, Do not use anything with ammonia or it's trademarked counterparts (ie:Windex and most general window cleaners) LCD's will yellow over time if you use those.
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Yeah, this is what I learned with my old laptop, the hard way.

I guess my usual Windex and paper towel is a big no no. I have done that on devices for years. The screen is glass and Windex is a glass cleaner.

A spray of windex and a microfiber cloth, that is all
Sent from my HTC Evo

[Q] Screen Cleaning?

Well I have been using a specsaver glass cloth that's damp or sometimes I use some specsavers glass cleaner. This cleans the screen really well but the screen then does feel as smooth and slippery, its like when you first use the tablet. Is this normal or am I using the wrong technique?

What I've found to be a proven solution is 50% water and 50% Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol), into a spray bottle. Spray enough to cover the entire surface, without causing drips, then wipe down with a MICROFIBER CLOTH. Do not use any other cloth. Walmart has these clothes in the automotive section for $5 for 8. Works really well.
Personally, I've found 60% water, 40% isopropyl to be slightly better.
God forbid anyone uses Windex

I found a good little product by Brasso called Gadget Care, when you clean with it a few times the screen cleans much better with just a cloth.
It also stops anti static buildup so is good on monitors and tv's to prevent dust build up.
The best price i found is at hmv uk
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=578545
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[Q] Screen Cleaning

How do you guys clean your screens? I've been using a scotchbrite cloth which seems to take a lot of scrubs to get all the nasty grease from the screen which makes it all shiny. What's your method?
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I use a generic pop-up wipe (round plastic can with a pop-top lid) for LCD/Plasma screens. I've used 1/3 of it already in the 1 week I've owned the TF.
Here's a sample (not the exact brand):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=11KFSSP43AC0P6X3HPHF
Make sure the one you get does not have harsh abrasives such as alcohol or ammonia. Many screens have a protective layer that may be damaged by it, though I'm not sure if the TF has this layer.

I have a small squirt bottle, adjusted to mist. Filled with 30% isopropyl alcohol and the rest water. Spray a mist on a soft cloth ( I have some microfiber cloths), not on the screen. Clean with the wet side and dry with the dry side of the cloth.
If there's a lot of pizza on the screen it might take a second cleaning.

+1 for the micro fiber cloth. Also a very light application of rain-x helps keep fingerprints down.

For daily cleaning, I use these:
Targus CleanVu Cleaning Pads
I keep one at my desk at work, and the other two at home. Kinda expensive I guess, but I had a gift card Every few days, when the smudges are out of hand and too much for a simple wipe down, I use an eyeglass cleaning kit with the spray and cloth.

I'd be careful using the alcohol solution. Might not be good for the coating on the TF's screen.
I'll probably use the solution and microfiber cloth that came w/ my eyeglasses (which is alcohol-free, I believe).

I'd also be careful using a spray bottle. If some of the fluids enter the ports, it may cause issues or the fluid can seep down through the edges and get under the glass.

Use a mixture of 10% Vinegar to water and dampen a microfibre cloth with it, gently rub in a circular motion. Use a dry bit of the cloth to dry it. Once you try the Vinegar/water you'll never want to buy screen cleaning liquid ever again. Also great on monitors and LCD TV's etc.
Sent from my HTC Desire

Check out what other did in the XOOM forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015126
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016089
A mild soap (detergent) and water solution is probable the best as it will not attack the plastic. But an alcohol-based solution is most likely more efficient for a quick clean. I always keep PC cleaning wipes and a microfiber cloth in my netbook bag.

I've been using some muc-off spray and their microfibre cloth.
Very pleased with the cloth and it's large enough to cover the screen when I put the TF away in it's case. The spray is pretty good as well but probably a bit over priced for what it is.

Standard microfiber cloth that came with my HP Laptop for cleaning. I don't spray anything. If I need to get some kind of gunk off, I just dampen a tissue and get the gunk, then wipe with the microfiber.

It is a tough screen to clean. My iPad and my Android phone (Fascinate) I can just wipe them with a microfiber and the prints fall off. With the TF I really have to rub and they still linger.

I use Vizio's vcp100. It's an all around cleaning solution for lcd tv's, monitor, etc.
It comes with micro fiber cloth. I don't spray it directly. I spray a little bit of foam to the cloth.

Microfiber cloth +1

Those CleanVu pads from Targus are pretty awesome.
Got a pack, keep one in my briefcase, one at home, and my wife has the other.

Just using a microfibre cloth I picked up in Sainsburys for @£1.75p, works a treat no cleaning liquids needed.

I rain-x'ed the screen, so every time i wash my hands for whatever reason (i do so alot) I just take the tablet with me then flick the screen with my wet hands, and then use a microfiber cloth and wipe in circles.
On my phones though i have some small spritz bottles with 50/50 water/rubbing alch in it and a microfiber.

spray bottle with 40% isopropyl and 60% water.
use a microfiber cloth. Walmart sells em for $5 for 8 in the automotive section.
enjoy.

Rain-X wipes and microfiber cloth is working well here.
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Hey guys. I'd like to chime in here...the best solution I have used for lcd screens is one that's homemade. I take a couple drops of mild soap, yes just regular hand soap e.g. dial, dove... but has to be mild. Then only like two tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. 5% is too much! Lcd screens do NOT like alcohol! It leaves a dry streaky residue. Its also just bad for the screen, even if you get all the streaks out. Google it. And then of course just regular water. This is for approx 20 ounces. It has never let me down! I actually got this recipe from doing a search years back. Not sure where? Might have been a magazine or something? You can google for lcd screen solutions, and you can read why alcohol is bad. Just my 2 cents!
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A tip for installing Glass Screen protectors

Yesterday i bought the Spigen glass.tr screen protector
it's a dry protector and no wet solution needed
the biggest problem any one can had is the dust under the screen protector
anyway
i installed the protector after cleaning my phone screen very carefully and i was sure that there was no dust there
and of course after the installation there was some dust between the protector and the screen
i was very mad . it's a 30$ protector
i removed the protector and using some alcohol (the white one that u can find in any drug store )
i cleaned the protector
then i made sure that the protector stays wet with the alcohol and i applied it then used the squeegee to remove any small drops of alcohol between the screen and the protector
and now its perfect no dust and no bubbles at all
i wanted to share this with everyone having trouble applying his glass screen protector

thank you! mine is arriving next week I think. BTW, I think the post should go in the Q&A so more people can see the tip Thanks again!

asolram said:
thank you! mine is arriving next week I think. BTW, I think the post should go in the Q&A so more people can see the tip Thanks again!
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i thought i posted it at Q&A
it's a mistake sorry
i hope one of the moderators can move it to Q&A

The spigen glass series comes with an alcoholic cleaner. At least mine did.
Another tip would be that immediately after screen protector is placed, you can still adjust it by firmly nudging it in whatever direction you desire.
Likewise mine was perfect. Am really loving the glass feeling.

Other tips for installing glass screen protection:
1. Turn on your shower with the highest water temperature possible, and let it run for about 3~5 minutes. Then, do the procedure in the bathroom. I find that this helps get rid of dust in the air.
2. First, go to a completely white screen, and remove all the dust you can see. This will get rid of dark colored dust particles.
3. Turn off the phone and remove remaining dust. Since the screen is black when it is off, this will get rid of lighter colored dust.
Glass screen protectors feel amazing. It's difficult to get rid of all the dust, but it's definitely worth it.

totally messed mine up.
On the first go, got a bit of dust under it - it was really noticeable - so decided to remove it and give it another wipe with the alcohol wipe. Didn't work so redid it several times.
Was about to throw the thing away when I read about someone using a lint roller. Used it on the underside of the protector and screen and not only did it remove the dust it "revived" the tackiness of the protector.
It is now (almost) perfect on my phone

saltmine said:
Other tips for installing glass screen protection:
1. Turn on your shower with the highest water temperature possible, and let it run for about 3~5 minutes. Then, do the procedure in the bathroom. I find that this helps get rid of dust in the air.
2. First, go to a completely white screen, and remove all the dust you can see. This will get rid of dark colored dust particles.
3. Turn off the phone and remove remaining dust. Since the screen is black when it is off, this will get rid of lighter colored dust.
Glass screen protectors feel amazing. It's difficult to get rid of all the dust, but it's definitely worth it.
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This. I did this when I got my Glas.TR for my iPhone, by far the easiest and best way I've found to install a screen protector.

Just installed mine and there's a tiny white lint stuck underneath
I wouldn't mind it but it's created a little bubble, hope it goes away or I'll just have to live with it!
Update: took it off and sprayed some soap and water solution to clean it. Reapplied and squeezed out the water and haze, now its almost perfect

thank you! helped me so much!

Like mentioned before:
1. Do it after taking a shower (this is make sure your hands are clean)
2. You can use sellotape (sticky tape) to make sure all dust is gone
3. Make sure you wipe it down with a microcloth (can be wet with water/alcohol) However some alcohol wipes will remove the oleophobic coating and cause smudging!)
Best way to clean screens is wet cloth and dry cloth

I've got bubbles at the edge for weeks. I wonder if I can lift the glass a lil bit to wipe the screen and re-attach it perfectly. If yes, what should I use to lift it? I know my fingernail can do...but I guess I can chip the edge by doing so

Yeah shower trick works. Usually have a perfect glass protector with not even one lint under it.

you guys are all so funny. The best way is to use scotch tape to remove any particles under the protector both on it and on the phone.
1. clean the phone with alcohol swap
2. wipe with non lint cloth (most likely provided with protector)
3. start by separating the protector from backing slightly not removing it fully to avoid any debris and place top half on phone lining up properly.
4. work from top to bottom slowly with credit card or supplied squeegee working bubbles out.
5. if debris are noticed under protector do not try to lift with finger nail use scotch tape to lift the protector and slide another piece under the protector area to catch the debris.

Omg I did the shower thing and I wet my phone completely..slipped into the bath. How I am suppose to put the screen while taking a shower...Omg..just joking..
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mapobean said:
you guys are all so funny. The best way is to use scotch tape to remove any particles under the protector both on it and on the phone.
1. clean the phone with alcohol swap
2. wipe with non lint cloth (most likely provided with protector)
3. start by separating the protector from backing slightly not removing it fully to avoid any debris and place top half on phone lining up properly.
4. work from top to bottom slowly with credit card or supplied squeegee working bubbles out.
5. if debris are noticed under protector do not try to lift with finger nail use scotch tape to lift the protector and slide another piece under the protector area to catch the debris.
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Thanks for your advice. I applied the glass protector 2 weeks ago. I tried scotch tape for carton box but the tape wasn't that sticky to lift the protector. Have you got any further advice? Thanks

trannhattan said:
Thanks for your advice. I applied the glass protector 2 weeks ago. I tried scotch tape for carton box but the tape wasn't that sticky to lift the protector. Have you got any further advice? Thanks
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I have always been able to lift with Scotch tape. Place the tape on a corner posing it firmly down on the protector leaving the tape extend as a tab. Lift slow just enough to seperate the two (screen protector from screen)

I use the hinge method. You can go on YouTube and find videos. It really helps to get it on straight and helps eliminate bubbles.
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mpetruzz said:
I use the hinge method. You can go on YouTube and find videos. It really helps to get it on straight and helps eliminate bubbles.
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I just looked up a video, and that is definitely sort of brilliant.

I too used the shower trick, and for the most part, worked great. I needed a couple of attempts to line it up just perfectly however. Once I finally got it down, it looked fine. Next day I noticed a small speck of dust in the upper right corner. Just far enough away from the edges that would make lifiting it and using tape a little risky. We will see if my OCD can subside and Ill get used to it in a few days.

mapobean said:
I have always been able to lift with Scotch tape. Place the tape on a corner posing it firmly down on the protector leaving the tape extend as a tab. Lift slow just enough to seperate the two (screen protector from screen)
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Thank you Mapobean. I tried it; however it only works on normal screen protector (the film one). I tried that from my friend's phone. Mine is glass screen protector and no way I can apply you useful tip. :crying:

Cleaning the Nexus

How do you clean your Nexus? I mean physically clean your Nexus.
I usually go with a microfiber cloth humidified with some water and for the screen is ok, but for the back I can't manage to clean a fingerprint (that damn thing is driving me crazy it's like it's stamped on the back cover)
Any suggestion?

I put a case on mine because I really doubt I'd ever be able to clean anything off the white back. I just take it out of the case and wipe the screen protector off with a damp cloth and call it a day
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I've got a slim case on but for phone/tablet screens I use Bausch&Lomb Sight Savers. Which are little wet wipes for glass and plastic lens, my work has them everywhere but they work awesome.

What I do is every time I wash my hands the paper towel I use to dry my hands I wipe down my phone with. Front and back. No fingerprints and doesn't damage phone since paper towel is only slightly wet. Done this with all my phones. Its become a habit now.
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Spray Windex on a soft paper towel. That's what I do.

With my tongue:sly:

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With my tongue:sly:
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lol
I use the cloth from my sunglasses case

Just clean it like any other electronic device encapsulated in plastic: no aggressive detergents, moderate use of moisture, use a soft cloth.

Microfiber cloth and spray (for eye glasses)!

silk cloth
At work we have Ricoh Multifunctionals (printer/scanner).
Each printer has a small silk cloth so you can clean the glass plate (scan surface).
I'm using this cloth to clean my whole N5 with it; front and back.
It removes al dirt and fingers (also on the back) without any problem.
No need to wet it.
And my jeans or shirt work very well also, but not as good as the silk cloth.
BR,
UltimateGeppie

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Crysis85 said:
How do you clean your Nexus? I mean physically clean your Nexus.
I usually go with a microfiber cloth humidified with some water and for the screen is ok, but for the back I can't manage to clean a fingerprint (that damn thing is driving me crazy it's like it's stamped on the back cover)
Any suggestion?
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Simple , a clean piece of soft cloth ,slightly damped. Otherwise I make sure that I use back cover and a screen guard , that gives a long term protection.

I have a mime ghost glass screen protector....a few rubs on my belly.....and its spotless.
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Use some hand sanitizer and a clean cloth post to the application to rub it.
Magical results