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Before applying a screen protector, what's the best way to clean the screen? I don't have any Windex, but I do have 409... Not sure if that would be a bad idea lol
I wouldn't use any form of liquid as it can seep through the the screen's rubber trim. I just use a microfiber cloth to wipe it clean.
risterdid said:
I wouldn't use any form of liquid as it can seep through the the screen's rubber trim. I just use a microfiber cloth to wipe it clean.
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Same thing I just did. I second microfiber.
Where do you buy microfiber cloths? Target perhaps?
I third microfiber, but i typically squirt a mixture of half isopropyl alcohol and half distilled water (effective homemade LCD screen cleaner) on the cloth before i wipe it down. the water keeps it clean, and the alcohol makes it evaporate quickly. It worked like a charm on my ADP1 all the time I've had it, and its keeping my nexus looking great so far.
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Where do you buy microfiber cloths? Target perhaps?
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You should be able to find it at target. Look near the jewelery counter by the eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Got one. Thanks all. Wow, that cleans the screen quite well. I even put a few drops of Rubbing Alcohol onto the cloth. I thought I had specs of dust under my screen, but they were just dirt
Just for the hell of it... I Fourth microfiber! Best ones are the high quality cloths that come with your LCD TV.
Engagdet has a review on Brasso Gadget Care, (I can't post links but it comes up pretty high up in a google search for the product)
That got me thinking about the daily care for the screens in our phones. People say a microfiber cloth should suffice but some of us have oily skin and the touch screens end up really smudged, or maybe the plastic has tiny scratches that spoil its shinyness. In any case sometimes we'll want some extra help cleaning our phones.
I've heard that rubbing the inside of a banana peel works to hide scratches on plastic screens.
I used to polish my digital watch with toothpaste when it got scratched, but I don't feel comfortable using it with an expensive device even ones with glass screens.
My favourite product for screens and plastic (even reading glasses) is Pledge, it hides tiny scratches, really cleans the surfaces and even lubricates the screen so it is easier to drag my fingers, it also protects surfaces so they don't get dirty so easily. I have even tried it on my mousepad and mouse skids and the mouse glides effortlessly. It also smells nice.
Please contribute your thoughts, experiences and criticisms.
My shirt, seriously, whatever i'm wearing is normally what I clean my screen off with.
I always apply a protective screen to my phone to prevent scratches, the shirt only comes in handy for fingerprints.
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My shirt, seriously, whatever i'm wearing is normally what I clean my screen off with.
I always apply a protective screen to my phone to prevent scratches, the shirt only comes in handy for fingerprints.
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Same, but I don't use a screen protector.
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I have used the brasso gadget juice and I quite liked it.
It leaves a really nice fresh smell and it made my iPhone gleam as well as preventing the build up of fingerprints (strange but true).
It does a good job on my laptop as well. I am a bit fussy about my gadgets being nice a new looking and I like it allot. I used to jump up and down about AM Gel screen cleaner but Brasso gets my vote now.
The cloth is too small in my opinion. And it is probably ok on an xda/iphone or other small gadget but for anything bigger you need a decent sized microfiber cloth to go with it.
I got mine from screen-wipes.com with an extra big cloth.
Hope that helps
John
I use a microfiber cloth no need for more
I use also microfiber cloth, and sometime also my shirt .
No screen protector too.
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
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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With my tongue:sly:
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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,
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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