I love using those disposable lens wipes to clean my phone screens.
But with the flip screen being so fragile, how do you clean it?
Gently with a soft, clean microfibre cloth. DO NOT use any liquids. My wife's cleans up fine this way (even after she used it after a fried chicken meal - sheesh!)
I use a microfiber towel sometimes with a touch of warm water if needed...Works well
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I always used a lens wipe for my note 10... I really wanna do the same with the flip.
I guess that's a bad idea?
Alcohol 75%. I know this might sound bad but use a very little amount each time and you will be fine
AlfaFlip said:
Alcohol 75%. I know this might sound bad but use a very little amount each time and you will be fine
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Samsung specifically warn about alcohol-based cleaners as it eats eat the polycarbonate top screen layer.
lens cleaning cloth used for cleaning spectacle glass
adesonic said:
Gently with a soft, clean microfibre cloth. DO NOT use any liquids. My wife's cleans up fine this way (even after she used it after a fried chicken meal - sheesh!)
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I've use this method for 15 years and it's the best way to clean lens and plastic optics. Water can actually increase the ability of a particle or object to cut into a surface ie wet car tires .
•Use common sense it the screen has something like sand on it, blow it off!
•Shake out the -clean- of cloth before each use.
Wash as needed, rinse very well, never use as kind of fabric softner unless you want streaks.
Best to use RO or deionized water for the final rinse(s).
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Samsung specifically warn about alcohol-based cleaners as it eats eat the polycarbonate top screen layer.
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Isopropyl can nearly instantly fatally craze acrylic plastics... it will also poison LCD displays, destroying them.
Be very careful on what you use it on.
I stopped using it on plastic glasses many years ago because of crazing.
It's in your face real.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cra...enon that,corresponds to the stress direction.
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Hi everybody!
In your opinion which is the best way to clean the display of a ppc?
...of course if someone didn't use the screen protector ;-)
Thanks!
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spray for glasses are perfect.
which type?
Thank you for reply!
Which type do you think is better: for normal glasses or for no-shine lenses?
Which type you tried?
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I don't know the English term but for normal glasses (same as Bill Gates one hihi ^^ )
bill's glasses!
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mmh I think bill has anti-glare glasses...
I've always used a couple of drops of my digital lens cleaner with a microfiber cloth. . . works great!!
yep!
It's a good idea!
Thanks!
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just use a micro-fiber cloth.
I use the spray for glases, as soon as it is dry enough, I use a peice of scotch tape to pull out the residues. If i am in a hurry, I just use the scotch tape and that alone is effective enough. You can also get even the smallest dirt with it, even the ones stuck at the very corner.
Thank you all!
Now I can clean the display without being afraid of damage it...
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Wow, seriously, glasses spray? I think I have some that came with my specs, but won't the liquid damage the screen or seep in?
timekeeper said:
Wow, seriously, glasses spray? I think I have some that came with my specs, but won't the liquid damage the screen or seep in?
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NO, don't spray directly on the screen! Spray it at the cloth, then wipe the screen. You just need it to be a little wet, NOT dripping wet.
after 2 weeks of using, my screen is super dirty now.......... i am looking for the most efficient way to clean it..... (wipe on my shirt doesnt clean it at all....) and i am constantly getting the rainbow effect on the screen........... anybody has a solution?
buy a good microfiber cloth
I use a "dust off" for all my electronics and that works wonders.
i wouldnt advise you to use your shirt though
slowz3r said:
buy a good microfiber cloth
I use a "dust off" for all my electronics and that works wonders.
i wouldnt advise you to use your shirt though
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Exactly! I use a microfiber cloth everyday and use LCD/Plasma cleaning spray when it gets real dirty.
Warning! Cleaning solutions used for LCD screens are not confirmed safe for your device!
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Exactly! I use a microfiber cloth everyday and use LCD/Plasma cleaning spray when it gets real dirty.
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ya, even then, i dont think i would ever use any type of "chemical" that isnt water
DO NOT USE CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
This phone has an oleophobic coating on it, unlike LCD/Plasma TV's. Unless someone does a study on the effect of cleaning solutions on that coating, I wouldn't risk messing it up with a cleaner.
Here's how I clean my screen. You have a clean microfiber cloth, which is good. I start by going over the screen in circular motions, using medium pressure (I'm not a buff guy, so use lighter pressure if you are). Then i gently blow on the screen to very slightly fog it up, and immediately go over it again with circular motions. Switching between clockwise/anticlockwise helps. If any spots are left, I go over them with slightly harder pressure, but never in a scraping motion ... just circular buffing.
Note that the cloth used for cleaning needs to actually absorb the oils, so maybe yours isn't in such great shape and is just smearing the oils around (hence the rainbow effect).
Since there have been so many threads on this, someone should go out and make a tutorial video on cleaning your screen
Are y'all playing in the mud or something?
I have had no problems wiping the screen the few times it has had a print or two on it...
ravidavi said:
DO NOT USE CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
This phone has an oleophobic coating on it, unlike LCD/Plasma TV's. Unless someone does a study on the effect of cleaning solutions on that coating, I wouldn't risk messing it up with a cleaner.
Here's how I clean my screen. You have a clean microfiber cloth, which is good. I start by going over the screen in circular motions, using medium pressure (I'm not a buff guy, so use lighter pressure if you are). Then i gently blow on the screen to very slightly fog it up, and immediately go over it again with circular motions. Switching between clockwise/anticlockwise helps. If any spots are left, I go over them with slightly harder pressure, but never in a scraping motion ... just circular buffing.
Note that the cloth used for cleaning needs to actually absorb the oils, so maybe yours isn't in such great shape and is just smearing the oils around (hence the rainbow effect).
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LMAO... yea according to samsung/google there IS a coating on it.... they said its like fingerprint or oil resistant.... but... yea.... its not working at all... BTW ur like a professional LOL
slowz3r said:
Since there have been so many threads on this, someone should go out and make a tutorial video on cleaning your screen
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haha! a video tutorial will be super handy!
okay.... so... im about to buy a microfiber cloth as you all suggested! YAY!
Get a good microfiber cloth. I personally love Fossil's (the watch company). I use it for my glasses mostly.
Hold the phone with your left hand, cover it with the microfiber cloth, use the bottom of your palm on top of the screen, wipe like crazy in every direction for 2-3 seconds, you're done.
LOL. You can wipe it anyway you want, no particular way, just wipe. It's fine.
+1 on Micro Fibre.
How often do you guys change your microfiber cloth? Mine's getting a bit grimy from constant use and dust. Is it even washable? I'm using one that came with my Ipod Touch.
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Ceres66 said:
How often do you guys change your microfiber cloth? Mine's getting a bit grimy from constant use and dust. Is it even washable? I'm using one that came with my Ipod Touch.
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This is quoted from Autogeek.net http://www.autogeek.net/mi101.html
Wash your microfiber in the washing machine with detergent only. Tumble them dry on low heat or no heat. High heat will literally melt the fibers while fabric softener and bleach will eliminate the electric charge that makes microfiber so effective. Avoid those three laundry habits, and your microfiber will last indefinitely.
What is the best thing to use to clean the Xoom screen?
Thanks.
I use alcohol wipes that we have at work for cleaning computer screens and the like. After that take a lint-free cloth to remove streaks. Works like a charm!
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I use alcohol wipes that we have at work for cleaning computer screens and the like. After that take a lint-free cloth to remove streaks. Works like a charm!
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Thanks I'll give it a try now.
I buy "Electronic Cleaning Wipes" by Nice'n Clean at the all mighty wal-mart. You can use them on any electronics. They were a little pricey but worth every penny. I use them on my keyboard, xoom, and my daughters face very versatile.
The packaging is very similar to the attached only the electronics version has a monitor on it. Has a flap you can open and close. Keeps them moist. If you ever had kids they are like baby wipes or at least thats what the wife says, cause you know I'm a man and would never change a diaper thats womens work.
I kid people relax....
zone23 said:
I buy "Electronic Cleaning Wipes" by Nice'n Clean at the all mighty wal-mart. You can use them on any electronics. They were a little pricey but worth every penny. I use them on my keyboard, xoom, and my daughters face very versatile.
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Have you used them on laptop monitors, the plastic ones? Does the alcohol in it not mess with the plastic, I know it is not relavent for the Xoom as it has glass, but if I buy it for the Xoom will want to use it on my phone, HD tv, laptop, and everything.
Any ideas?
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Have you used them on laptop monitors, the plastic ones? Does the alcohol in it not mess with the plastic, I know it is not relavent for the Xoom as it has glass, but if I buy it for the Xoom will want to use it on my phone, HD tv, laptop, and everything.
Any ideas?
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I have used them on my laptop without issue. I would think that they would have considered that when they developed the product. Sure would be a lot of pissed of costumers when there monitor turned to hazz. But ya they seem safe. Says on the package "Alcohol Free" so no sense in eating them i guess.
Attached actual image of product:
One more thing .. don't stick them in your eye..
Alcohol should not be a problem. However, if you used nail polish remover (acetone, ethyl acetate) then you're in trouble. Of course you shouldn't immerse the plastic in alcohol but giving it a quick rub doesn't hurt. I used the wipes on LCD screens, keyboard, mice, trackpad etc. and everything is still working.
Thanks guys.
Will try look for that product or the equivalent here.
Cheers
Costco optical cleaning kit
You can buy a kit in the Costco optical department that has two really nice microfiber cloths and 2 spray bottles of gentle cleaner for $5. They even let you refill the solution bottles for free.
I use these items to clean my phone, xoom, TV, laptop, etc. Works great!
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You can buy a kit in the Costco optical department that has two really nice microfiber cloths and 2 spray bottles of gentle cleaner for $5. They even let you refill the solution bottles for free.
I use these items to clean my phone, xoom, TV, laptop, etc. Works great!
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Yes I use a microfiber cloth as well. The kind they give you with a screen protector which I never use anymore.
Most electronics manufacturers agree that a 50/50 blend of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol (90%+) works best (don't use rubbing alcohol, it has additives). Spray the solution on a microfiber cloth and clean just about any screen without worry. Never use glass cleaner on LCDs as many have a plastic coating that can fog from the ammonia.
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Most electronics manufacturers agree that a 50/50 blend of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol (90%+) works best (don't use rubbing alcohol, it has additives). Spray the solution on a microfiber cloth and clean just about any screen without worry. Never use glass cleaner on LCDs as many have a plastic coating that can fog from the ammonia.
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Hi. That sounds great. Do you have references for this information?
Don't mean to sound distrusting, just want to see who says it, because if it works, then this will be the solution for me. Because I am a Chem masters student, so isopropanol is really easy to get hold of for me, I can get the really pure stuff.
Thanks
On a quick search, I found 7 different sites all recommending isolpropanol solutions for cleaning LCD screens specifically. So I believe you now. This is good news for me. Just need to buy little spray bottle, and figure out what a microfibre cloth is.
Are they the cloths that come with sunglasses and spectacles?
What do you guys think about using kimwipes? If they're safe to use on laboratory microscopes, they should be fine with the coatings on these touch screens.
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On a quick search, I found 7 different sites all recommending isolpropanol solutions for cleaning LCD screens specifically. So I believe you now. This is good news for me. Just need to buy little spray bottle, and figure out what a microfibre cloth is.
Are they the cloths that come with sunglasses and spectacles?
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Typically yes. Most department stores sell microfiber dishcloths and dish towels. I use the dish towel so I don't have to was it as often when cleaning monitors.
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What do you guys think about using kimwipes? If they're safe to use on laboratory microscopes, they should be fine with the coatings on these touch screens.
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They are still not as lint-free as microfiber I find but they do work. You will still need some kind of alcohol or detergent to remove the smudges though.
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What is the best thing to use to clean the Xoom screen?
Thanks.
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I read, somewhere on the internet, that Rain-X works great. It also keeps down the fingerprints, and smudging. I have not tried this, but it sounds viable.
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Typically yes. Most department stores sell microfiber dishcloths and dish towels. I use the dish towel so I don't have to was it as often when cleaning monitors.
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Thanks for the info.
I have 2 of these sunglasses cloths. I will use one for applying cleaning solution and the other for drying and buffing.
Thanks for the info everyone
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I read, somewhere on the internet, that Rain-X works great. It also keeps down the fingerprints, and smudging. I have not tried this, but it sounds viable.
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here are two threads discussing it on the nook color
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894197&highlight=rain
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954737
it makes the screen slick and fingerprints can be wiped very easily. down side is that you have really work hard on cleaning off all the rain x if you want to apply a screen protector.
Is the Xoom screen Gorilla Glass?
I've had no issues with cleaning smartphone screens before, but this is my first tablet. I've attempted lightly wetting a lint-free cloth and wiping it down, but there still appears to be this cloudy film all over the screen where I wipe. I'm going to be putting a screen protector on it, so I want to make sure it's fully clean before I put it on.
Any ideas?
Plinkett said:
I've had no issues with cleaning smartphone screens before, but this is my first tablet. I've attempted lightly wetting a lint-free cloth and wiping it down, but there still appears to be this cloudy film all over the screen where I wipe. I'm going to be putting a screen protector on it, so I want to make sure it's fully clean before I put it on.
Any ideas?
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well first off don't wet a lint free cloth (there meant to be used dry), if a dry lint free cloth isn't enough to clean the screen then dampen a paper towel with water (squeeze out whatever excess water from the paper towel you can, you don't need much) and use that to clean the stuff off then dry with a dry paper towel (can be done with a single paper towel if you only get one side wet) then when the surface is dry "polish" with the dry lint free cloth. FYI if the tablet is to far below room temperature (like if its been out in a car on a cold night) it may be more difficult to clean. this is the same method I have been using to clean LCD TV's and my Laptop screens for several YEARS without any issues.
DON'T use anything like Windex, or other glass and surface cleaners as many of the chemicals can "seep" thru the screen and damage things, well thats what happened to the keypad on our old stove anyway.
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well first off don't wet a lint free cloth (there meant to be used dry), if a dry lint free cloth isn't enough to clean the screen then dampen a paper towel with water (squeeze out whatever excess water from the paper towel you can, you don't need much) and use that to clean the stuff off then dry with a dry paper towel (can be done with a single paper towel if you only get one side wet) then when the surface is dry "polish" with the dry lint free cloth. FYI if the tablet is to far below room temperature (like if its been out in a car on a cold night) it may be more difficult to clean. this is the same method I have been using to clean LCD TV's and my Laptop screens for several YEARS without any issues.
DON'T use anything like Windex, or other glass and surface cleaners as many of the chemicals can "seep" thru the screen and damage things, well thats what happened to the keypad on our old stove anyway.
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Thanks, I'll try it with a paper towel and hope it comes out well
So today I was eating dinner and watching YouTube on my phone. I had a freshly opened Coke 20 oz. (might be important because of Carbonation level) . In my clumsiness, I knocked the coke over but caught it before it made to much of a mess. Some coke droplets flung onto my phones screen, 7 or 8 tiny droplets. Well I didn't clean it off right away because I was cleaning up coke from everything else.
We'll wen I go to clean the coke off the screen to my surprise there is like a footprint of each of the droplets etched into my glass. Not sure if it's a chemical reaction but NOTHING IS GETTING THEM OFF. I have tried scratching with my finger nail, vinegar, goo gone and industrial glass cleaner. Not even a tiny bit of difference.
I've called Samsung but those people are something special. Went to t mobile and various phone places in the mall but they think I'm lying about the coke, didn't have any solutions regardless. I can't even remotely find anything online. If anyone has any insight to this that would be fantastic.
Phone is a S6 Edge +
Phones (and tablets and such) have an oleophobic coating on the surface of the outer glass layer. This both allows your fingers to slide across it easily with minimal friction (rub your thumb on a window or bottle and you'll feel the difference), and for fingerprints and other crud to be easily wiped away.
Colas contain phosphoric acid to give it that "bite" in the taste. Surely you've also seen or heard about cola being used to clean oil spills on pavement, removing rust, cleaning car battery terminals, and dissolving teeth in school experiments.
I'm sure you can guess what's happened to the oleophobic coating on your poor phone. That's why they invented screen protectors.
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Phones (and tablets and such) have an oleophobic coating on the surface of the outer glass layer. This both allows your fingers to slide across it easily with minimal friction (rub your thumb on a window or bottle and you'll feel the difference), and for fingerprints and other crud to be easily wiped away.
Colas contain phosphoric acid to give it that "bite" in the taste. Surely you've also seen or heard about cola being used to clean oil spills on pavement, removing rust, cleaning car battery terminals, and dissolving teeth in school experiments.
I'm sure you can guess what's happened to the oleophobic coating on your poor phone. That's why they invented screen protectors.
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i figured it had something to do with the acidic nature of the soda, but i didnt know the details. nice!
Clean with coke again !
It will clean other coating too !
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