How Do I Clean My LCD Monitor?

i put mine in the dishwasher!

Seriously, folks...do a search for "clean lcd monitor" and you'll find lots of helpful hints.

js11288,

Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.

Cleaning

There are many cleaning solutions sold specifically as LCD cleaners. You can use these to clean LCD screens on Dell notebooks or Dell flat panel monitors.  If you do not use one of these products designated specifically as an LCD cleanser, use isopropyl alcohol (IPA), which you can find in the grocery store, or water (preferably filtered).

NOTICE:

Do not use any of the following chemicals or any solutions that contain them:  acetone, ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride.  If you have a different chemical or solution and are not sure whether it is suitable, do not use it. Using any of the chemicals in the previous list may cause permanent damage to the LCD. Some commercial window cleaners contain ammonia and are therefore unacceptable.

To clean the LCD display, use a soft, clean cloth (such as a lens cloth used to clean eyeglasses).  Moisten the cloth with the cleaner, and then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom.

JS11288,

Use a warm soft cloth and wipe the monitor off. You may need to apply a little bit more pressure to get the streaks off.

With water?  Or dry?

js11288,

I use a little water on the cloth to get the streaks off of the screen. A dry cloth may not get them off.

Oh, I figured out what the problem was!  I was originally using a piece of an old sweatshirt of mine to clean the monitor; this left streaks all over it.  Then, I decided to try a spare washcloth.  It worked perfectly with just a little water.  Now my monitor is nice and clean!  Thank you for all your help, everyone!