I get little spots like that as well, and it is caused by a variety of things. It can be spit from sneezing or coughing, it can be dust particles, it can be from many things. Little spots will pop up from time to time, but definitely take note of them because keeping your screen clean can help prevent damage. I get bugged by even the smallest scratch.
As for cleaning methods...there are many. Sometimes a little distilled water and a mirofiber cloth can help, kinda like you are doing today. You can buy specific cleaners from many stores, and you can homebrew some yourself. However, use caution with using anything homebrewed aside from just distilled water. Many normal cleaners can cause damage to the screen, and even the wrong wipe (like using toiler paper or kleenex or a paper towel) can scratch or damage the screen. Even tap water call, which is why using distilled water is best.
On a laptop I particularly recommend using a specific cleaner. You cannot change out the screen on your laptop as easily as you can an external monitor, so it is worth the little more hassle to maintain it.
PhoenixBennu
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January 13th, 2014 14:00
I get little spots like that as well, and it is caused by a variety of things. It can be spit from sneezing or coughing, it can be dust particles, it can be from many things. Little spots will pop up from time to time, but definitely take note of them because keeping your screen clean can help prevent damage. I get bugged by even the smallest scratch.
As for cleaning methods...there are many. Sometimes a little distilled water and a mirofiber cloth can help, kinda like you are doing today. You can buy specific cleaners from many stores, and you can homebrew some yourself. However, use caution with using anything homebrewed aside from just distilled water. Many normal cleaners can cause damage to the screen, and even the wrong wipe (like using toiler paper or kleenex or a paper towel) can scratch or damage the screen. Even tap water call, which is why using distilled water is best.
On a laptop I particularly recommend using a specific cleaner. You cannot change out the screen on your laptop as easily as you can an external monitor, so it is worth the little more hassle to maintain it.
89fordprobee
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January 13th, 2014 16:00
this is what I buy.. its from staples cause I get it for half price through work lol
wipe then dry to a nice smudge free sine.. I also use it on the exterior and keyboard making sure I shut it off first
http://www.staples.ca/en/Digital-Innovations-CleanDr-Wet-Dry-Streak-Free-Wipes/product_757909_2-CA_1_20001
89fordprobee
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January 13th, 2014 15:00
The reflective cover scratches easy but it is plastic and isn't the screen directly so when cleaning your not cleaning the LCD directly .
I use the same LCD/PLASMA cleaning wipes as I do for my Plasma tv that oddly is built the same way with a plastic cover over the panel itself
opening cans, beer, anything really cann cause spots I know my M18X R2 I get little lines/marks from keyboard touching the screen
zbestwun2001
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January 13th, 2014 16:00
89fordprobee
What's the cleaner called and where do you get it?
Thanks