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Angua 03-06-2005 12:00

How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Does anyone know how to get a streak free screen on a plasma TV?:erm:

I do clean it in the morning when it's cold but that hasn't helped.:(

TIA

jellybaby 03-06-2005 12:02

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Baby wipes are great :)

Angua 03-06-2005 12:03

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jellybaby
Baby wipes are great :)

Any particular sort?

altis 03-06-2005 12:05

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Try using a Microtex cloth. These have lots of little hairs to clean in all the nooks and crannies and are washable.

eg:
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...=gensearch&y=0

...or try an opticians.

jellybaby 03-06-2005 12:05

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
not really. i'm using pampers ones at the minute LOL

gary_580 03-06-2005 12:08

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
windowlene

altis 03-06-2005 12:18

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
...and to quote Iiyama
Quote:

The screen is a very delicate area and should only be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. We advise against rubbing too hard or using solvent cleaners as they may cause damage to the coating applied to the screen surfaces.
...so be warned!

Angua 03-06-2005 12:22

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
I think the reason it always looks streaky is the 'anti glare' coating (which is why I don't have it on my glasses).:erm:

homealone 03-06-2005 12:35

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Angua
I think the reason it always looks streaky is the 'anti glare' coating (which is why I don't have it on my glasses).:erm:

I've always been told that the best way to clean any coated optical equipment is to use a microfibre cloth slightly dampened with de-ionised water & then a dry microfibre cloth - I don't have any problems with streaks on my glasses anti-glare coating ;)

paulyoung666 03-06-2005 12:42

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
do baby wipes contain alcohol or not :shrug:

jellybaby 03-06-2005 12:44

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by paulyoung666
do baby wipes contain alcohol or not :shrug:



No

Dave Stones 03-06-2005 12:47

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
i always thought it was advised that for new modern screens, it was ill-advised to use damp stuff, as they cause capillary action which means that the water gets soaked up into th screen... or something..?

i read it somewhere :erm:

Jules 03-06-2005 12:47

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by paulyoung666
do baby wipes contain alcohol or not :shrug:


I don't think they do any more


In answer to cleaning the screen why not get some thing that is for glasses if it is safe on them I would have thought it would be safe on your screen

paulyoung666 03-06-2005 12:51

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by whyme38
I don't think they do any more


In answer to cleaning the screen why not get some thing that is for glasses if it is safe on them I would have thought it would be safe on your screen


i just wondered if cheap ones might still do , worth checking i reckon :Yikes:

homealone 03-06-2005 12:52

Re: How to clean a plasma screen please
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Stones
i always thought it was advised that for new modern screens, it was ill-advised to use damp stuff, as they cause capillary action which means that the water gets soaked up into th screen... or something..?

i read it somewhere :erm:

not sure about Plasma screens, but the effect you describe is possible with TFT ones - the water can be drawn into the gap between the screen & the bezel, that is why I said 'slightly' dampened, but you are right to be cautious ;)


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