How to clean a plasma screen please

Angua · 03-06-2005, 12:00

Does anyone know how to get a streak free screen on a plasma TV?

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

TIA

jellybaby · 03-06-2005, 12:02

Baby wipes are great

Angua · 03-06-2005, 12:03

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Originally Posted by jellybaby

Baby wipes are great

Any particular sort?

altis · 03-06-2005, 12:05

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

not really. i'm using pampers ones at the minute LOL

03-06-2005, 12:08

windowlene

altis · 03-06-2005, 12:18

...and to quote Iiyama

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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

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

03-06-2005, 12:35

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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).

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

do baby wipes contain alcohol or not

jellybaby · 03-06-2005, 12:44

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

do baby wipes contain alcohol or not

No

Dave Stones · 03-06-2005, 12:47

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

Jules · 03-06-2005, 12:47

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

do baby wipes contain alcohol or not

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

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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

03-06-2005, 12:52

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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

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