You sit down to watch a big game and notice a smudge on your TV screen. Now that you’ve seen it, it’s going to distract you the whole time you’re cheering for your favorite team. Once you’ve learned how to care for your TV screen, you can enjoy a clean view every time you’re ready to watch something. Cleaning it isn’t difficult; it just takes the right tools and a gentle hand.
How Often Should You Clean Your TV?
While you could simply use a TV screen cleaner each time that you notice a smudge, doing that might cause you to end up stuck with a dirty screen while you are trying to watch a live TV event. Instead, you should plan on including cleaning your TV screen with the cleaning jobs that you take on weekly or bi-weekly.
Expert Tips and Tricks for Cleaning Your TV Screen
If you’ve noticed fingerprints on TV or other smudges, you need to know the quickest and best way to clean TV screen. There are simple options for getting the job done without damaging the screen – and they use supplies that you probably have in your home already.
- Always turn off the TV before cleaning
- Use a soft cloth when wiping the screen
- Never use a window cleaner or other harsh chemicals on the TV screen
- Use a small amount of water to dampen the cloth when a dry cloth isn’t doing the job
Guide on How to Clean a TV Screen Without Streaks
There is a certain kind of disappointment that you feel when you have finished cleaning your screen, you sit down to watch a show, and you notice that you have left streaks behind. Clean carefully to avoid doing this.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cleaning solution is safe for flat screen TVs?
You have two options that work well for your TV and clean it without causing damage. The first is to simply use a very small amount of water. This can do a lot for the TV screen when used lightly on a soft microfiber cloth. The second option is to use a product that is created just for use on TV screens, but always read reviews of such products to make sure that they actually work and are not harmful before you apply anything to your TV.
Can I use glass cleaner on my TV?
No! You should avoid using Windex on TV screen as it contains chemicals that can mess up the screen. The TV is too valuable for you to risk that. Instead, stick with microfiber cloth dampened with a bit of water, or cleaners made specifically for the screen.
What are the alternatives to microfiber for LCD TV cleaning?
There are wipes that are pre-moistened and made to be used on screens, and these can be a convenient alternative to a microfiber cloth. Avoid using stiff fabrics, those with a lot of lint on them, and paper towels when cleaning your TV, as any of these could scratch the screen or cause other issues.
How often should I clean my TV remote?
This depends on how often it is used, who handles it, and how concerned you are about germs. The remote can become sticky and gross if you eat while using your TV, and it can harbor germs, too. It is smart to clean the remote each time that you are doing weekly cleaning in your home – or more often if you feel that is necessary. If you run a vacation rental, you should clean the remote at the rental each time that you clean that place, as well.
How can I prevent dust buildup on my smart TV?
Keeping the air clean will help to keep dust from building up anywhere in your home, and you may want to invest in an air purifier if you are seeing a lot of dust. Dusting the room that the smart TV is in will also help keep dust out of the air, and vacuuming regularly will, too. Carefully dusting the full TV will keep dust off of the screen, and dusting work should be done on a regular basis.
