Plasma flat-panel TVs and LCD flat-panel TVs require higher screen maintenance than traditional glass-screen TVs. For a glass screen, it is only necessary to wipe it with a paper towel and a glass cleaner. The liquid crystal panel made of plastic is easily worn by abrasive-containing chemicals, brushes and towels. This guide will introduce you to the method of cleaning a flat-panel TV: wiping with a microfiber cloth
1 Turn off the TV. When the screen is hot, there is a danger of bursting, and when the TV is turned off, the dust and stains on the screen can be seen more clearly.
2 Find a piece of microfiber cloth. This soft, dry cloth is similar to the glasses cloth. The microfiber cloth does not depilate, so it is a good fit to wipe the LCD screen.
3. Wipe the screen. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe off visible dust and stains.
If dust or stains are not easily rubbed off, do not press down hard and go straight to the next step.
Don't use paper towels, toilet paper, or cloth cut from old shirts. These are easy to scratch the screen and leave batt when compared to microfiber cloth.
4 Check the screen. If the screen is already clean, there is no need to clean it further. However, if there are water stains, accumulated dust or sticky substances on the screen, then follow the next method for further cleaning.
5 Clean the TV frame. The plastic frame is not as fragile as the screen, you can wipe it with a microfiber cloth or use a feather duster to remove the dust.
DIY tips
There is a special screen cleaning guide on the TV's instruction manual.
The methods in this guide can also be used to clean computer screens.
You can also go to the computer supply store to buy a special screen cleaning cloth.
Precautions
Do not wipe the screen with a cloth dripping with water, as this may cause a short circuit.
If you are rear-projection TV, you should not use too much force when wiping the screen, because this screen is very thin.
