How To Clean a Laptop Screen

  • February 22, 2010
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Dust, fingerprints, and smudges are all attracted to a laptop screen, so get a better view with a cleaner screen.

You Will Need

  • Your computer's user manual
  • Cotton balls or a cotton cloth
  • Distilled water
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • A spray bottle
  • White vinegar (optional)
How To Clean a Laptop Screen: Read computer manual

Step 1: Read computer manual

Read your computer’s manual for cleaning product restrictions before you clean your screen.

How To Clean a Laptop Screen: Wipe the screen

Step 2: Wipe the screen

Turn off your monitor. Wipe the screen softly with a dry cotton ball or dry cotton cloth to remove any dust.

How To Clean a Laptop Screen: Mix solution

Step 3: Mix solution

Mix a solution of 50 percent distilled water with 50 percent isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.

You can also use 50 percent vinegar and a 50 percent distilled water solution.

How To Clean a Laptop Screen: Spray cotton ball

Step 4: Spray cotton ball

Spray the cotton ball or cotton cloth with the solution.

Do not spray the solution directly onto the computer screen.

How To Clean a Laptop Screen: Wipe the screen

Step 5: Wipe the screen

Wipe the screen gently, in a circular motion.

How To Clean a Laptop Screen: Enjoy your clean screen

Step 6: Enjoy your clean screen

Enjoy your clean screen.

Did you know? Fifty to 90 percent of people working with computers have symptoms of computer eyestrain.

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