How to Clean a Laptop Screen
Dust, fingerprints, and smudges are all attracted to a laptop screen, so get a better view with a cleaner screen.
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You Will Need
- Your computer's user manual
- Cotton balls or a cotton cloth
- Distilled water
- Isopropyl alcohol
- A spray bottle
- White vinegar (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Read computer manual
Read your computer's manual for cleaning product restrictions before you clean your screen.
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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.
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Step 3
Mix solution
Mix a solution of 50 percent distilled water with 50 percent isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.
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You can also use 50 percent vinegar and a 50 percent distilled water solution.
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Step 4
Spray cotton ball
Spray the cotton ball or cotton cloth with the solution.
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Do not spray the solution directly onto the computer screen.
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Step 5
Wipe the screen
Wipe the screen gently, in a circular motion.
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Step 6
Enjoy your clean screen
Enjoy your clean screen.
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Did you know? Fifty to 90 percent of people working with computers have symptoms of computer eyestrain.
