Here’s how to keep your laptop screen clean without ruining it.
You’ll wonder why you put it off for so long when you know how to clean a laptop screen.
Smudges and fingerprints will eventually accumulate on the screen of even the finest laptops, reducing visibility.
However, many of us put off cleaning, some fear damaging the screen, and others forget.
Cleaning the screen is quite simple.
It only takes a few common household products that you may already have on hand.
Here we will walk you through each step of what to use and how to achieve it.
What will you need?
- A microfiber cloth that is soft and lint-free
- Water
- 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (optional)
How to clean a laptop screen?
- First and foremost, turn off your laptop, and make sure it’s not plugged in.
- Using a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth, wipe away any dust.
If your laptop comes with a cleaning cloth, use it, if not, get a microfiber cleaning cloth.
Don’t use anything else, paper towels can damage the surface, so stick to microfiber. - If stains remain, dampen a microfiber cloth with water and gently wipe the screen from side to side.
Be careful not to scratch the screen, as this can damage it, and use water only on the cloth, not directly on the screen.
The fabric should only be wet, not saturated, and moisture should not enter any of the openings. - If the stains persist, soak a cloth in a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution and wipe the marks with the material.
Always avoid spraying anything directly onto the screen. - Leave to dry completely.
That’s all.
Your laptop screen should now be as good as new.
How to clean the remaining surfaces of your laptop?
A similar process is used to clean the rest of your laptop.
- Make sure the laptop is turned off.
- Wipe off any dust from the outside, especially the keyboard, with a dry, lint-free microfiber cloth.
- If a deeper cleaning is required, moisten the cloth with water as above, but be careful not to get the moisture into the openings.
Be careful not to splash the liquid directly on your laptop. - If the stains persist, soak a cloth in a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution and wipe the marks with the material.