Frugal screen cleaner

Posted by: kimc on Sunday, February 17th, 2008

How do you keep your computer screen clean?  We currently use pop-up wipes that smell suspiciously like plain old rubbing alcohol and look way too much like the ones I use on the baby's behind, but cost far more.  I have a sneaking suspicion that there is a better way.

I also have a sneaking suspicion this method may be just a little too frugal.

So, what's your hack?  How do you keep your computer clean?

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10 Responses to “Frugal screen cleaner”

Missdarque Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 2:11 am

I use a soft rag and windex on the rag.

Barb Szyszkiewicz, sfo Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 6:14 am

I use my “used” dryer sheets for this. I only use 1/3 of a dryer sheet in the laundry, and then I reuse it to wipe computer monitors or TV screens.

Wifey Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 7:14 am

I use a paper towel or soft washcloth and a bit of vinegar, just like I was my windows.

christina Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 11:27 am

we use vingar and water and a microfiber cloth. seems to work fine for us.

Veggiemomof2 Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 11:30 am

Windex just like my windows.

N. & J. Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 11:32 am

I use a spray cleaner especially for computer screens and a reusable cloth that comes with it. But once I’m don’t with the bottle I’d like to try a more green solution.

Amy Looney Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

When my dad got a tear in his laptop screen, so I had to do a lot of research on how best to clean it and repair it. The consensus seemed to be that a microfiber cloth is best. We invested in a cheap cleaning kit from Office Depot that has a microfiber cloth in it. When I’m dusting though, if I’ve got a Swiffer Duster handy, I just lightly wipe that over my screen and keyboard to get the worst of the dust off. That’s for our LED screens though…if I’m cleaning mom’s glass monitor, I just use Windex. I also try to make sure I use a disinfectant wipe on the keyboard every so often, especially on our shared computer.

I wonder if you could use the same kind of cloth recommended for prescription glasses with a computer screen?

sweetcultivator Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

You guessed right the first time. I work in IT and what we tell our employees is to slightly dampen a Q-tip or cotton pad (something that won’t scratch, flannel or microfiber would also do)and clean it carefully not to get any moisture in the creases or keypad.

DanaB Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 7:44 am

When we purchased my laptop last April, I bought some of those stinky ‘puter screen cleanin’ wipes n had the exact question you posted…after my research, I now simply wipe my ‘puter screen with a slightly damp cloth(plain ol’ H2O) and dry with another cloth if necessary.

Cheap n easy ;)

Rae Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

I just bought them “expensive” computer wipes on clearance for about a dollar. For awhile I just didn’t clean it until I sent my computer in and the tech guy did, and found out what I was missing(a clear screen HAHA(joking).

Really the only reason I am commenting is because to say how funny that link you put up was. Now I am going to have to send it to everyone :P .

Thanks!

 

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