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How to Clean a Computer Monitor

It seems almost impossible to keep the computer monitor clean, especially in a commercial recording studio. It drives me nuts--everyone just has to touch the monitor whenever they want to point out something. Couldn't they just point without touching? Geez!

I'll give you a couple of tips for maintaining a clean computer monitor.

Things You'll Need

  • Lint-free cloth
  • Computer monitor
  • Non-abrasive solvent
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn off the monitor--or if you haven't yet powered-up your computer--now would be a great time to clean it.

    • 2

      Apply a few sprays of non-ammonia based solvent to a lint-free cloth. Please refrain from spraying the solvent directly onto the screen. Wipe around the entire monitor and just give it a good "once over" for now.

    • 3

      Once you have applied the solvent you can now remove all the oil smudges and gunk. Don't press too hard because you can damage the monitor. LCD monitors are a little pliable and can cave in with too much pressure.

    • 4

      If you want to get really neurotic you can use a technique used by both photographers and maid services alike. The use of "oblique lighting" will allow you to look down the side of the monitor to ensure it now has a clean gloss.

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