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a good cleaner for my computer screen

Aug 1, 2005 11:22AM PDT

what can i get to clean the fingerprints off my computer screen? my daughter always touches it.

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What type of screen?
Aug 1, 2005 11:44AM PDT

Is it coated? Do you have any instructions that came with the monitor that might address this? If so, follow those. Most CRTs are glass or coated glass. Regular glass cleaners using a soft cloth without rubbing will usually work fine. Some camera lens cleaners might also be good to take away small fingerprints. Again...soft cloth such as for use on glasses or lenses should be ok. Avoid strong solvents, of course, and stick with mild surfactants where grease and oil are a problem. Maybe some coaching for your daughter might help if she's old enough to understand.

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crt screen
Aug 1, 2005 1:06PM PDT

this is a crt model. it looks like glass to me.

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Ok then, my suggestion is
Aug 2, 2005 1:06AM PDT

1. A gentle application of glass cleaner to the CRT
2. A gentle application of parental correction to your daughter.Happy

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humid serviettes
Aug 2, 2005 12:10AM PDT

Actually, It doesn't metter what kind of screen.
There are so many resources of cleaning. But I prefer humid serviettes it suits for any screens.
Go to computer shop, you could find it everywhere.

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Glass cleaner
Aug 2, 2005 1:15AM PDT

Use just about any "glass cleaner" to wipe a glassed monitor. Best, to apply to cloth or rag instead of directly on monitor surface, then wipe. HOWEVER, if you monitor is really a LCD type, don't do this, buy the required special wipes or cleaner for that purpose.

tada -----Willy Happy