Dust, halos, memories left by insects: every day dirt of various kinds is deposited on the TV . And if it is a TV placed in the kitchen, we also have to deal with grease and vapors.
It should be borne in mind that the screens of modern Smart TVs need particular attention as they are made with rather delicate materials: acting carefully and delicately is an imperative. Definitely a boring job but not complicated if you know exactly how to clean the TV screen. How to clean the TV: read the instructions
Each new device comes with an instruction bookletwhere you can find all the information on the correct use and maintenance of the same. For this reason, before proceeding with any cleaning operation , it is advisable to carefully read the recommendations of the parent company. This step is essential because some schemes, both of TVs and of PCs or tablets, have protective and anti-reflective patinas, as well as buttons or sensors that can be particularly sensitive. In fact, although there are also specific products for cleaning screens on the market , we do not assume that these can always be used to clean our TV. How to clean the TV screen from dust and dirt
The first thing to do is definitely turn off the set, both to avoid causing damage, by inadvertently pressing some buttons during the cleaning operation, and because the dark screen gives us the possibility to see better with the naked eye where dust and halos are deposited. For optimal cleaning it is necessary to use microfibre cloths : these are the best to attract dust without dispersing it in the air and to easily remove all traces of dirt. Use a mild detergent by spraying it on the cloth, never directly on the screen, it could permanently ruin it.
Start cleaning the screen by wiping the cloth gently from the outside towards the center. After the first pass, if you are not satisfied with the result and there is still stubborn dirt, rinse the cloth and repeat the operation, insisting on the critical points and being careful not to exceed with the detergent. After the second pass, he lets the screen air dry. How to clean the different types of screens
Whatever the model of your TV, it is always advisable not to use paper or rags recovered from old clothing or sheets: although they may appear soft, they could hide even very small foreign particles that can permanently scratch the surface of the screen. It is also not recommended to use aggressive products such as ethyl alcohol, bleach and products containing acetone or ammonia. The CRT TV
While CRT TVsThey used to be much more resistant, today’s flat screens are much more delicate, made of thin plastics and often coated with anti-reflective layers. If you still have one of the old TVs at your disposal, then know that you can clean the screen much more vigorously, using a microfiber cloth and a normal liquid detergent, even the one for cleaning the windows, as long as it is not particularly aggressive. LED, OLED, LCD: how to clean the different types of TV screens
Today there are different types of screens on the market: LED, OLED, LCD, QLED. If you do not know which technology is applied to your Smart TV, consult the information booklet, or here you can find all the information about it. Whatever the model, always keep in mind that these are very delicate appliances and it is important to pay attention to how you clean the TV screen without leaving streaks and without damaging it:
- use a dry microfibre cloth that every time will be washed at high temperatures and dried in the air;
- if necessary, use a mild detergent, never sprayed directly on the screen;
use a specific product for liquid crystal screens, computers and tablets; - after turning off the screen, proceed carefully and gently with cleaning.
How to clean the TV with alternative solutions
You do not have any detergent at home and you do not know what to clean the TV screen with
In this case the most effective solution is to prepare a home remedy consisting simply of water (preferably distilled) and white vinegar in parts the same. Use the preparation as a normal detergent, using a damp cloth to clean the screen and then another dry one to remove all traces of wetness and residual halo.
