My mom was cleaning some random things a while back, and that included TV screens. She used standard household cleaner (Windex or something) to clean our plasma screens. I don't think anything is wrong, but has this been known to cause problems?

You should NOT use anything with ammonia to clean the screen, as it could damage the coating on the glass.

I asked this same question yesterday and was told to use sandpaper.

Josh, there are people here who treat their plasma like a throw away. These are the people who will never be wealthy. The rest of us take good care of our investments. I am interested in knowing anything I can do to keep my plasma in new condition for the next 5+ years.

Some have used car wax with excellent results. Wax on - Wax off :D

Use computer screen wipes that you can get at Walmart.

I asked this same question yesterday and was told to use sandpaper.

Josh, there are people here who treat their plasma like a throw away. These are the people who will never be wealthy. The rest of us take good care of our investments. I am interested in knowing anything I can do to keep my plasma in new condition for the next 5+ years.
Doogie,
I gave you a serious answer in your thread. Look into it :).

As for why you got the response you did...it was probably two fold. Reading your post sounds like you are joking around and messing with people, so people were replying back in the same fashion. The other reason for the people coming down hard on you is because this issue is asked tons of times every week, and all it takes is a simple search to find a good thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=798122 . Just a disclaimer here though...there is lots of good advice in this thread, but stay away from the sand paper and pressure washer ;) .

Dustin

I use this.

http://www.klearscreen.com/

I also posted a response in Doogie's thread, and in another thread (so that's 3 current threads we have now on this issue.)

My post yesterday:

For something like a sneeze (gross), you can use a mild dish soap and water solution on a soft lint-free cloth (well wrung out.)

For day to day cleaning just use a lint free dry cloth.

For the worse of stains and/or sticky material, you can use prescription eye glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

DO NOT use Windex (or any variation of it), all of these televisions come with a coating on the glass and Windex could eat away at it. This of course isn't covered by warranty. Don't waste your money on these super fancy flat panel cleaners, they're just overpriced and again, if they damage your television you're SOL on the warranty.

I use the cleaner partly for the anti-static and micro-chamois cloth.

I asked this same question yesterday and was told to use sandpaper.

Josh, there are people here who treat their plasma like a throw away. These are the people who will never be wealthy. The rest of us take good care of our investments. I am interested in knowing anything I can do to keep my plasma in new condition for the next 5+ years.


haha you know they were kidding right?
I know some people go overboard on it though.
Just pick up a good cleaning kit from your local electronics store.

My mom was cleaning some random things a while back, and that included TV screens. She used standard household cleaner (Windex or something) to clean our plasma screens. I don't think anything is wrong, but has this been known to cause problems?

I use an automotive product made by Clearkote called Quickshine. I was told that it was also marketed under the Monster Screen cleaner name but with a huge markup. You can do a search on the web as it can only be found online and goes for about $12.00 plus shipping for a 32 oz. bottle. Pick up a quality microfiber and you have enough product to last you a lifetime. This does an excellent job of cleaning screens and dust settles on the screen much less.

I've been using my sand blaster, really cuts down on the glare ;)

I've been using my sand blaster, really cuts down on the glare ;)

oh no... there we go again folks ! :D

:D :D :D

I use microfiber cloth and 50/50 of alcohol and water. Works great on LCD monitor and TV.