[Lawsonmh15]

So, I've been doing some reading, and it appears as though the biggest issue with screen cleaners is that the alcohol in it would eat the anti-reflective coating. My GF picked some Screen Clean up and used it on our plasma. Initially, I about lost my mind thinking of all the things I had read about it causing problems in the past due to the chemicals inside.


However, this clearly states "safe, alcohol free formula is ideal for cleaning LCD and Plasma TV's".


Can someone confirm or deny please? Also, what do I do if it IS bad. It went on a couple hours ago...

 

[hifi59]



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Originally Posted by Lawsonmh15 /forum/post/18104955


So, I've been doing some reading, and it appears as though the biggest issue with screen cleaners is that the alcohol in it would eat the anti-reflective coating. My GF picked some Screen Clean up and used it on our plasma. Initially, I about lost my mind thinking of all the things I had read about it causing problems in the past due to the chemicals inside.


However, this clearly states "safe, alcohol free formula is ideal for cleaning LCD and Plasma TV's".


Can someone confirm or deny please? Also, what do I do if it IS bad. It went on a couple hours ago...

The latest alcohol free versions of Monster SreenClean is supposedly now safe to use even on Pioneer Kuro tvs.

 

[HardBat]



Quote:
Originally Posted by hifi59 /forum/post/18105157


The latest alcohol free versions of Monster SreenClean is supposedly now safe to use even on Pioneer Kuro tvs.

It's also ridiculously overpriced, as is everything Monster branded. Amazon is selling it for 18 bucks for a little 4 ounce bottle.... My math concludes that is 558 dollars a gallon.


Ummm yeah, something is seriously wrong with this picture here.

 

[Nicktx27]

Spend $0.50 on a gallon of distilled water. Use with a microfiber cloth, get at WM for $4 for a pack of three.

 

[wxman]



Quote:
Originally Posted by HardBat /forum/post/18105197


It's also ridiculously overpriced, as is everything Monster branded. Amazon is selling it for 18 bucks for a little 4 ounce bottle.... My math concludes that is 558 dollars a gallon.


Ummm yeah, something is seriously wrong with this picture here.

You can clean your screen just as easily by putting distilled water in a mist spray bottle. Comes out to about $.05 a bottle.

 

[Lawsonmh15]

I appreciate all the feedback, but my main concern is whether or not it will damage the AR coating on the screen. It was purchased, at cost - $7, opened, used, and now my concern is whether or not the AR coating will remain in good standing and if I'm good to use it to clean with until it's gone.


Can someone yay or nay?

 

[HardBat]

I think a better solution would be to throw away your Monster screen cleaner, and instead, go buy some steel wool. That stuff will clean just about anything.

 

[Lawsonmh15]



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Originally Posted by HardBat /forum/post/18105298


I think a better solution would be to throw away your Monster screen cleaner, and instead, go buy some steel wool. That stuff will clean just about anything.

Totally dude... I'm going to do that right now!!! Thanks for the ultra-productive addition.

 

[LarryInRI]

From a Panasonic technical manual:


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* Use a micro-fiber cloth (available in camera stores) or a clean 100% cotton cloth. No wood based products (No paper towels, toilet paper, newspaper, etc.). Don'tbe fooled by "softness". Fine steel wool can feel "soft". It's the fibers that scratch.


* No chemicals like Windex, benzene, gasoline, ammonia, Soft Scrub, Lysol, 409, cheap "Window cleaner".


* First try to clean the screen dry (No chemicals or water). Quicklight pressure strokes are better than hard, "scrubbing" strokes. This method should safely remove fingerprints.


* If more cleaning is needed:Use a bit of distilled water to dampen the cloth and try the light pressure strokes.


* LAST RESORT: A few drops of dishwashing (not dishwasher) solution dissolved in a lot of water to make a weak solution. Try the quick light strokes again.


* Dry clean the screen with the micro-fiber or 100% cotton cloth. The anti-reflective coating is like that of a fine camera lens.

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Larry

 

[wxman]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawsonmh15 /forum/post/18105254


I appreciate all the feedback, but my main concern is whether or not it will damage the AR coating on the screen. It was purchased, at cost - $7, opened, used, and now my concern is whether or not the AR coating will remain in good standing and if I'm good to use it to clean with until it's gone.


Can someone yay or nay?

What does your tv owner's manual say about liquids on the screen? That is what you should go by. Not what the Monster bottle says. I don't think anyone here is going to say, go ahead and use it to your heart's content. Is a $7 bottle of Monster cleaner worth saving and possibly damaging your screen? $7 vs $2000, the choice is yours.

 

[HardBat]



Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryInRI /forum/post/18105326


From a Panasonic technical manual:


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* Use a micro-fiber cloth (available in camera stores) or a clean 100% cotton cloth. No wood based products (No paper towels, toilet paper, newspaper, etc.). Don'tbe fooled by "softness". Fine steel wool can feel "soft". It's the fibers that scratch.



Larry

LOL. I like your addition to my steel wool comment hahahha.

 

[LarryInRI]



Quote:
Originally Posted by HardBat /forum/post/18105354


LOL. I like your addition to my steel wool comment hahahha.

That is funny.

and it is a direct quote from Panasonic so I can't take credit for the show of wittiness.


Larry

 

[Lawsonmh15]



Quote:
Originally Posted by hifi59 /forum/post/18105157


The latest alcohol free versions of Monster SreenClean is supposedly now safe to use even on Pioneer Kuro tvs.

do you have a link to this info by chance?

 

[robi1138]

Uh oh...should I not have sand-blasted that dust of my screen?

 

[JBDragon]

I've been using the Monster Screen clean on my Panasonic plasma for a year and a half now!!! I don't need to use much, a light spray and no need to use it all that much as it seems to repel the dust away from it. For me it does a great job. It's not really CHEAP, but it's what $20, and I still have a bunch left after all this time. Plus you get the right micro-fiber cloth with it. Normally I'm against the overpriced MONSTER garbage, but for the Screen Cleaner, it works and it's really not much in cost in the whole scheme of things.


This is what I'm using, and where I got mine.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Monster+...879&st=Monster clean

 

[MrEastSide]

I would never use any kind of "cleaner" on my screens. Although, I don't think Monster cleaner damages it, there's just no need for it. Some warm water and a 100% cotton cloth is all that is necessary and water is free. LOL! I find that any kind of cleaner designed for TVs leaves streaks, even when the bottles say; "Streak free".

 

[Bushman4]

Everyone that has used the MONSTER CLEANER you are talking about HAS DAMAGED their anti glare coating.

Monster says its safe but experience from forum members says NO WAY.


why chance it. and if you used it and didn't damage your screen then consider yourself very lucky.



As mentioned, Mineral Water, A fine MicroFiber cloth and a Gentle touch are the best thing and will work just as effectively.

 

[RobbyTV]

use your breath...

and a micro fiber.


I would like to see you get a bad smear with just water...

It will not work.

 

[Prochambers]



Quote:
Originally Posted by RobbyTV /forum/post/18106381


use your breath...

and a micro fiber.

I 2nd this option. How dirty do you think your screen is going to get?????? We're not waxing cars here!!!!

 

[fourtytwoinch]

Just keep a bottle of water or distilled water with an old t-shirt. I have a bottled of water behind my tv and i wear t-shirts.