Make Your Own LCD Cleaner - Tips & Advice

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The discussion focuses on effective homemade solutions for cleaning LCD screens, highlighting two primary methods: a mixture of distilled water and white vinegar, and a combination of distilled water with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Users emphasize the importance of using pure isopropyl alcohol to avoid smudging caused by lubricants found in lower concentrations. Additionally, Windex is mentioned as a viable option, though it may leave streaks unless followed by a thorough wipe with a microfiber cloth.

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  • Understanding of LCD screen care and maintenance
  • Knowledge of cleaning agents and their properties
  • Familiarity with isopropyl alcohol concentrations
  • Experience with microfiber cloth usage for cleaning
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  • Research the effectiveness of distilled water and vinegar mixtures for LCD cleaning
  • Learn about the properties of isopropyl alcohol and its various concentrations
  • Explore the impact of Windex on different screen types and its cleaning efficacy
  • Investigate alternative cleaning solutions specifically designed for electronics
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This discussion is beneficial for electronics enthusiasts, cleaning product developers, and anyone seeking to maintain the quality and longevity of their LCD screens.

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I brought a small bottle of LCD cleaner & its amazing, leaves no streaks or anything behind. But i go through it like water & its a bit pricey.

I generally read the 2 main ways are:

Distilled water mixed with white Vinegar.

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Distilled water mixed with 70% Rubbing alcohol, some say 50% But i read rubbing alcohol has lubricants in it that will smudge the screen. So i prob should look for pure isopropyl alcohol.

Any suggestions? Do you think the second method is ok? I'm pretty fussy with my LCD's.
 
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Haha, I just use water ;)
 
Blenton said:
Haha, I just use water ;)

Windex also works really well. (It's basically water + alcohol + ammonia.)
 
Windex has a little detergent in it. It will streak but is shouldn't be that noticeable for an LCD screen if the final step of cleaning involves a dry and clean microfiber cloth.
 

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