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    anticuchos Posts: 36, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 10, 2006, 09:39 PM
    Cleaning CD/DVD and screen
    Are there any around-the-house stuff I can use that is safe for cleaning CD/DVDs and the monitor screen?
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    LTheobald Posts: 1,051, Reputation: 127
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    Jan 11, 2006, 04:21 AM
    Screen: Bog standard furniture polish and a soft cloth always works for me
    CD/DVD: Just a dry, soft cloth should be good enough to get rid of fingerprints etc. - no chemicals needed.
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    Jan 11, 2006, 04:58 AM
    I use window cleaner for my monitor screen, but you MUST put the cleaner on the cloth... NOT spray it on the screen.

    I hosed a monitor years ago when I sprayed on the screen, and before I could catch the drips, they dripped down the glass and into the case. Fried it.

    As for CD/DVD, I use my breath on them. It is recommended that you wipe them outwards from the middle - not around in a circle.

    For tougher cleaning, I've got electric disk cleaner/refurbisher
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    Jan 11, 2006, 06:07 AM
    Cleaning
    Hi,
    As for a normal monitor, or for an LCD monitor, I use 1 part White Distilled Vinegar, mixed with 3 parts water. Then use a soft clean cotton cloth, with the solution on it.
    Wipe the screen up and down, gently, then gently wipe it up and down with a dry clean cloth.
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    Jan 11, 2006, 06:15 AM
    Cleaning
    All good suggestions.Ha ha.Rick,I would love to have seen your face at hoseing down your monitor!!
    Will try your suggestion Fred.But will be very careful with the water though.Normally I just use lint cloth,but end up with lots of static :D
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    Dec 2, 2008, 05:43 AM
    I am out in the field with clients a lot (using my laptop)... I have found that Lens Cloths use great to clean the Monitor especially when you don't want to tote around a cleaner and cloth. I got a huge box at Sam's Club in their optical department. Missy
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