Sharon, call Futureshop or your favorite computer store and they should know. I just dust mine with a soft cloth/swiffer. I use no chemicals on it at all. My daughter was told not to touch hers at all when she bought her flat screen.

Brenda

Thanks Brenda, the smears have vanished. I wiped for about 15 minutes with my soft cloth that they gave me for my prescription glasses. It took some elbow grease but itÂs finally gone. I wonÂt be doing that again!

Sharon

If anyone finds out the recommended way to clean them, let us know okay? I've been wondering too and my monitor is filthy.

Hi there. I know I've been quite quiet this past while, but I just had to jump in to this thread. I found the following quote and link after doing a quick Google search. The quote is from another forum that asked the same question:

"The official word on LCD cleaning in Apple manuals is to use a solution of diluted isopropyl alcohol, no more than a 50% solution. Usually the rubbing alcohol you buy at a drugstore that is either 90% or 98% pure but 98% is pretty hard to get (you don't need it anyway). I mix 1 part water and 1 part 90% isopropyl alcohol, which works out to... um.. something just under a 50% solution.

Be absolutely sure to use a very VERY soft cloth. I use a piece of soft flannel.

Do NOT use paper towels or anything more abrasive than an old worn out cotton Tshirt. Absolutely do NOT use windex or anything with ammonia in it, it can etch the screen surface and can cause the plastic to go cloudy. You don't want that to happen!

BTW, there is a commercial cleaning solution called something like Klear-Screen, it's pretty expensive. It is merely a 50% solution of isopropyl alcohol and water. Just like I make, for a fraction of the cost."

Here's the link.
http://jeremy.zawodny.com/blog/archives/000666.html

The link below seems to have some good info, too.

I've been avoiding cleaning my monitor for the same reason--not knowing what to use. Thanks for starting this thread, Sharon.

Here is a link that might be useful: How do I clean my flat-screen monitor?

Thanks Doris for that information....

It also like to inform people not to eat spaghetti with sauce near your computer or laugh out loud while drinking coffee ;)

Sharon

Instructions for cleaning LCD screens. Your LCD television and monitor or laptop is designed with liquid crystal technology. These screens are very sensitive to the touch and can be easily damaged.

More info at

Here is a link that might be useful: How to Clean LCD Screens