Clean Led TV Screen: What To Do And What To Avoid

FACTS CHECKED BY  Bob Smith

Your television sets should be clean and free of dust. If you do not regularly clean your TV, dust will build up and last for a long time. It is worse to strain your eyes while watching because of dust. However, cleaning your display is not always straightforward. How often should you clean your clean LED TV screen? Is there anything you should avoid cleaning? Keep reading this article to learn more.

How Frequently Should One Clean Their TV?

It would help if you cleaned your LED TV screen at least weekly. Regular Cleaning of your LED TV makes it look new, enjoying brighter pictures on the television. 

The cleaning process uses various materials. A screen cleaning kit should contain; a soft, lint-free cloth, isopropyl alcohol, and neutral detergent.

Isopropyl alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol

Additionally, we recommend using cotton swabs, window cleaning spray, electronic screen cleaner, eyeglass cleaner, vacuum cleaner, mild dish soap, non-soap cleanser, window cleaner, and a paper towel.

Television sets are of different models, and the approach to their cleaning may differ.

Cleaning Flat-screen Plasma, LED, LCD, and OLED Televisions

In most homes, people do use traditional ways of cleaning television sets. However, this method cannot clean screens with delicate surfaces such as LCD, plasma, and OLED TVs. If you own any of these screens and want to keep enjoying bright pictures without damaging them, then using the following can be helpful;

It would help if you had microfibre cloths, an electronic duster, or a moist wipe.

Microfibre cloth

Microfibre cloth

Switch off your power source to avoid possible electric shock. With the above help in your screen cleaning kit, dust your television with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Electronic dusters such as GH Seal star and Swiffer can also do well. If you spot stubborn smudges, clean them using a moist wipe, preferably designed for electronics. Take your duster and nab dust in the vents behind your television. Wipe your screen in a circular motion to dry it.

Made of glass, plasma TVs have an anti-glare coat that can be damaged using traditional methods. We recommend using the same cleaning method for LED, OLED, and LCD screens. 

Ways of Cleaning Tube Televisions

Tube TV

Tube TV

The procedure of cleaning tube television is not different from that of cleaning a flat-screen TV and standard mirrors in your home.

It would help if you had a microfibre and window cleaning spray. Spray a little of the window cleaning spray on the clean microfibre cloth, then wipe it on your tube screen television. You should gently rub any stuck dirt with your fingernail and buff your screen dry. Please note that you should not directly spray your tv set since it can ultimately damage it.

How To Clean TV Speakers

Dusting off speaker

Dusting off speaker

Do your speakers sound different from the initial sounds? If your answer is yes, then there is no doubt that you need to clean them. Below are tips on how to clean your television speakers.

Get a scorch-Brite lint Roller and vacuum.

Check if the fabric covers on your speakers are removable. If yes, remove them and vacuum all sides of the upholstery tool to remove lint, dust, and any pet hair that can stick there. For non-removable covers, a vacuum and a lint roller come into use on the front side of the speakers.

How to Clean Your Television Remote Control

However much your remote may be dirty will not affect your viewing experience on the screen; you will want it to be clean for it to last longer and avoid any infections resulting from germs on the remote control. The information below illustrates what you need to consider;

It would help if you had disinfectant wipes.

Use an antibacterial wet wipe to disinfect the remote control

Use an antibacterial wet wipe to disinfect the remote control.

Before you start cleaning, remove batteries from the remote control so that you can easily clean inside where battery fluids might have dropped. You can remove Tiny crevices of the remote using toothpicks to dislodge other dust. Gently tap the remote control button to dislodge loose debris that sticks in the gaps. Premoist a disinfectant and wring it on both sides of the remote to clean it. Do it gently so that it does not drip in the remote control. You can also use a keyboard brush to remove any debris that sticks on the remote control’s button side. Allow the remote to dry before replacing the batteries.

Alternative Methods For Cleaning LED TV Screens

  • Regular cleaning prevents debris and fingerprints from damaging your electronic devices. Please add a weekly cleaning schedule to your list during cleanliness.
  • Strictly adhere to the device user manual. All electronic devices, including LED TVs, come with user manuals. A user manual is a guidebook or paper for you to use on your device. The manufacturer includes the procedure of cleaning in that manual. Failing to adhere to the manual can lead to the permanent destruction of your device.
  • Use a vacuum. You can use the vacuum cleaner to remove dust hidden in the crevices of your television sets. It is applicable when speaker covers are not removable.
  • Avoid spraying your LED TV set directly with any substance. Electronic devices should be in a cool, dry place. Spraying them can cause permanent destruction. If you must use it, apply it to a microfibre cloth and wipe the screen.
  • Minimize using potent cleaning agents. Some cleaning agents contain harmful chemicals such as pure alcohol, ammonia, acetone, and wax. Television screens are susceptible.

Conclusion

Finally, maintaining your LED television requires much attention lest you destroy it. If you want your television to stay longer and keep bright pictures, you should clean it regularly using the materials listed in the article. If you strictly adhere to these guidelines, your television will work as well as you expect.

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