by Staff Writer
Computer monitors are definitely an important part of your desk setup, so it is essential to keep them clean. Improper care can lead to screen damage, eyestrain and difficulty in viewing photos and text as they were meant to be displayed. Follow these steps at least once every six months to ensure your computer monitor stays in good condition.
Power off your monitor. There should be a button or switch along the bottom or on the side of the screen for this purpose.
Wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Try to get in all the cracks and around all edges.
Wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Try to get in all the cracks and around all edges.
If the cloth has become particularly dirty from the earlier steps, you may want to find a clean cloth; otherwise, just fold the cloth in half and use the clean side. Spray a small amount of the cleaner on the cloth and begin to clean the computer monitor while moving in one direction (for example, from top to bottom).
Take the dry portion of your cloth and wipe the screen dry.
Use caution when using electrical appliance cleaner or any other liquid on your computer equipment. Electrical appliance cleaner is designed to be safe for use with electrical equipment. Normally, you should not use any other liquids to clean your monitor, especially if the monitor is plugged in.
Never spray cleaner directly on the monitor. Instead, spray it on a dry rag and then apply to your monitor. If the electrical appliance cleaner has any specific directions about its use, be sure to observe them.
