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I got a several TN panel monitors with awful finger prints, moist rag isn't cleaning it?

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So I bought a bulk of these monitors: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ22G6148
off a second hand site for a steal. they are in good condition aside the fact a bajillion finger prints are on the screen.

 

Things I tried:

Dry cloth

Moist cloth + air dry.

wet cloth followed by a dry cloth.

 

 

what are some free/household ways of cleaning them without damaging?

When I used the water, there  was this white streaky stuff (get yo head outta gutta boi!), so I think there may be some type of matte/anti-glare stuff on them.

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Some would argue it is the cutest little signature ever.

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So I bought a bulk of these monitors: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ22G6148

off a second hand site for a steal. they are in good condition aside the fact a bajillion finger prints are on the screen.

 

Things I tried:

Dry cloth

Moist cloth + air dry.

wet cloth followed by a dry cloth.

 

 

what are some free/household ways of cleaning them without damaging?

When I used the water, there  was this white streaky stuff (get yo head outta dat gutta boi!), so I think there may be some type of matte/anti-glare stuff on them.

The best fingerprint removal I found was a towel moistened with hot water. Stripes left behind simply evaporate.

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The best fingerprint removal I found was a towel moistened with hot water. Stripes left behind simply evaporate.

How hot?  Sounds stupid, but like to the touch hot, or hotter?

THIS IS MY SUPER TEENY TINY SIGNATURE!

Ain't it just the cutest little signature.

Some would argue it is the cutest little signature ever.

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How hot?  Sounds stupid, but like to the touch hot, or hotter?

Hot water will evaporate and leave streaks, I suggest just water

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Linus has a video about cleaning screens

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I usually use window cleaner

 

paper cloth sprayed with window cleaner then wipe the screen

*** It is lightly sprayed, not soaked***

Works like a treat

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I usually use window cleaner

 

paper cloth sprayed with window cleaner then wipe the screen

*** It is lightly sprayed, not soaked***

Works like a treat

That can damage the screen very easily

I dont recommend doing that on a computer screen or monitor/tv

Im so patriotic, I piss red white and blue. My doctor told me it was pancreatic cancer, I told him to SHUT HIS COMMIE MOUTH.

-A shotgun wielding redneck

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How hot?  Sounds stupid, but like to the touch hot, or hotter?

Hot enough to make you uncomfortable touching it through the towel, for me it's basically as hot as my tap goes.

 

It shouldn't leave stripes as the towel should take all the dirt, leaving just traces of water that evaporate.

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I ended up pulling out a micro-fiber cloth I use for my lenses and moisturized it... did the job.

THIS IS MY SUPER TEENY TINY SIGNATURE!

Ain't it just the cutest little signature.

Some would argue it is the cutest little signature ever.

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FYI, a 5% vinegar solution does a decent job... white vinegar.  Drench a soft cloth and wring it out very well... very, very well... open the towel and air it a bit before too.  Wipe the screen then use a second dry cloth to finish.

 

Works great, I just cleaned both my monitors two nights ago.

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Fingerprints contain oil. Polar solvents like water don't take oils off.

 

What I would suggest is Eye Glass cleaner specifically made for Anti-Reflective Glasses. The Anti reflective coatings on screens and eye glasses are similar, so using these should be safe.

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Fingerprints contain oil.

All you need to know OP, so just take some eggs and cook using the oil.

A healthy breakfast and your screen has no more fingerprints.

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That can damage the screen very easily

I dont recommend doing that on a computer screen or monitor/tv

Works fine on crt tvs 

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orks fine on crt tvs 

 

 

 

That's because it's glass. I cannot believe you just said that.

I can't believe he still has such a thing...

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Works fine on crt tvs

I think museums offer quite a bit for those things

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I can't believe he still has such a thing...

 

 

I think museums offer quite a bit for those things

CRTs are great for composite gaming (old consoles). Composite looks like dog shite on flat screens.

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That's because it's glass. I cannot believe you just said that.

Haha had too 

 

I can't believe he still has such a thing...

Yeah have one in my living room, every time we find a tv on sale we like it is gone so my parents don't care enough since they have never seen better other than in stores. 

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I usually use window cleaner

 

paper cloth sprayed with window cleaner then wipe the screen

*** It is lightly sprayed, not soaked***

Works like a treat

Best way to damage the screen coating.

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I've used the stuff i used to clean my reading glasses with since its got tinting etc - expensive way to clean it but it does the job

Its all about those volumetric clouds

 

 

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