How do I safely clean my monitor screen?

[DSprite]

I previously had a cheap $250 AUD (even less in USD) 1080p monitor that I used to clean with a disinfectant multipurpose wipe. I did this for years and the screen never had any damage, not even any wipe marks visible, but since I now have the Acer - XB271HU bmiprz 27.0" 2560x1440 IPS 4ms G-Sync 165Hz monitor I don't really want to use the same wipe. I'm scared to even use water. 

[Murasaki]

Wow don't be paranoid it won't melt! I clean my IPS panels with some monitor cleaning gel and a microfiber cloth. Water won't be very effective getting stubborn stains out though.

[aisle9]

10 minutes ago, DSprite said:

I previously had a cheap $250 AUD (even less in USD) 1080p monitor that I used to clean with a disinfectant multipurpose wipe. I did this for years and the screen never had any damage, not even any wipe marks visible, but since I now have the Acer - XB271HU bmiprz 27.0" 2560x1440 IPS 4ms G-Sync 165Hz monitor I don't really want to use the same wipe. I'm scared to even use water. 

Spray a couple shots of no-streak Windex onto a smooth microfiber cloth (just enough to wet it, don't soak it), then gently wipe down the screen.

[Klemmbrett]

If your paranoid use distilled water and a microfiber cloth and don´t apply too much pressure. 

[Vandorlot]

12 minutes ago, aisle9 said:

Spray a couple shots of no-streak Windex onto a smooth microfiber cloth (just enough to wet it, don't soak it), then gently wipe down the screen.

NO, it will damage the screen be removing the antiglare coating.

[KenjiUmino]

5 minutes ago, Vandorlot said:

NO, it will damage the screen be removing the antiglare coating.

antiglare-what?

[Vandorlot]

3 minutes ago, KenjiUmino said:

antiglare-what?

Antiglare coating. It goes on top of the monitor screen to prevent glare. It rubs off with windex and rubbing alcohol 

[KenjiUmino]

1 minute ago, Vandorlot said:

Antiglare coating. It goes on top of the monitor screen to prevent glare. It rubs off with windex and rubbing alcohol 

are all modern monitors made like that ? i never noticed ... and i did clean my monitors with windex for years. maybe the were not modern enough 

[Vandorlot]

2 minutes ago, KenjiUmino said:

are all modern monitors made like that ? i never noticed ... and i did clean my monitors with windex for years. maybe the were not modern enough 

Not all but lots of the modern ones. Theres also some some with a diffrent type of coating with a diffrent pupropse. Dont worry t omucha about it. It wont affect anything that much just dont clean a new monitor with windex next time.

[Vandorlot]

I use distilled water and a microfiber cloth. Remember to slide left to right only and not up and down or in circles.