Thursday's Tip: Cleaning a LCD Screen

What's the point of owning a LCD television if you can't see the picture for the fingerprints, pet hair, and dust on the screen. Take care of your baby, but don't use glass cleaner. Instead, try dampening a soft cotton or non-abrasive cloth with a little water, and gently wipe down the screen. For heavier buildup, try adding a little vinegar to the water.

Another way to clean your screen is to use something like a 3M Scotch Brite High Performance Cloth. These cloths use microfiber technology, and are made for the most delicate of surfaces.

When cleaning, make sure your LCD is unplugged, and if you use a damp cloth, wait until the screen if completely dry before turning the set back on. Be sure to read your owner's manual or contact your LCD manufacturer to see what they recommend because some manufacturers may have other solutions not covered in this tip.

While it is good to clean your screen every now and then, LCD screens are not made for constant touching, so be careful when cleaning because you don't want to damage the pixels within the screen.

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