FAQ's about Screen Cleaning

• Do I have to turn my computer or TV off to clean it?
  We recommend that you clean the screen display turned off and cool. The black background of an turned of screen gives you a better view of the screen surface. Allowing the display to cool will lessen the risk of creating surface streaking.


• Is it okay to use Windex cleaning solution on the LCD protective film to maintain a clean surface?
  We do not recommend the use of Windex product on computer screens or our LCD films. Windex and similar products will shorten the life of the material that computer screens are made of plus they have unknown effects on antiglare coatings. Windex which is made for glass will often leave streaks on a TV or computer screen. We offer several great quality cleaners on our web site. What I would recommend is the Photodon Ultra and the Optix. Both are available separately or in kits with microfiber cloths.


• How do I clean ink from a screen surface with a microfiber cloth?
  One method, which has worked well for some persons, is to saturate a clean cloth with isopropyl rubbing alcohol. With gentle wiping, this normally will remove most inks from a screen. For light ink marks try our notebook wipes.


• I scratched (fairly deep gouge) the viewing screen on my digital camera. I've tried rubbing it out with toothpaste (not a great success). Any ideas?
  We do not have a product for screen scratch removal, however we do have a product to protect LCD's from becomming scratched, our LCD protective film.
  
  We found this the following "receipe" at did take this idea from PalmBlvd:
  
  
  The simplest and most popular way to remove a scratch is this: collect about one teaspoon of cigarette ash and mix it with the simplest toothpaste available (NOT, I repeat, NOT an abrasive toothpaste... the cheapest, simplest, will do). About 1/2 teaspoon of toothpaste, to be more precise. Mix it until you get a gray, uniform substance; then, using a mascara remover cotton pad, wipe the scratch place in uniform, continuous circles. BEWARE: not to heat the screen due to friction. This method is one we photographers use to clean and remove scratches from old, non-treated lenses; but I'd strongly advise you to protect the rest of the PDA somehow. Of course, use at your own risk and don't press too hard, you might get the touch-screen destroyed. Another idea is to use a plastic restore system called Janvil they have a three step process for scratch removal. I think it would be www.janvil.com.