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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
The installation of a screen protective film takes time, patience, a clean screen and a clean environment.
The rubber silicon adhesion of the screen protector gives a tight, seamless appearance when applied properly.
However, if there is debris under the film, bubbling will occur.
It’s very important that you’re applying your film to a clean surface.
Our film installation kit provides you with the following:
- 2oz bottle of anti-static solution to mist around your surrounding area where you’ll be applying the film.
- 2oz bottle of Photodon Ultra Screen Cleaner to adequately clean your display.
- 1 piece of tacky tape to aid in the removal of any dust or debris that may have gotten stuck to the adhesive side of your film.
- 1 pair of latex-free gloves to help prevent finger prints while applying your film.
This kit is available as an option when purchasing most of our screen protectors and is sold directly with quite a few of our pre-cut screen protectors. You may also purchase this kit on its own without the purchase of a screen protector.
Apply your screen protector right, the first time.
Take 10% Off all screen cleaning kits!
Type in coupon code March0210 at check out (step 5 at Photodon checkout only), or mention the coupon code to the friendly customer care staff on the phone to receive 10% off in our store.
Offer Ends: March 30, 2012
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Remove fingerprints, dust, smudges, grease and oil with Optix screen and lens cleaning solution!
This solution stands up against the more expensive brands, offering a spotless clean on almost every type of surface; including sensitive LCD, Plasma screens and camera lenses.
This product works great on glass, plastics, acrylics, polarized lenses and more! It will not remove anti-glare coatings. Free of harsh chemicals, Optix solution is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Get everything you need in a kit!
The Optix brand cleaning solution works best with the proper microfiber cloths and this kit has them! You get two types of high quality microfiber cloths.
One has a diamond weave, which is great for removing dust, lint and loose debris.
You also get two of our amazing suede like microfiber cloths which, when paired up with the Optix screen cleaner, will give you a sparkly clean surface!
Type in Optix10 at checkout to receive 10% any Optix order! Including bulk packaging and kits!
Thanks for reading!
~Lisa Marie (Photodon’s Social Butterfly)~
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Since everyone has their own unique situations, applications and preferences, we offer a few different types of screen protective film. We hope that this will help make it easier for you to choose your film type.
- If glare is an issue and you have a non-touch screen display, our MXS film type is what you’ll want to choose. It is a thicker, non-glare film which will protect your display and cut down bothersome light reflections.
- Touch screen displays with glare issues would require a thinner film as to not interfere with the touch capabilities. We suggest our MXT type film. It shares the same anti-reflective properties as the MXS but is slightly thinner.
- Our MXA film type is a crystal clear film that offers protection and works great on most touch screen applications. If you’re not concerned with cutting down glare but would like an inexpensive way to protect your investment, this is it.
For more detailed information about film types, see our Film Type Comparison chart. You can also visit our main film page for further information and a list of the benefits that screen protective film has to offer.
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Streaking is caused by not having enough solution on the screen to pick up the dirt that is on the screen. In this case the lack of enough solution is creating a paste or mud, and the cloth is spreading this paste leaving streaks. So the proper amount of solution is important and will vary depending on the amount of surface dirt.
The most recommended method of cleaning your screen is spray the solution onto the cloth, first making the cloth quite damp, then wiping the screen with the damp cloth. This eliminates the possibility of damaging the screen from solution running down the screen and into the frame area. Pros: it is safer method. Cons: you use more solution and less solution actually goes to work on the screen as it is absorbed into the cloth.
Remember a clean screen in much more enjoyable to view than a dirty one! Photodon offers a variety of screen cleaners and microfiber cloths. We offer have put together some very useful screen clening kits for an even better value.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Listed are a few factors that can affect the way you clean your screen :
- Size of the screen
- Humidity of the room
- Temperature of the screen surface.
On a small display you can reasonably clean the whole screen at one time.
On a large screen you may want to clean half or a third of the screen at a time.
The lower the humidity of the room the higher the static electricity will be present. This will in part cause more dust/debris to collect on your screen surface.
Trying to clean the whole surface of a flat panel screen that is still warm will result in streaking and the likelihood that you will damage the screen coatings.
Next week will discuss the best techniques in using liquid cleaning solutions.
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
It is almost impossible to get every screen manufacturer to agree on a cleaning method. Here we offer guidelines to help you avoid the greatest mistakes and hopefully allow you to clean your screen without fear of ruining its appearance or function.
Do Not:
Work with the monitor turned on
Press on the screen with your fingers or other objects
Apply excessive wiping pressure
Use dirty, abrasive or linty cloths
Use any alcohol
Use any cleaners, such as acetone, which contain ketones as they will destroy plastics and the antiglare coatings quite quickly.
Use ammonia as a cleaner
Allow liquid to run into the edges under the frame of the screen or display
Use Kleenex, paper towels, sponges or other coarse shop towels! These materials may contain abrasives that can scratch plastic, acrylic, poly carbonate surfaces or surface coatings. Also, you will find many fabrics to be quite dusty or linty, leaving the same on your screen.
Do:
Work with the screen display turned off and cool.
Wipe the screen using light pressure.
Use clean, lint free cotton, microfiber cloths or low-lint wipes.
Use water, diluted isopropyl alcohol (in moderation) or, ideally, a specially formulated, low impact screen cleaning solution.
Apply solutions to the cloth, then wipe the screen with the cloth to avoid the possibility of excess moisture running into the frame of the device, thus the possibility of screen damage.
Use canned air or a soft brush to remove dust from edges or corners.
Most screens have an anti-glare coating that can be permanently scratched or easily worn by excessive wiping pressure or from improper cleaning solutions. Make certain that the cloths you use are clean and do not contain any sand or grit.
Every situation is unique and may require different methods or cleaners to get the job done. Please be sure to check back as through the whole month of February we will be posting different types of screen cleaning tips.
Don’t forget that Photodon is on FaceBook now! Come be our fan and post your comments and questions on our wall.
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
Doctors who specialize in Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) can be found at www.doctorergo.com. This site offers a comprehensive test that asks you questions about your viewing habits and environment, then gives you suggestions to correct any problem areas.
You may not have the correct screen resolution set for your monitor. Consult your owner’s manual and adjust, if needed.
Remember to get up and walk away every now and again! Give your eyes and head a break for a while.
It’s also a good idea to lift your gaze or change your focal point to a more distant object for short, frequent periods. Focus on a picture on the wall (at least a few feet away) or out a window for about 20seconds every 20 minutes.
The color green is said to be a restful color for the eyes to look at. Maybe keep something green on your desk or maybe use a desktop background with green in it.
Don’t forget to blink! It’s important to keep your eyes moistened to help avoid strain and of course drying out.
Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions! We hope that this information was helpful to you.
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
Some screens have the ARAG® (anti-glare) treatment. This specially formulated anti-reflection, anti-glare screen treatment uses a multi-layer process to refract unwanted light away from the user while maintaining the highest quality display image. If you have a highly reflective screen you may want to consider antiglare film which is available at Photodon.com.
An older monitor may become dim and/or out of calibration. Check the manual or monitor calibration software.
If you are running Windows XP, ClearType delivers improved font display quality over traditional forms of font smoothing or anti-aliasing. Clear Type improves readability on color LCD displays with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat panel displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved. I have used it on my CRT flat screen with a noted improvement. In fact, I can read without my glasses. This is a feature of Windows XP that needs to be turned on and then tuned to your needs. It can be done online in your browser window. Just go to Microsoft Page and follow the instructions. It really is simple.
Proper posture and equipment setup are essential to good ergonomics. Use the guidelines from Cornell University, Work-station Ergonomics Check List
to evaluate your situation.
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