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Cleaning Tips for Microfiber Cloths:

Lisa Marie — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:03:59 +0000

One of the advantages of microfiber cloth is that they can be washed and reused over and over literally hundreds of times. So here are a few tips for cleaning:

For non-critical cleaning, you can wash cloths with normal wash machine load just avoid washing with anything that might be linty. Also, do not use bleach or fabric softeners in the washer or dryer. Air drying is a safe bet, but they can be safely dried at low heat in clothes dryer.

For more critical cleaning, wash the cloths separately either by hand or in a wash machine in warm water, adding a small amount of detergent. Do not use any bleach or fabric softener and rinse at least one extra time. Air dry or use a clothes dryer on low heat using no fabric softener.

To sanitize: A microfiber cloth may be boiled for 5-10 minutes to eliminate any bacteria that may form in the fibers. Microfiber cloths do an excellent job of picking up dust and removing smudges. They will even remove oily finger prints from a surface without spreading it around, without any additional cleaners.

For more information about Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, you can visit our website, www.photodon.com , or contact us via telephone or email. We’re also on FaceBook so come write on our wall! Someone else may have the same question.

History of Microfiber Cloths: Part 2

Lisa Marie — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:00:35 +0000

Product #355-1212-2

When combined, (microfiber and nylon), result in a microfiber cloth with the advantages of both synthetics. Too much nylon will result in a cloth that will scratch fine or delicate surfaces, like coated optics or fine wood or paint finishes. Too little nylon and the cloth will not last or clean rough surfaces without rapid deterioration. It is this perfect combination of microfiber and nylon that give these cleaning cloths their special properties.

Each filament of this subminiature fiber, which is much thinner than a human hair, is split into many wedge shaped strands, multiplying the surface area of and the osmosis/wicking power of each filament. With the proper combination of materials and the splitting of the already super fine fibers, these unique microfiber cleaning materials are created.
These fibers can be made into several types of cloths for different uses depending on how these fibers are knitted or woven together.

Microfiber works great when dry but even better if dampened with water or paired up with your favorite cleaning solution.
And because you can wash these cloths they will save you and our Earth a lot of “green”!

Next week we will conclude our short series on Microfiber Cloths with tips on how to care for your cloths.

History of Microfiber Cloths: Part 1

Lisa Marie — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:03:13 +0000

Although many of us use the popular “Microfiber” material for cleaning, not too many people understand what makes it so different.
This two part segment will explain how this material is put together and exactly how it gets the job done.

Microfiber was introduced in 1986 and is a variety of polyester that has extremely thin filaments. It is tough, resilient and can be manufactured to extremely fine tolerances, many times thinner than other synthetics. Microfiber has properties of strength, precision and sheerness as well as a phenomenal absorbency that gives rise to so many applications, including an amazing ability to clean and dry surfaces.

The Microfiber material, (specifically polyester), as the sole constituent of cloth, would wear and shed fiber with use. So it is best utilized in combination with another material. It is this combination of materials which gives microfiber its unique characteristics.
Most microfiber consists of a combination of Polyamide (Nylon), a synthetic material that is strong, elastic, and resistant to abrasion and chemicals, and low in moisture absorbency.

Be sure to check out our line of many different Microfiber Cloths and stay tuned for “History of Microfiber Cloths: Part 2” next week.

Product #315-1612-LB

Photodon’s Ultra 100% Green Screen Cleaner

Lisa Marie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:09:29 +0000

Photodon Ultra is possibly one of the safest surface cleaner solutions available on the market today. This “Green” screen cleaner is safe for screens with anti-glare / anti-reflection coatings such as those found on today’s computer monitors, HDTV and Plasma screens, but will do much more.

Product #4501

This solution is safe for pets, for fish and plants in aquariums, office environments, and for the people using the product even in small quarters.

Many cleaners can cause as severe allergic reactions, eye burns and or eye injuries or the possibility of infant, children or pet poisoning if mistakenly ingested. None of these possibilities exist with the Photodon Ultra cleaning solution.

The Photodon Ultra solution is a “100% Green Product” colorless/odorless and has been formulated by a company that respects the environment by creating safe, environmentally friendly products. This cleaner does not contain alcohol, ammonia or vinegar, all of which can affect surface coatings or plastics over time.

This fantastic product is available in many different sizes: 2oz finger tip spray bottle, 4oz finger tip spray bottle , 1 Gallon, or a 5 Gallon Bucket.
We also offer the 4oz size in a kit that includes high quality microfiber screen and lens cloths. This is one of our most popular products at Photodon.com

Using liquid cleaning solutions

Lisa Marie — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:09:53 +0000

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.

Screen Size, Humidity, Temperature

Lisa Marie — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:13:10 +0000

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.

Three Levels of Screen Cleaning

Lisa Marie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:23:47 +0000

The most common type of screen cleaning is large and small dust particles attracted to the surface of the screen.

Use a soft brush or cloth to gently brush away any larger dirt particles or use canned air to blow them away.

A second type of screen situation is visible smoke and pollutants that have over time caused a hazy or yellowish look.

A third type would be the most severe as you have a combination of the above, plus fly droppings (little round dots), mucous from a sneeze or other unknown substances on the surface of the screen.

Next week will we discuss factors that would affect how you clean your screen.
Don’t forget! Photodon is on Facebook now. Please feel free to share your screen cleaning questions or tips with us on our wall!

Screen Cleaning Tips

Lisa Marie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:24:35 +0000

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.

Keep your LCD screens protected and looking like new!

photodon — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:36:30 +0000

Most damage to LCD screens come in the form of scratches or wear to the antiglare coating applied to the outermost surface. One type of anti-glare coating consists of thousands of microscopic transparent plastic balls fused into the polarizing surface. Because this coating is non-repairable, it is good reasoning to consider protecting your investment. It is no fun having to look at or through a scratched or worn screen.

Another thing that we hear about is where people have used Windex on their screens and have partially removed the antiglare coating of the display. Avoid this by installing one of our LCD protective films. Your films and displays can be safely cleaned with our specialty screen cleaners and screen cleaning kits.