Pages in topic: [1 2] > | Poll: How do you clean your monitor/flat-screen when dusting isn't enough? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "How do you clean your monitor/flat-screen when dusting isn't enough?".
This poll was originally submitted by Nicole Schnell. View the poll results »
| | | Simon Bruni United Kingdom Local time: 04:36 Member (2009) Spanish to English Nothing seems to work | Apr 3, 2011 |
There are smears on my screen which seem to have become part of the screen itself. I have 'screen cleaners' and 'surface wipes' and they don't really do much. | | | Interlangue (X) Angola Local time: 05:36 English to French + ...
Damp microfiber cloth followed by dry microfiber cloth (preferably special for glass) | | | Synthetic chamois | Apr 3, 2011 |
There is a chamois-like synthetic polyvinyl acetate-based material called Plas Chamois or Super Chamois (there are probably other names, too). It's usually sold in yellow tubular plastic containers about 20 cm long and 7 cm in diameter, and is supposed to be always kept wet (hence a dedicated container). I haven't seen anything better to wipe any dirt off smooth surfaces. It is machine-washable, too. | |
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neilmac Spain Local time: 05:36 Spanish to English + ...
Buy a new one. They are increasingly affordable nowadays. The last one I bought warns the user not to try cleaning it with anything at all so this seems to be the only resort. | | | Adnan Özdemir Türkiye Local time: 06:36 Member (2007) German to Turkish + ... Damp cloth/regular water | Apr 3, 2011 |
Damp cloth/regular water. Anadolu!dan selamlar Saludos desde Anatolia | | | | The one and only time... | Apr 3, 2011 |
...I got round to cleaning the screen, the laptop was stolen a few hours later. So I'm not doing that again. Why should the thieves enjoy an unhindered view? | |
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Tatty Local time: 05:36 Spanish to English + ... How come your screen gets so dirty? | Apr 3, 2011 |
Do you brush your teeth in front of it, is that it? | | | Simon Bruni United Kingdom Local time: 04:36 Member (2009) Spanish to English It must be... | Apr 3, 2011 |
Tatty wrote: Do you brush your teeth in front of it, is that it? ... to do with the language I use every time I am offered a job at half my (quite reasonable) rate or when my translations are "corrected" by someone who "knows a bit of English".
[Edited at 2011-04-03 12:29 GMT] | | | Post removed: This post was hidden by a moderator or staff member for the following reason: empty post | just where do those spots come from! | Apr 3, 2011 |
i don't sneeze or eat in front of my laptop! for the laptop screen i use the same cleaning cloth i use on my glasses, the same type. Sometimes just dampen it a little. For the desktop, I used spray cleaner that i used on my glasses, spray it on a soft cloth and rub carefully. | |
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Amy Duncan (X) Brazil Local time: 00:36 Portuguese to English + ...
I have a MacBook Pro, and the screen seems much easier to clean than other ones I've had in the past. I use two soft cloths and some toilet paper. I put a cleaning product we have here called Veja on the first cloth, then I dampen the second cloth to wipe it off. Finally, I thoroughly dry everything with toilet paper. It comes out perfect. I use the same system for the keyboard, trackpad, etc. | | |
I've found the best method is to wipe the screen with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water with a few drops of malt vinegar added (NOT balsamic vinegar or anything posh!) and then, if necessary, wipe dry with another soft cloth. Vinegar has so many practical uses - in addition to sprinkling on chips - it's brilliant for cleaning windows, mirrors, etc. too, and is so much cheaper than less effective commercial products. Yes, where does all that gunge come from? I also use a few ... See more I've found the best method is to wipe the screen with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water with a few drops of malt vinegar added (NOT balsamic vinegar or anything posh!) and then, if necessary, wipe dry with another soft cloth. Vinegar has so many practical uses - in addition to sprinkling on chips - it's brilliant for cleaning windows, mirrors, etc. too, and is so much cheaper than less effective commercial products. Yes, where does all that gunge come from? I also use a few drops of malt vinegar when rinsing my hair - it helps get all the soap or shampoo out, especially in hard water areas. Jenny ▲ Collapse | | | Thayenga Germany Local time: 05:36 Member (2009) English to German + ... One swift move | Apr 3, 2011 |
I clean both my laptop and my desktop screen with the same prefabricated cleaner I use on my glasses. No dripping, no smearing, just plain clean. Amazing how much clearer the "picture" gets after having put one of them to use. | | | Pages in topic: [1 2] > | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: How do you clean your monitor/flat-screen when dusting isn't enough? Trados Studio 2022 Freelance | The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.
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