December 10, 2021
How to Clean Your Flat Screen TV
Despite their fantastic ability to turn our living rooms into stunning fantasy worlds and action thrillers, a flat screen television can be ruined by just one thing: a dirty screen. This blog follows the most efficient ways you can clean your flat screen television, as well as the techniques you should avoid. If you want a crystal-clear viewing experience, follow our guide on how to clean your television screen!
Step-by-Step
- Turn off and unplug your TV.
- To begin, use a dry microfibre cloth to gently wipe away any streaks, dust or fingerprints.
- For more stubborn marks, lightly dampen your microfibre cloth with distilled water and use gentle circular motions to clean the screen.
- Remove any leftover moisture from the screen with a fresh dry microfiber cloth.
Television screens are very delicate due to their thin, technology packed screens. This means that they are a magnet for fingerprints, dust and streaks. Using the wrong cleaning liquid or using the wrong cloth can have disastrous consequences. Your television could get a permanent scratch; the screen could warp or even stop working entirely.
TV Cleaning Dos & Don’ts
Our top tips for safely removing dust and dirt.
- Use your free hand to steady the screen while you wipe. As newer QLED and OLED smart televisions have incredibly thin screens, you don’t want to risk accidently knocking your TV over!
- Unplug any cables that may be connected to your television and give them a clean too. Using a dry cloth is a very effective way to remove dust. Once you have plugged everything back in, it could be worth a quick go with a vacuum cleaner on the floor behind the television to extract fallen dust particles.
- Use any abrasive materials, such as a kitchen towel or antibacterial wipes as these can damage a smart TV’s fragile screen.
- Spray anything directly onto the TV screen, especially any harsh chemical cleaners. These strong chemicals will certainly harm your television.
- Forget the remote control! Probably the most used object in the living room, TV remote controls can hold on to a lot of bacteria. Start by removing the batteries and re-covering the battery compartment, then wipe the remote down with a cloth and rubbing alcohol. You can then use a cotton bud or soft bristled toothbrush to remove dirt from between the buttons. Let the remote air dry before you put the batteries back in.
LG & Samsung Recommended TV Cleaning Methods
Learn how to clean your flat screen TV directly from the brands that sell them!
LG
LG recommends that you do not use any type of chemical cleaner on their TVs. This includes everyday kitchen and bathroom cleaners. You should also avoid using anything that contains alcohol, benzene, ammonia or acetone.
Never spray water or chemicals directly on to the screen as they can drip down into the internal hardware. Additionally, don’t use a scourer or paper towel to wipe, use a microfibre cloth instead.
- Switch off and unplug TV.
- Gently wipe the screen in circular motions with a microfibre cloth.
- Use a damp (a thoroughly rung out wet microfibre cloth) to remove any stubborn stains.
Samsung
Samsung recommend that you always use a soft, clean & dry microfibre cloth to clean their smart televisions. Never use abrasive materials like scrubbing pads or paper towels.
You should never use window cleaner, soap, scouring powder, or any cleanser with solvents such as alcohol, benzene, ammonia, or paint thinner. Make any of these mistakes and you could cause permanent damage to your Samsung television.
- Unplug and turn off your TV before you start to clean.
- Gently wipe away dust and marks with a clean microfibre cloth.
- Clean the body or panel of the TV with a slightly damp microfibre cloth.
- Remove any moisture using a dry microfibre cloth.
In Conclusion...
It is critical that you avoid using any harsh chemicals or materials to clean your smart television. Applying the wrong liquid or applying too much force when cleaning could cause some serious damage! If you attempt to clean your screen and use the wrong materials and end up damaging it, you will also put any warranties you may have at risk. With televisions being an essential appliance in most homes, it’s always best to stay on the safe side.
Follow the steps above and unlock a whole new world of entertainment! With televisions and soundbars available with free delivery to most UK postcodes from Appliance City, let us be your only stop for all your home entertainment needs!
