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Cleaning TV screens: soapy water safe only in small amounts
Modern LED, OLED, and QLED TVs come with delicate anti-glare coatings that require careful cleaning. Using soapy water is not recommended directly, but a very small amount of mild dish soap mixed…
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Modern LED, OLED, and QLED TVs come with delicate anti-glare coatings that require careful cleaning. Using soapy water is not recommended directly, but a very small amount of mild dish soap mixed with distilled water can be used for stubborn stains, provided the cloth is wrung thoroughly and only slightly damp. Never spray liquid directly on the screen or use glass cleaners, paper towels, rough cloths, or household sprays, as they can strip coatings or allow moisture inside. A clean, dry microfiber cloth is the safest option for routine dust removal.
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The common advice that any soap and paper towel will do is dangerously oversimplified. Modern screens have delicate anti-reflective coatings that ammonia, alcohol, or rough fibres can ruin permanently. The lazy narrative that 'household cleaners are fine for everything' ignores real damage to electronics. The real test: if a single wipe leaves streaks or micro-scratches, you have used the wrong method. Stick to a barely damp microfiber cloth and nothing else.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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