The big mistake you’re making cleaning your TV
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After the inside of your set is cleaned up, look at the outside. A good cleaning goes well beyond the screen. If that’s all you’re focused on, you’re making an expensive mistake that could take years off your TV’s life. I can help.
Clean the screen the right way
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it free of dust and debris to clean your TV screen. Here’s an affordable pack of microfiber cloths I like.
If you have an LCD TV, press gently. The liquid crystal screen may get pushed down if you’re too rough, creating dark spots. Turning your TV off and on again will fix this issue, but no reason to put your screen under stress.
If you see oil spots, fingerprints, or anything else that needs more scrubbing, spray some electronics cleaner on a cloth with water and gently rub the area until it’s clean. Or take the easy route and pick up this $5 pack of wipes.
Whatever you do, avoid harmful chemicals like ammonia, acetone, and alcohol.
Banish the dust
Vents keep your TV cool and prevent overheating. Ignoring these is bad news. You’ll find vents at the back of most modern LCD TVs. On older TV models, vents may be on the sides and the back.
Before cleaning to get the dust out of the vents, turn off and unplug your TV. You can use a duster on the vents for basic cleaning but use the vacuum monthly to get the dust deep inside.
Special attachments built for the job are worth the cash. This pack of seven specialty attachments and accessories is under $20 and allows you to clean those hard-to-reach places.
Don’t forget the ports
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