It’s nuts how cheap you can get a smart TV these days. Let me rephrase: It’s nuts how much of our data we’re willing to hand over for a cheap TV.
Alas, you still want yours to last. That means you need to do a lot more than dust the screen now and then.
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe away dust and debris. I always have a stack of microfiber cloths around because they don’t scratch. Press gently if you have an LCD TV.
For oil spots and fingerprints, spray electronics cleaner on a cloth and gently rub the area until it’s clean. Or take the easy route as I do and pick up this $5 pack of wipes.
Just say no to ammonia, acetone and alcohol.
Vents keep your TV cool and prevent overheating. They’re on the back and maybe the sides of your TV. Before you clean them, unplug your TV. A duster works, but a vacuum is better.
Ports are usually on the back, sides or sometimes below or above your TV screen. A cotton swab might break those delicate connections and leave a trail of fuzz.
Grab a can of compressed air. Never shake the container and never stick the nozzle inside your TV ports. Hold the nozzle about an inch away and spray at an angle. If you don’t like the waste, try a rechargeable electronics duster.
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It’s a bit stomach-turning when you think about the germs, viruses, grime, and other crud covering our devices.
Dust can do a surprising amount of damage to your TV. Particles find their way into every crack and crevice and stay there unless you do something about it. Tap or click for the safe steps to clean out your TV’s ports — and shine up the screen.
Germ buster for cold season: Grab a sanitizing wipe and give your computer mouse, remote controls and car key fob a cleanup. Bonus points if you also wipe down your front doorknob.
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Coronavirus has forced many of us to work together and try to reduce the spread of the disease. Social distancing and handwashing are at the front line of prevention, but sanitizing your hands regularly is just as important.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one way to avoid the coronavirus is to regularly wash your hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds. But don’t stop there.
You should also take precautions by sanitizing Amazon packages and other deliveries sent to your home. Tap or click here to find out how.
As quarantine and “shelter-in-place” orders become more commonplace, Americans will be relying on delivery services more than ever before. Sure, grocery stores and pharmacies are planning to stay open, but ordering supplies online is still the best way to avoid exposure to COVID-19 if you are following recommends to stay home.
Coronavirus and COVID-19 have people around the world rethinking their hygiene habits. In 2018, a CDC study revealed only 31% of men and 65% of women wash their hands after using the restroom. Flash forward to today and you’ll be lucky to find any soap left in bathroom soap dispensers.
