A lint-free, soft microfiber cleaning cloth is ideal for cleaning your device. You may also use a camera lens cleaning cloth. These are gentle and will not damage your device. Gently wipe the front and back of your device with the microfiber cloth.
Windex® Electronics Wipes gently remove smudges, fingerprints and dust, leaving behind only streak-free shine. Use them to clean smartphones, tablets, e-readers, laptops, cameras, televisions and more.
So what's this super simple solution for cleaning home electronics and computer, laptop, and HDTV screens without damaging them? A simple 1:1 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water!
Get an electronics' cleaner or make your own with a 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water and put in a spray bottle. While you want to keep liquid away from devices, alcohol has an advantage of evaporating quickly.
Distilled water and a microfiber cloth is the safest way to clean your screens. If you use any other products like harsh cleaners or abrasives, you risk damaging the surface of the panel.
Making this screen-cleaning spray couldn't be easier. Simply combine one part alcohol and one part distilled water in the spray bottle. Cap it, give it a quick shake, and it's ready for use. Variation: If you don't have isopropyl alcohol handy, you may substitute plain vinegar.
70% isopropyl alcohol wipe: Apple, Samsung, and Google all recommend using isopropyl alcohol–based cleaning wipes on their devices. Apple also says you can use 75% ethyl alcohol wipes or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Samsung additionally suggests 50- to 80-ppm hypochlorous acid–based solutions.
Using the wrong cleaning materials can damage your devices or leave behind residue, making them dirtier than before. That's why it's important to choose the best wipes for cleaning electronics. Wipes are a convenient and effective way to clean and disinfect electronic devices.
Isopropyl alcohol removes oils, adhesives, fingerprints, soldering flux and other contaminants, making it ideal for cleaning electronics.
It is safe to use 70% alcohol pads or dampened towels on most electronic equipment.
Solvents such as; acetone, paint thinner, benzene, methylene chloride or toluene. Ammonia (i.e. Windex) Ethyl alcohol.
Although Lysol wipes are safe to use on electronics, you should always check your electronic use instructions for cleaning before using wipes.
You should never use straight vinegar on an electronic screen like that on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or TV. “Vinegar can damage a screen's anti-glare properties and even make a touchscreen less responsive,” says Antonette Asedillo, who leads computer testing at CR.
Other wipes and cleaners don't have the correct chemical formula needed to kill germs and viruses on your electronics without damaging them. They simply aren't sanitizing your devices correctly.
Hand Sanitizers are made with Glycerin. Glycerin is considered a "contaminate" for circuit boards. It can negatively affect circuit boards because it is Hygroscopic and can attract moisture to the Circuit. A lot of this used to be used in HASL Fluxes and is a no go for Circuits that are not going to be washed.
A suitable disinfectant for many different surfaces around the home, Clorox® Expert Disinfecting Wipes can be used on delicate surfaces such as electronics. There are various types of electronics that we use frequently on a day-to-day basis, making them a high-touch surface.
Dielectric fluids can be used in contact with the electronics, whereas non-dielectric coolants are used with a cold plate.
Almost everything on your computer, television and phone can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol just fine. Sometimes the anti-glare designs of some computer screens can be a bit delicate. Check manufacturer instructions the first time you clean any screen to make sure you get the right chemical.
The absolute cheapest way is to cut up some old t-shirts or similar into rectangles or squares and use these.
Microfiber cloths: Use these to clean dust off equipment and to remove smudges from a TV screen. We like these MagicFiber cloths. Microfiber cloths have a higher density of fabric, so they're much more effective at capturing small particles of dust than your standard cotton cloth, and they won't scratch your TV screen.
Even though pre-moistened baby wipes seem convenient, they're really not a good idea. This is how we suggest you clean your phone: Make sure your phone is turned off and to disconnect it from any external power sources. This will make it easier to see the dirt on your screen and reduce the risk of a short circuit.
Use a disinfectant wipe with 70% alcohol. (Note: Apple recommends avoiding cleaning products with bleach, hydrogen peroxide or other abrasives.) To avoid damaging your smartphone, do not submerge your phone or get any cleaning fluids in any of the ports.
To clean spots and streaks on the surface of the screen, mist an LCD cleaning spray onto a dust-free side of your microfiber cloth; an easy DIY solution is 1:1 parts of white vinegar and distilled water. Wipe the surface thoroughly but avoid saturation into the edges of the screen. Allow the screen to air dry.
Keeping your phone clean and sanitized with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes and periodically disinfecting it when needed is easy and helps prevent the spread of illness during cold and flu season and all year long.