How To Clean Laptop Screen Without Streaks

How To Clean Your Computer Screen Without Leaving Streaks

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Staring at a dirty computer screen while you're trying to work can be very distracting. Maximize your work output by setting aside five minutes to clean your screen using two common household ingredients, and you'll be rewarded with a streak-free finish.

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My husband inherited my laptop about two years ago and I hadn't really seen it until recently, when I asked him if I could clean the screen with my new "magical screen cleaning potion." Needless to say, I was disgusted and delighted at the condition in which it was handed over.

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What You Need

Materials

Distilled water
White vinegar

Tools

Instructions

1. In an empty spray bottle, mix a solution of equal parts distilled water and white vinegar. I used a half cup of each.

2. Spray the solution onto a microfiber cloth (or an old cotton t-shirt). Do not use any sort of paper towel, toilet paper, or tissue to clean your screen as these products can scratch your monitor.

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3. Begin to wipe across the screen in small, circular motions until you've worked your way over the entire surface. Repeat this step with an eyeglass cloth.

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4. Use the solution to clean any other smudges on the computer.

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You're all set! No more smudgy, streaky distractions!

Edited from an original post by Joelle Alcaidinho published on 2/25/2010

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Ashley Poskin

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Ashley traded the quiet life of a small town in a big house for the hustle and bustle of the Windy City. On any given day you might find her working on a freelance photo or blogging gig, wrangling her little darling, or walking Chuck the boxer.

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