The trick is gentle repetition, rather than 'force'. Wipe the damp one gently over the screen, multiple times, turning the cloth, pay attention to the edges & corners. computer off, you'll also find it much easier to see when it's clean. The cloths work better when almost dry anyway. If the screen is warm, you may need the first cloth very slightly wetter - but never anywhere near wet enough to dribble if squeezed - you really don't want any water that could run down the screen. One cloth completely wetted in lukewarm water, then squeezed as dry as you possibly can. There is no reason with the proliferation of indoor plumbing and handsoaps for people to have devices that are dark brown with dirt or have bugs crawling out of them.Two microfibre cloths, available from any supermarket.ĭon't get the 'smooth' ones specially for glass, they can be a bit hard on a plastic screen, get the 'fluffy' ones that make your fingers itch, like picking up tiny velcro. Here are some pictures of things we see every day. This should be a strong internal desire for everyone. Maybe you hate your computer - if this is the case, then just do it out of a desire to not be nasty. This should be done out of respect for the computer. I am a complete mess as a human being, but my four year old laptop has no grease or dirt on it - a testament to how this basic system can keep clean even the worst of pigs. If you feel like your hands are sweaty or greasy from work, touching outside objects, or food, wash them before touching your computer. Wash your hands before and after a meal, and before/after using your computer. If you're eating with your left hand, limit touching the computer to your right hand, or vice versa. So many people leave grease on their hands from eating, or don't wash their hands, and touch the computer. Secondly, and this will get thumbed down but it needs to be mentioned please don't be nasty. Very tiny bit of Windex, and apply to the wipe - NOT THE SCREEN! Buy a pack of clean room wipes on eBay for ten or fifteen bucks, they will last a very long time.

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