The TV screens embedded in modern manufacturing are high-end LED screens and are not meant for liquid cleaning. There are different procedures that will help you get the stains and dust off your LG television screens without damaging them. Using liquid for the purpose will adversely hamper the television screen as it might arise the situation to short-circuit in some of the electrical components used in the television. If you are neglecting to clean your LG TV screens for a long time, then you are most probably compromising on your viewing experience.
With dust and stain sticking upon the television screens, The LED viewing quality deteriorates which will lower your experience with the TV. Even if you have bought a new LG high-end LED Television, you need to give it a dry wipe every week to keep it clean. It is very natural for dust and stains to stick to TV screens and make them look ugly with the passing of time. To get rid of it, you can make use of different cleaning practices that are safe and do not hamper the screen adversely.
In this article, you will know about some of the different cleaning processes for LG TV Screens.
Cleaning the LG TV screen with the use of Microfiber Cloth
Microfiber cloths have the superpower to absorb dirt and dust without letting it run through the LED or LCD glass of the television to cause scratches or marks. Microfiber cloths are used for cleaning many expensive goods to avoid getting scratched due to robust dirt or stain. You can follow this process to commence your LG TV screen cleaning process without much hassle. Here are the steps that you need to follow:
- Firstly, turn off the television as the LED fires pixels, and cleaning the TV screen during pixel firing might cause mechanical problems. Therefore, make sure that you turn off the television screen of your LG TV before moving ahead with the process. Moreover, you can see the dirt and dust on the surface of the net more clearly with the screen turned off which will help you with better cleaning.
- In the next step, look for a microfiber cloth that is soft and dry. The microfiber cloths are usually found in the box of spectacles as they are used for cleaning the eyeglasses to avoid getting scratches on the lens. In the same way, they are also a perfect cleaning tool for Television screens as it does not leave any kind of lint.
- In the third step, you must use the microfiber cloth to wipe the screen gently without putting much force. Put minimum force as the LED or LCD screens of LG TVs might break due to overexerting of pressure for cleaning the stains off the surface of the screen. If the dirt or stain stuck on the screen is not removed with a gentle wipe with the microfiber cloth then make sure that you do not spend much force or time on it and move on to implement another cleaning method.
- Make sure you do not use toilet paper, paper towels, and usual cleaning cloths for wiping the screen as it might cause scratches and might leave lint behind.
- After you wipe the screen with your microfiber cloth, make sure you examine the LG Television screen properly. If the TV is new then you might have got a spotless and new-like screen with just a wipe and washing is not essential for it. If you find no stains or marks on the screen, then it is not necessary to move on to the next step. But if you are not satisfied with the cleaning then check out the following cleaning process that will help you get even better results.
- Do not forget to use the microfiber cloth to wipe and clean the frames of the LED Television. It is essential as the clean screen would still look bad with dirty frames. Therefore, give it a complete wipe without leaving the frames.
Cleaning the LG TV Screen with Vinegar & Water Solution
In the above process, you are recommended not to use any kind of liquid solution if there is no need for it. But if some of the stains are robust and require tough cleaning, then this process is meant for the same. Here are some of the steps that you need to follow in order to get a cleaner TV screen:
- In the first step, you again need to turn off the television screen as you should not clean it with the fired pixels. It might trouble the functionality of the television screens. Therefore, ensure you turn off the television and remove the power cord from the socket, as the liquid solution is involved in this cleaning process.
- In the next step, take equal amounts of vinegar and water and mix them up to make a solution. As you all know that vinegar is a natural detergent and will not hamper television screens. Moreover, it is also a cheaper remedy than all other chemical solutions available in the market. Make the solution first and store it in a bowl.
- Now, arrange a microfiber cloth in this process as well for wiping the screen with it dipped in the vinegar and water solution. Use the microfiber cloth and put gentle pressure on the TV screens and rub the spots that have robust stains or marks on them. Use the circular motion to saturate the stains.
- You need to look forward to not implementing the vinegar solution directly onto the television screen or spraying it on the screen as it might cause damage to the LED or LCD screen. Permanent injuries are costly to repair. Using vinegar will reduce your cost of buying LCD cleaning solutions from stores. Avoid using the answers that come with acetone, ethyl alcohol, ethyl chloride, and ammonia, as they might damage the screen permanently.
- After the cleaning is done with the vinegar solution, use another microfiber cloth to dry wipe the LG Television screen. Do not let the liquid on the television dry on its own as it will leave marks that might make it less appealing to look at. Therefore, use the cloth to dry the liquid to avoid any marks to stay up on the screen.
- After the screen is taken care of, you can move forward and liquid clean the frames as well. Dirty frames also kill the appealing look of the television screen. Therefore, do not neglect the frames while the cleaning process. Use the drying towel to wipe the wet frames.
Scratch Removal cleaning of LG TV Screens
Here are some of the steps that you must follow if you have got scratches on your LG TV screen.
The LG brand offers a warranty on the screen, and the team can come and get your scratches healed on the screen. Therefore, check whether your TV is still under warranty or not. Give a call to the brand, and they might take care of the situation. If you want to do it all by yourself, then consider the next methods. If the scratch is irreversible, then you might get the TV replaced as well
There are different best scratch repair kits available in online and offline stores that you can buy to attend to your TV screen scratches by yourself. It is one of the safest and the convenient ways of getting your scratches removed from the TV screen. Use a microfiber cloth to apply this scratch repair solution on the spots with scratches. You will notice the scratch vanish magically in no time. These kits can be purchased with the company while purchasing the television.
The petroleum jelly also has contents that effectively treat the scratches on the television screens. Just use a cotton ball and dip it in the petroleum jelly after which you can apply it to the scratch spots on the screen. Petroleum jelly is also readily available in online and offline markets at a lower price. Avail of this solution if you are out of your warranty and do not want to spend a hefty price on getting the scratches repaired.
These are a few of the different ways of cleaning LG TV screens without the need of contacting any professionals. For most of the cleaning methods, you do not need any professional guidance as it is just like any other cleaning practice. It is just that you need to take certain considerations as you are dealing with an electrical appliance.
As the steps above suggest, try to clean the TV screen with simple wiping first, and if still unsatisfied, you can go ahead with the liquid cleaning process. Make sure you always use microfiber cloths for gentle or intense cleaning of your TV screens to avoid getting scratches on them that might lead to a poor viewing experience.
