Cleaning a CRT and LCD Monitor

If you are reading this article, then you have a computer and a computer screen. Do you know the tricks to cleaning it? The difference between a Cathode Ray Tube and a Liquid Crystal Display Screen? If not then stay tuned.
The Cathode Ray Tube model or CRT has mostly gone out of style with the addition of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and plasma screens. Cathode Ray Tube monitors are those bulky glass covered monitors that take up a sizable amount of room on your desk. Designed for desktops, technological improvements lead to the flat screen monitor which is often a Liquid Crystal Display. Most laptop screens would be a prime example, and the LCD has invaded the desktop computer as well.
The two are obviously different which means that a different method of cleaning is needed for each. The LCD method of cleaning will work for a CRT but the reverse is not true. The glass protection on the CRT means Windex or other glass cleaning products and even tap water can be used. You never want to spray directly on the screen. Instead spray on a cloth or paper towel and use circular motions to clean the screen. Spraying directly on the screen poses the risk of the liquid streaming down and finding a way inside, past the screen.
LCD's are slightly more difficult to clean. They require a microfiber or other clean, soft and nonabrasive cloth. Due to how the liquid crystal displays are made up of pixels, pressing too hard or using abrasive cleaners can lead to permanent damage and a distorted image. Distilled water or approved LCD cleaning kits should be used. When in doubt, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wet the proper cloth with the right substance and then gently wipe the screen.
Whether a cathode ray tube or a liquid crystal display screen, cleaning is simple and quick if one follows a few simple steps ensuring a clear picture for all your computer needs.

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