Best way to clean the screen?

**SpikeJones** · 01-17-2012, 11:10 AM

Hello all,

I searched around the forums, and I couldn't find a thread on this, so I thought I would start one. Maybe there is one already though, and I missed it. If there is, please post a link?

Anyways, how do you all clean your screen? I guess this is more directed to those who do not have screen protectors yet, or ever.

I myself am still deciding on what screen protector to get. I think that I have decided on one, and will order it today. However, ever since I got my Prime back in December, I have been paranoid about how to clean it. I know there is that included cloth, and it shows you how to clean the screen (and backplate) with a little picture, but isn't cleaning it that way a bit dangerous? I always thought you shouldn't just wipe something with a cloth, like eye glasses, because you can press dirt and dust into the screen and scratch it.

Do any of you use some sort of liquid solution? I know for my eye glasses I use eye glass liquid spray cleaner stuff, but I wouldn't use it on my tablet unless i know it's safe. (It's water and alcohol in a 3:1 ratio, with the solution containing more water than alcohol)

I really want to have my prime as clean as possible while using it, and just before I put on the protector. I get agitated when my prime is off, or on a black screen, and I see all the dust and fingerprints.

**jkvato** · 01-17-2012, 02:15 PM

I just use a microfiber cloth. I spotted some at Autozone, which are reasonably priced; they come in a package of 3. I've been cleaning the screen of my Droid X with only a microfiber cloth for over a year, and I don't have a single hint of a scratch. I don't even use screen protectors on my phone or my Prime. I really don't think the abrasiveness of dust is an issue with a microfiber cloth. As for liquids, I really don't know. The rare times I've needed to use liquid to remove anything from my screens, I've just used water.

**noordzy77** · 01-17-2012, 03:41 PM

Microfiber FTW, Love it. Always gives my screen that "right out of the box" appearance

**hmackenz** · 01-17-2012, 04:25 PM

+1 for the microfiber cloth. I've just been using the one that came with the Prime and it's been working well. The thing's kind of a fingerprint magnet unfortunately (esp the back - the back of the iPad never had that problem, not that it matters much)

I love that Asus not only included a cloth with the tablet, but threw one in with the dock too!

**Alicia1987** · 08-21-2012, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by SpikeJones

Hello all,

I searched around the forums, and I couldn't find a thread on this, so I thought I would start one. Maybe there is one already though, and I missed it. If there is, please post a link?

Anyways, how do you all clean your screen? I guess this is more directed to those who do not have screen protectors yet, or ever.

I myself am still deciding on what screen protector to get. I think that I have decided on one, and will order it today. However, ever since I got my Prime back in December, I have been paranoid about how to clean it. I know there is that included cloth, and it shows you how to clean the screen (and backplate) with a little picture, but isn't cleaning it that way a bit dangerous? I always thought you shouldn't just wipe something with a cloth, like eye glasses, because you can press dirt and dust into the screen and scratch it.

Do any of you use some sort of liquid solution? I know for my eye glasses I use eye glass liquid spray cleaner stuff, but I wouldn't use it on my tablet unless i know it's safe. (It's water and alcohol in a 3:1 ratio, with the solution containing more water than alcohol)

I really want to have my prime as clean as possible while using it, and just before I put on the protector. I get agitated when my prime is off, or on a black screen, and I see all the dust and fingerprints.

Hello, my name is Alicia .. And wanted you to know how thankful I am you posted on a forum about this topic .. Because I myself have been wondering how to clean it. I have learned slot in the past ten seconds .. All because of your post .. I hate when I'm texting and I feel the duty on my screen .. I have only had my new Android for two Weeks now .. So thanks so much

**Devinator** · 08-22-2012, 08:26 AM

Yes, microfiber is the way to go. But, the cloth they include has been working just fine for me. Cleans my screen as though I just took it right out of the box. I use no liquid either, and, have had no issues.

As for screen protectors. I don't use one. I have the dock with my prime. It's mostly sitting on a desk docked, so, I had no reason to bother. When I am transporting it, it's closed in the dock and protected. If it's undocked, I'm generally sitting down, or, in a car, or, just walking it over (after undocking it) to show someone something, but, then it goes right back in the dock.

A screen protector just doesn't seem like something necessary for a tablet. A phone, definitely, as, it's constantly in your pocket and on the go with you. A tablet, not so much. But, it really all depends on how you use it. If you use it in a scenario where it could be dropped a lot, a screen protector and case are probably a good idea. If you use it like I do, neither are necessary.

**Kmcferrin** · 08-30-2012, 04:48 AM

I usually use the microfiber cloth. However, I have also used lense wipes. They're basically like wet-naps made for cleaning glasses, camera lenses, and they're also safe for laptop screens. I've used them on my phones and tablet from time to time with no adverse effect. I'm not sure if there would be a cumulative effect of using them over the course of years or not, but so far so good.