Screens and electronics
3 guides in 2 sections
Screens, keyboards, phones and earbuds, cleaned with what the maker allows and no more. Liquid is the main risk, so every guide starts dry.
Screens
How to clean a laptop screen and keyboard without damaging themHow to clean a laptop screen and keyboard with a microfiber cloth, compressed air and a lightly dampened cloth, and which products to keep away from the display.
How to clean a TV screen without scratching itHow to clean a flat-screen TV, including OLED and LCD panels, with a dry microfiber cloth and distilled water, and which products can damage the coating.
Phones and small devices
Which cleaners are safe for electronics, and how to use themWhich cleaners and tools are safe for phones, tablets, earbuds, controllers and cables, which to avoid, and how to keep liquid away from ports, grilles and vents.