Can I wipe off my laptop screen with rubbing alcohol?

Question

I'm nervous that the rubbing alcohol will damage screen. Has anyone tried it? Any alternatives for ridding the screen of fingerprints/dust/dirt?

Answer 1

Yep, it works great. It's also good for CDs as long as you wipe from the center out and not in a circle.

Just be sure the cloth is damp and not drenched to keep the rest of the laptop dry, and be careful around the screen edges.

Answer 2

Hi Midnight

A microfiber cloth with a little water with clear your screen perfectly. Alcohol will not damage the screen but will leave streaks.

Answer 3

I wouldn't use it. If there is oil or any other additives in the rubbing alcohol you have, it could scratch or fog the screen.

I've found that a microfiber cloth does a good job of getting fingerprints off. If needed, you can dampen the cloth with water, but often they'll do the job dry. You can get a microfiber cloth from electronics stores or eyeglass stores, but you'll pay premium prices. I've found that auto stores (like Checker) have microfiber cloths for much less. You can also check the automotive area of places like Target. (The cloths are there because the LCD displays in cars need to be cleaned and are just as sensitive as the laptop displays.) Look for the word MICROFIBER. You can doublecheck with a salesperson to ensure that it won't scratch LCD screens.