How can I remove scratches from an LCD tv?

Question

My little sister decided rubbing deodorant on my tv would be a good idea. Is there something I can buy or do to remove the scratches?

Answer 1

Things You’ll Need:

    * Television screen cleaning products

    * Cleaning schedule

    * Microfiber cleaning cloth

Clean Your HDTV Screen Properly

Step1

Read the warning labels on all your household cleaning products. Even glass cleaners might not be suitable for use on an HDTV screen, so check the manufacturer's warnings before you apply anything to the screen.

Step2

Keep chemical cleaners away from your HDTV on cleaning day. The harsh chemicals found in most common cleaning products will actually cause more harm than good.

Step3

Leave liquid cleaners under your sink when cleaning your HDTV screen. A liquid cleaner, whether it be water or a chemical cleaner, will drip down the screen and work its way into the interior of the TV, causing damage to your HDTV. You will be able to easily recognize when this happens, because your screen will develop smudges.

Step4

Use a cloth to clean the HDTV screen. Ideally, you should use a cloth that is recommended for HDTV screens, computer screens and other electronics. The word "microfiber" may be imprinted on the packaging.

Step5

Wet the microfiber cloth slightly. Just a hint of dampness is all you need. If water runs out of the cloth, then it's too wet and will cause smudges.

Step6

Develop a regular cleaning schedule for your HDTV screen. If you dust the screen daily, or at least several times a week, with your microfiber cloth, no other maintenance should be necessary. Not only will frequent cleanings make caring for your HDTV easier, but they will also enhance your viewing experience.

Step7

Prevent messes by asking family members and guests not to touch the television screen. You should also try to make sure children with sticky fingers do not come in contact with the screen.

Step8

Use a high-end cleaning product if you feel that regular dusting is not sufficient. Top-of-the-line television cleaning products are ideal for use on all HDTV screens, plasma screens, projectors and are safe to use around children and animals.

Tom Masters

Answer 2

LCD TV screens are often times treated. Attempting to use a product to rub-out scratches can remove these treatments and will affect the visual quality of your picture in these areas. Unfortunately there is little that you can do for this type of damage. LCD TV screens are soft and fragile. You should either consider replacement with a plasma TV, as their glass screens are not as susceptible to scratches and low impact damage, or replace with a new LCD TV and use a plexiglas screen protector attached to the frame of your new LCD TV to prevent this type of damage. The other option is to live with the scratches.