How To Clean A TV Screen, According To Cleaning Pros

Whether you're watching your favorite sports team or enjoying family movie night, a clean television screen can make all the difference. There's nothing worse than noticing a dusty, greasy or fingerprinted screen as you lounge comfortably on the sofa. It only takes a few minutes to learn how to clean your TV screen, plus that germ-filled remote you've been neglecting!

From Samsung and Sony to LG, popular tech brands have changed the best TVs a lot over the last decade. No longer are glass tube TVs that can be easily wiped with glass spray, but most people have LED, LCD, OLED, QLED and plasma screens. Using the wrong cleaning method (like spraying a TV directly with liquids) can cause permanent damage and negate any warranty that may still be in effect, so you need to be careful when cleaning your screen.

Luckily, it's not as complicated as you may think — a simple microfiber cloth can tackle dust and most fingerprints. Below, we share the best way to clean any kind of flat-screen TV without ruining it or leaving behind pesky streaks. Plus, check out advice for anyone who's still got a tube TV.

How often to clean your TV:

Clean your television screen once per week to keep dust, film and fingerprints from building up. Our advice? Keep a microfiber cloth or electrostatic duster in your TV cabinet, so you can quickly nab dust and grime when you see it. Clean the remote control at least once per week, more often if anyone in the family has been sick.

Tips for cleaning a TV screen:

✔️ Always follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions, especially if the TV is still under warranty so you don't do anything that could void it.

✔️ Never spray any cleaner directly onto a TV screen. In fact, a dry cleaning method is always the safest option.

✔️Avoid harsh chemicals, like ammonia (found in some glass cleaners), alcohol and acetone.

✔️ Always use a soft cloth to wipe the TV screen. A rough cloth or paper towel could scratch the screen.