How To Clean A Matte Laptop Screen? Complete Guide 2022

Laptop screens attract a lot of dust. They get stained quickly, even if you don’t have kids or pets near your device. Streaks and fingerprints are very commonly seen on laptop screens. No matter how excellent and high-quality display you have, stains and dirt make it look not very nice.

Modern laptop screens are more reliable and elegant than older ones. They are built to sustain high pressure as most laptops have touch screen displays; however, they still accumulate dust and fingerprints.

This article will discuss how to clean your Laptop’s matte display efficiently. We will also go through some professional products to make your work better and easier.

But before going into it, we will learn what a Matte screen is and how it differs from a glossy display.

What Is A Matte Display?

Matte displays have multiple layers. Unlike glossy displays that reflect ambient light to the viewer, it diffuses it. This diffusion of ambient light and glare makes the screen anti-glare. The reduced glare improves the image’s visibility and displays high-quality colors in ambient or intense direct light areas.

The reason why matte screens are so popular is that they reduce eye strain. Another thing is that dust and stains are less visible on display with a matte finish.

Using A Microfiber Cloth

A microfiber cloth is very popular with photographers, essentially the best solution to clean glasses and cameras. In this case, microfibers are an excellent solution for cleaning dust and stains on your display. Microfibers clean your screen without causing any streaks.

Other cloth materials can also be used, but there’s a possibility that their debris is left behind on the Laptop’s screen. It is recommended not to use paper or tissues because they can cause scratches.

Step 1: Take a microfiber cloth.

Step 2: Make sure to shut down your Laptop before starting the cleaning process. It makes the process more efficient as black screens make dust more apparent, and it’s safer.

Step 3: Wipe the screen gently using a microfiber cloth. Scrubbing in circles can damage the screen and not clean it properly.

Step 4: Wipe the screen until it is dust and stain free.

Clean Using A Sponge

For grime, microfiber can be less effective; a general sponge can be better here.

To clean your display using a sponge, you’ll need clear and distilled water or make sure the water is at least filtered. Don’t use mineral water as it most likely will leave dirt behind.

Step 1: Shut down your Laptop, detach the charger and remove the battery.

Step 2: Damp the Sponge in the water and squeeze it to get rid of extra water.

Step 3: Smoothly wipe your Laptop’s screen and clean off the stains. 

Step 4: Clear the Laptop of any water by drying it before turning on your device.

Sticky and oily screen – Cleaning Solution

If the cloth and sponge technique wasn’t practical for you, there’s another way you can clean your device. A screen cleaning solution is a very effective way. You can easily purchase cleaning sprays from several outlets, sometimes included with a microfiber cloth.

You can also create a DIY home cleaning spray. You can prepare your cleaning solution by mixing distilled water with an equal amount of white vinegar and then adding a high proporyion of isopropyl alcohol. 

Step 1: Like previous methods, shut down your Laptop.

Step 2: Spray a small amount of solution onto a microfiber cloth to make it damp. Don’t spray directly on the screen as your screen can get damaged.

Step 3:

• Start rubbing the cloth gently.
• Avoid applying pressure.
• Go side by side to prevent scratches.

Step 4: Repeat the process until clean.

Step 5: Dry the screen entirely before closing the lid or turning on the device.

Conclusion

As mentioned above, there are multiple ways to clean a matte laptop screen, depending on the amount of dust stuck to the display. You can clean it if there is a small amount of dust. However, with dirtier screens, it is suggested to use a better, more efficient method, such as a cleaning solution. Cleaning your screen is crucial because it increases its life span and provides a better viewing experience.