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Cleaning your laptop screen013 Archivesmore important than you might think. Besides getting dirty from fingerprints, your screen can also collect dust and bacteria fairly quickly, especially if you travel with it!

Don’t worry about figuring out how to clean your laptop screen. We’ve got you covered.

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6 ways to clean your laptop screen 

1. Disinfecting wipescan be used with laptops with glass screens like MacBooks.

2. Microfiberclothsare great for all computer types, but you should still be gentle.

3. LCD-safe cleaners, in combination with a microfiber cloth, are great for laptops that don’t have a glass screen.

4. Distilled water, and don’t forget the microfiber cloth.

5. Diluted white vinegar

6. Rubbing alcohol, but only for laptops that don’thave glass screens

No matter what method you use to clean your laptop screen, here are some products to avoid.

• Paper towels

• Household cleaners (i.e. Window cleaner, kitchen cleaner)

• Soap (including dish soap, hand soap, and bar soap)

• Makeup remover

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