Television. How To Clean TV & Hi-fi Equipment

Cleaning How To Clean TV & Hi-fi Equipment

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Date Published:
03/10/2008

Prevent dust getting into your audio-visual equipment’s delicate parts.

Every day: TV screens are a magnet to dust – give a passing flick as often as you can with a microfibre cloth. Wiping with a fabric softener sheet will reduce the static charge, too.

Hi-Fi. How To Clean TV & Hi-fi Equipment

Every week: Get the vacuum out and suck dust out from the ventilation grilles of TVs, PCs, hi-fis etc. Give the casings a wipe with a just-damp cloth but steer clear of chemical cleaners.

Remote controls can be a cosy home for bacteria so give them a regular clean, too. A firm wipe with a damp cloth should do the job, or if a crust is starting to form you’ll need to get in between the buttons with a cotton bud and a mild solution of washing-up liquid.

Top User Tips... Share Yours Below

I save my used fabric softener sheets to dust computer and television screens. The sheets cause no streaks and seem to repel dust.
Posted by Debra22676

Use a tumble drier sheet is you run out of polish for cleaning your wood furniture it does a fantastic job and it seems to keeps the dust off for longer it also works really well on the television screen.
Posted by julie01

To clean a LCD screen get a dishcloth and some white vinegar.
Posted by Thomas

To reduce the static on your TV just mix some fabric softener with some warm water and then simply wipe the screen. Then wipe it all off with a dry cloth.
Posted by tip-py_toes

Stop dust building up on a TV/computer screen by putting a few drops of fabric conditioner in some water and wiping on the screen. You'll be amazed how much better the picture is without dust!
Posted by Justine

If you want to stop dust settling on your TV screen, try wiping the screen with a used sheet of fabric softener - it'll stop more dust forming on it!
Posted by gandolph

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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  1. I use gravy
    Posted by DesertSunrise on 06/11/2009 17:30:14
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  2. hi whats the best way to keep my plasma tv streak free and clean and also my laptop thankyouxx
    Posted by isabella nixon on 28/09/2009 17:05:22
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  3. I NEED TO CLEAN MY LCD SCREEN, WHAT SHOULD I USE?
    Posted by SAM on 04/09/2009 20:20:13
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  4. whats the best way to clean your lcd tv with out getting any streaks
    Posted by matt on 03/09/2009 20:46:12
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  5. what is best to clean the keyboard keys and inbetween them
    Posted by graham brooks on 09/08/2009 18:08:05
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  6. I saw an episode where vinyl records were cleaned but I do not remember what household item they used. Thanks
    Posted by cathy garner on 27/06/2009 14:58:26
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  7. I rubbed nail polish on my tv to remove a sticker now the black fram around the tv is faded is there anything rthat can bring back the shine.
    Posted by michelle on 20/06/2009 22:13:22
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  8. any tips on cleaning my daughters white wood dressing table. she has pen ink stains on it that i can't seem to remove, some is smudged.. and also stickers that id like to remove. any tips welcome.. thanks
    Posted by kerry on 01/06/2009 10:09:06
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  9. iv recently brought a lcd tv with one these black glass tv cabnets, but it keep attracting dust how can i keep it clean or stop it attracting the dust in the first place...
    Posted by philip hawkins on 21/05/2009 17:15:17
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  10. What is the best way to clean a computer keyboard?
    Posted by happy_bunny on 13/04/2009 20:28:40
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  11. How to clean vinyl records? What is the method of cleaning them? In your programme you mentioned Anti-Static cloths. Where can I get them?
    Posted by DaveWill on 21/03/2009 17:54:16
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  12. I'm a smoker too, and ash and dust are a fuss to remove from a keyboard. The best solution i've come up so far, is taking it to a gas station, and using the air supply! It removes every last bit of dust and then i can clean it with alcohol or an antibacterial hankie. Tried vacuuming, but the sticky bits under the keys are stuborn. Try it! (don't mind the people at the gas station..)
    Posted by clicka on 15/03/2009 12:39:31
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  13. Hi, I am a smoker and have recently noticed that my silver effect TV and DVD are becoming stain with nicotine. How can I restore my tv and DVD back to their glory??? I have tried most things but need help. Cheers
    Posted by Sellario on 06/03/2009 18:19:00
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  14. I have 10 used computer keyboards from an auction, bought for home and office use. They have been moderately cleaned: wiped with rubbing alcohol and keys swabbed in between with Q-Tips. But they absolutely reek of cigarette smoke! I've tried airing them out but the odor lingers. What can you recommend to get rid of this horrible cigarette smoke odor from these keyboards? Thanks so much, I love the show, you are both wonderful!
    Posted by Sick Of Smoke on 24/12/2008 07:22:21
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