How to make your own screen cleaner
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When considering what to include in your homemade screen cleaner, steer clear of alcohol and ammonia. According to Whoosh, these products, can leave permanent marks on your screen or even cause problems using the touchscreen in the way that water can. If this happens, it can activate your phone’s Liquid Damage Indicator, which tells manufacturers your phone has had water damage. This can be a major problem if you were hoping to turn your phone in for a profit or a credit when you decide to upgrade.
To make a less-damaging cleaner for your screen, One Good Thing suggests mixing equal parts white vinegar and distilled water into a small spray bottle. Spray onto a clean and soft microfiber cloth, and wipe over the screen. Do not spray the mixture directly onto the screen, as any prolonged wetness can cause that same Liquid Damage Indicator to flip on. The vinegar helps to disinfect and to dissolve any particles or oils without damaging the screen, and the distilled water helps to dilute the vinegar so that it is not acidic enough to damage your devices.
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By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/April 29, 2021 10:25 am EST
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How to make your own screen cleaner
When considering what to include in your homemade screen cleaner, steer clear of alcohol and ammonia. According to Whoosh, these products, can leave permanent marks on your screen or even cause problems using the touchscreen in the way that water can. If this happens, it can activate your phone’s Liquid Damage Indicator, which tells manufacturers your phone has had water damage. This can be a major problem if you were hoping to turn your phone in for a profit or a credit when you decide to upgrade.
To make a less-damaging cleaner for your screen, One Good Thing suggests mixing equal parts white vinegar and distilled water into a small spray bottle. Spray onto a clean and soft microfiber cloth, and wipe over the screen. Do not spray the mixture directly onto the screen, as any prolonged wetness can cause that same Liquid Damage Indicator to flip on. The vinegar helps to disinfect and to dissolve any particles or oils without damaging the screen, and the distilled water helps to dilute the vinegar so that it is not acidic enough to damage your devices.
To make a less-damaging cleaner for your screen, One Good Thing suggests mixing equal parts white vinegar and distilled water into a small spray bottle. Spray onto a clean and soft microfiber cloth, and wipe over the screen. Do not spray the mixture directly onto the screen, as any prolonged wetness can cause that same Liquid Damage Indicator to flip on. The vinegar helps to disinfect and to dissolve any particles or oils without damaging the screen, and the distilled water helps to dilute the vinegar so that it is not acidic enough to damage your devices.
