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Thread ID: 86222 2008-01-08 22:36:00 How Do I Clean Laptop Screen? Roscoe (6288) Press F1
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628489 2008-01-08 23:51:00 There is a scientific explanation which has to do with hydrophobia (I think that's the word for it). Basically, you can mix Isopropyl Alcohol with water and it won't separate, whereas Meths (Ethanol + Methanol) will mix, but not well. What this means, is that Isopropyl Alcohol can clean both water-soluble, and alcohol-soluble "dirt".

The other reason is that ethanol, from my understanding anyway, is "harsher" than isopropyl alcohol is, and is more likely to cause damage to the plastic coating on the screen.
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628490 2008-01-09 00:28:00 Meths is more of a solvent. pctek (84)
628491 2008-01-09 03:03:00 Meths is more of a solvent.

Water is also a solvent...
somebody (208)
628492 2008-01-09 09:19:00 Thank you, gentlemen. I shall try the water/iso mixture and a soft rag.

I had heard of some people using meths, but wondered if it would do any damage.

Always knew that I could count on you lovely lads.

Very much appreciated.
Roscoe (6288)
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