PRS-950 Best way to clean screen smudges??

petercreasey · 11-22-2010, 04:45 PM

What is the best and safest way to clean the smudges on the 950 caused by finger touches? By "safest" I mean not harmful to the screen.

doreenjoy · 11-22-2010, 05:05 PM

On my 350 I use a cloth for cleaning eyeglasses, which I usually have on me. If one isn't available I use a clean cotton cloth, like part of my T-shirt.

elemenoP · 11-22-2010, 05:07 PM

I use a microfiber cloth. I also have Monster screen cleaning spray, but I haven't needed it yet.

btw, I borrowed an ipad from work this weekend and HOLY FINGERPRINTS! It really is amazing how well the Sony screen resists fingerprints. I didn't realize how well until I used the ipad.

eP

petercreasey · 11-22-2010, 05:17 PM

I have tried Kleenex but Kleenex seems to be a bit oily. Might toilet paper be dryer/better?

vxf · 11-22-2010, 05:46 PM

I use those kits for glasses - the spray and the microfiber cloth.

doreenjoy · 11-22-2010, 05:49 PM

I'd be afraid that paper-based products might be coated and make the smudges worse.

My 350 doesn't smudge too easily. I can use it for a few days before I see smudges on it.

digital_steve · 11-22-2010, 06:27 PM

elemenoP - agreed... my iphone 4 looks filthy on the screen; it just sucks up fingerprints

Corrective · 11-23-2010, 06:41 AM

Microfibre clothe is the best investment for smudges. Unless the oil has had a chance to dry on the screen, generally I find that the various sprays aren't really necessary.

As long as you soak the microfibre clothe in warm water and detergent occasionally to clean it, a few wipes takes care of 95% of smudges.

Bro Pete · 11-23-2010, 09:03 AM

I use a microfiber cloth similar to the one provided with the reader. I another post I tell about how I watched a fly walking over the screen and turning pages...I gathered that the IR array is pretty sensitive.

For this reason I would like to design a cover that includes a small pocket for a cloth, receipts and notes.

If you use a microfiber cloth DON'T throw it in the dryer with other clothes--especially with a dryer sheet. It will soak up the lint and softener and leave nothing but smudges.

petercreasey · 11-23-2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bro Pete

I use a microfiber cloth similar to the one provided with the reader.

B, I don't recall a microfiber cloth being provided with the reader. Interesting!!

11-22-2010, 04:45 PM	#1
petercreasey Wizard Posts: 1,189 Karma: 1119516 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma	Best way to clean screen smudges?? What is the best and safest way to clean the smudges on the 950 caused by finger touches? By "safest" I mean not harmful to the screen.

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11-22-2010, 05:05 PM	#2
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	On my 350 I use a cloth for cleaning eyeglasses, which I usually have on me. If one isn't available I use a clean cotton cloth, like part of my T-shirt.

11-22-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	I use a microfiber cloth. I also have Monster screen cleaning spray, but I haven't needed it yet. btw, I borrowed an ipad from work this weekend and HOLY FINGERPRINTS! It really is amazing how well the Sony screen resists fingerprints. I didn't realize how well until I used the ipad. eP

11-22-2010, 05:17 PM	#4
petercreasey Wizard Posts: 1,189 Karma: 1119516 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma	I have tried Kleenex but Kleenex seems to be a bit oily. Might toilet paper be dryer/better?

11-22-2010, 05:46 PM	#5
vxf Guru Posts: 944 Karma: 1490348 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; Kindles (ALL of them!); Kobo Aura One	I use those kits for glasses - the spray and the microfiber cloth.

11-22-2010, 05:49 PM	#6
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	I'd be afraid that paper-based products might be coated and make the smudges worse. My 350 doesn't smudge too easily. I can use it for a few days before I see smudges on it.

11-22-2010, 06:27 PM	#7
digital_steve Muppet Posts: 240 Karma: 442 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tasmania Device: Kobo Aura HD, Sony PRS-650	elemenoP - agreed... my iphone 4 looks filthy on the screen; it just sucks up fingerprints

11-23-2010, 06:41 AM	#8
Corrective Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 46 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, PRS-650	Microfibre clothe is the best investment for smudges. Unless the oil has had a chance to dry on the screen, generally I find that the various sprays aren't really necessary. As long as you soak the microfibre clothe in warm water and detergent occasionally to clean it, a few wipes takes care of 95% of smudges.

11-23-2010, 09:03 AM	#9
Bro Pete Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 52944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Texas Device: Sony PRS 650	I use a microfiber cloth similar to the one provided with the reader. I another post I tell about how I watched a fly walking over the screen and turning pages...I gathered that the IR array is pretty sensitive. For this reason I would like to design a cover that includes a small pocket for a cloth, receipts and notes. If you use a microfiber cloth DON'T throw it in the dryer with other clothes--especially with a dryer sheet. It will soak up the lint and softener and leave nothing but smudges.