Cleaning Paperwhite screen

[barryem]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I can't find any reference to the use of pumice (which is mostly silicon dioxide) in papermaking. I would have expected to find a mention in this article at least. And it would be very surprising if it was used in paper but not mentioned here.

But talc (magnesium silicate) is certainly added. Did you mean talc?

I took a papermaking course sometime in the 1960s, I think. Or maybe the early 70s. That's when I learned about this. I remember them saying pumice but maybe I remember it wrong. I'm not sure.

I just did a bit of googling about this and I can't find any reference to pumice in paper so I'm not sure if the problem is with my memory or of I'm just out of date. Probably the former since if papermaking had simply changed I'd probably have found reference to that.

There are still some things I'm sure of. Toilet paper doesn't scratch my glasses. I've been using my current bifocals (reading and computer lenses) for about 6 or 7 years and they get cleaned at least once a week with toilet paper, the rest of the time with water and a microfiber cloth. They're still just fine. My trifocals are at least 12 or 13 years old and are still clear as can be. They don't get used as much or washed as much though.

As a whittler I often used Kleenex for the final smoothing on my carvings and I had to be careful not to overdo it because there was the risk of changing the shape. It's very rough stuff.

Also, another fact I picked up in that papermaking course which has proven itself true over the decades: if you get a cold and use Kleenex your nose gets red and sore. Use toilet paper and it doesn't.

So right or wrong (probably wrong) the thrust of what I said is probably still valid.

Barry

[barryem]

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Raising hand. Jumping up and down. Yelling yes.

Cinisajoy is hereby removed from my list of probable geeks.

Barry

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by barryem

Cinisajoy is hereby removed from my list of probable geeks.

Barry

You have to understand Cinisajoy would read the toilet paper package if it was the only thing available.

[knc1]

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

You have to understand Cinisajoy would read the toilet paper package if it was the only thing available.

As one of Heinlein's characters said:
"Anything, just as long as it is words in a row."
From: Glory Road

[soulfuldog]

Originally Posted by stumped

i clean all screens, large and small with apple's iKlear. whatever is in it is a closely guarded secret, that not even google could crack for me, but it does a far better smear-free job that any other cleaner or sachet I have tried.

Knowing Apple, it'll be water. Special water.

[happysnapper22]

Wife and I have had Kindles for several years. Both get cleaned regularly with a microfiber coth slightly damp which removed most. If that doesn't work its a microfiber with a spray of Isopropyl.

The wife's screen gets filthy, I clean that way more then mine (in fairness she reads way more then me) both screens are in pristine condition and show absolutely no signs of degrading.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by happysnapper22

Wife and I have had Kindles for several years. Both get cleaned regularly with a microfiber coth slightly damp which removed most. If that doesn't work its a microfiber with a spray of Isopropyl.

The wife's screen gets filthy, I clean that way more then mine (in fairness she reads way more then me) both screens are in pristine condition and show absolutely no signs of degrading.

That's wrong. You should use a dry microfibre cloth and if that doesn't work, use some water with your cloth. But do not use any isopropyl.

[Lady Stardust]

Originally Posted by stumped

i clean all screens, large and small with apple's iKlear. whatever is in it is a closely guarded secret, that not even google could crack for me, but it does a far better smear-free job that any other cleaner or sachet I have tried.

the bottle itself only confirms what is NOT in it - no alcohol, no ammonia, no sodium laurel sulphate..

as per the instructions i spray a little onto a microfiber cloth, NOT onto the screen then polish away..
it comes in various sized bundles, some with cloths &one time use sachets also bundled,
i use it on my glasses, my tablets & readers, PC monitors and TV screens.

Me too and it's absolutely excellent

[knc1]

Originally Posted by happysnapper22

Wife and I have had Kindles for several years. Both get cleaned regularly with a microfiber coth slightly damp which removed most. If that doesn't work its a microfiber with a spray of Isopropyl.

The wife's screen gets filthy, I clean that way more then mine (in fairness she reads way more then me) both screens are in pristine condition and show absolutely no signs of degrading.

Or just take her chocolates away from her while she reads.