If you're like to learn about cleaning other areas of your home, get started with how to clean a foam mattress topper. Now that your screen is sparkling clean, check out our other PC cleaning guides, including how to clean a keyboard and how to clean a mechanical keyboard. This way you'll keep it in top condition.

In any case, it’s best to check your screen regularly when you power off your computer and clean it as soon as it picks up grime or dirt.

Of course, this all depends on how often you use it and how dirty it actually gets. How often should you clean your computer screen?Īs a general rule of thumb, experts recommend that you should clean your computer screen every three to six months. Repeat if necessary until all traces of dirt have gone. To do this, lightly spray a microfiber cloth (for these parts you can also use a paper towel) and run it along the frame and base to remove any dirt, stains or dust. These sprays are sometimes packaged with a microfiber cloth. Next, procure a screen-cleaning solution, which is different than the surface cleaning solution for the rest of the computer. Once your screen is spotless, don’t forget to clean the frame, base and back of your monitor. First, remove the dust by rubbing a dry microfiber cloth over the screen. Woman cleaning back of computer monitor (Image credit: Shutterstock)

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