CNET How To - Make your own screen-cleaning spray

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Stop wasting money on expensive products that you can easily make yourself at home. Find out Sharon Vaknin's recipe for a multipurpose cleaning solution.

[@Ingersollcanada]

Awesome, Thanks! I was having trouble with my phone constantly turning on and off. The screen looked clean but, after I cleaned it per your instructions the problem is fixed.

[@yoti1968]

I have just made some, works better than the shop bought variety!! thank you Sharon.

[@johnt.5646]

where did you find isopropyl alcohol 70 percent? I've some trouble while trying to find it!

[@GINGER_KING_]

@@johnt.5646walmart anywhere has it you can even get 50 or 90 if 90 add more water obviously if 50 add less

[@destevens420]

It doesn't have to be 70% if it more just don't use as much of it. Use more water.

[@jonuiuc1]

Does this work on glasses? Or will it damage the anti-reflective coating?

[@irfanchaudhri]

"what you're paying for is basically... glorified water." hahahaha You're awesome Sharon.

[@1jfmurray]

I use Holy Water.

[@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear]

+Rico La You do know that salt is in the holy water right?

[@WeKnowTheTruth2012]

lol Jesus saves.... tvs

[@alexunlv]

That much porn watching on your TV it needs Holy Water?

[@markjching]

haha

[@harithaizatchannel2952]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DaysAnNights]

Hello, I am not trying to be rude, you do a great job and you were on point about using the distilled water. One thing though, the alcohol can dry out the LCD screens and shorten its lifetime. Glasses and everything else though that's fine. Thank you for your time.

[@mrpadillaofficial]

And the best solution would be…?

[@SnipsOfTime69]

@@mrpadillaofficial - Thanks, because i was wondering the same thing. Plus, I feel if you are going to correct someone then offer a solution.

[@Christine-yf3uh]

@@SnipsOfTime69 it's actually half vinegar and water! Also never use a paper towel!!

[@Christine-yf3uh]

@@mrpadillaofficial 50/50 vinegar and water!! It's diluted so the "smell bad" part is fine, goes away quickly 😆

[@ckmoore101]

@@mrpadillaofficial distilled water and a microfiber towel. Thats it for 98% of the time. If you have a spaghetti incident, then add one drop of dish soap to the small spray bottle, with distilled water. Thats it! But OP is right, alcohol is a terrible idea.

[@RadicalEdwardStudios]

Isopropyl alcohol can be used to remote some lens coatings. The cleaner I use is ammonia & alcohol free.

[@kcjian3146]

This is very useful! Thanks CNET

[@zaidkhan9634]

i love CNET How To and thanx miss host !

[@nopeandnope5404]

Could i use purified water

[@aditya14111991]

can I use spectacle lens cleaner to clean my phone screen? They don't mention the ingredients.

[@CMRinehart]

Another great tip and presentation Sharon. Thumbs up.

[@Thesupercharged777]

one of the best tips in recent times!!..finally I can keep my glasses clean easily

[@DrSpike666]

Is this ok to use on plastic type screens or is it just for glass?

[@assyrianking5341]

Can use this on led as well?

[@anasyasien]

Can we use this solution for Eyeglasses ?

[@deepaks3979]

i made this and it's great

[@daffyduckphd]

Will this work on car navigation screen with (water) stains on it? Thank you.

[@sergiosuarez9112]

Thank you for the tip.

[@Myth1Eyes]

This one was very useful ...THANK YOU :)

[@gortonlad62]

I strap it to the roof of my car and go through the car wash. Spotless.

[@GaneshMKarhale]

gortonlad62 smartphone is not waterproof

[@harrismahmood4527]

Ganesh Karhale do you know what a joke is?

[@GaneshMKarhale]

Harris Mahmood yes I know very well

[@edwrightwright9140]

funny Guy, Funny guy!!!

[@haralbi]

@@harrismahmood4527 Just mention it was a joke man. I came here to see how to clean a Led/amoled screen, and the last thing is to make joke or to read jokes.if youdont have any advise to give/to hear just move on to jokes department. Jeez,,,,

[@nikosloca3]

this girl is amazing..!!!

[@TheNeonRabbit]

You really need to take this video down. People are going to DESTROY the anti-glare coating that are on modern monitors. Do NOT use alcohol, just water.

[@amamarajput1377]

Um,SUre?

[@nordicpride9708]

It’s the oleophobic coatings not the anti glare. Many LCD manufacturers actually recommend 50/50 alcohol/distilled water in their official literature. Dilution here is key. Of course I’m not endorsing nor recommending anyone do this. Follow your manufacturers recommendations always

[@BluePatriotWinner]

Vinegar will damage the antiglare properties of the screen. Just don't!

[@AtheerAl]

great tip..

[@praveenm6204]

Can we use it for laptop screens?

[@RobinBurgett-yf2yu]

Thank you! You are awesome Sharon you have my subscription and like to enjoy also and keep up the great videos I use different items to wash my clothes and whites better than bleach maybe I will share later on Be Blessed

[@dreampuppet1007]

Thank you so much for share this

[@samanthakim1975]

Can I use this on the back of my phone? I don't want to damage the colour

[@Izzkhairable]

Can i use it on camera lens?

[@moparlover2479]

All I have is 90%. do you think its too strong?

[@MrStik28]

Also cleans stuff like paintball markers. Been using 50/50 solution for about 20 years now.

[@colonelboston]

DO NOT put alcohol (or ammonia) on your TV. This video is over 4 years old & putting alcohol on a 4K TV is tantamount to lighting $1000 on fire.

[@therealb888]

Why is that?, it's probably just 30% IPA. Very diluted. Helps dry the water faster.

[@colonelboston]

LifeRider 96 read the manual of any major brand 4K tv and they'll ALL say "do NOT clean your tv with alcohol." Just spritz water on a microfiber cloth & lightly wipe. Voila.

[@chino852456]

4k uses the same lcd and led panels and covers as usual... so dont worry, you can keep using this solution...

[@therealb888]

WhoAteMyFunDip Well since I have lost my TV's manual and you are claiming it's from the "manual", I am just gonna take your word for it, for now. Better safe than sorry, ain't gonna risk my TV screen.

[@lionelcolonelo4059]

also FYI alcohol will remove the oleophobic coating in tempered glass or smartphone screen

[@monicaalcorn5077]

Thanks, babe. Works great! 🇺🇸😄

[@mlo9797]

Thanks for sharing with us

[@user-ew6dl9jz7r]

Can I use fridge water?

[@m.g.d4721]

Does it have to be distilled water? I have filtered drinking water.🤔

[@blinkerKing2007]

Thanks for the Info

[@lexusfan100]

nice one ..i will give it a try.

[@danielmarquez123]

dows it work with your laptop? with the screen??

[@sirraymondluxuryyacht8131]

NEVER USE ALCOHOL ON A SCREEN!! Drink it instead. Trust me, I'm Irish

[@theworldoverheavan560]

lol

[@hartleyfarah]

😂😂😂

[@copycatninjitsu]

Lmao 😂😂😂

[@Arceus-zl5ur]

I think what your mentioning is etyhl alcohol what shes using is isoropyl

[@kvhpkh]

If you drink this alcohol, you will die.

[@mohdsahil226]

Thank you!

[@arcadeparty4946]

Everyone saying not to do this, then how do you sanatize a used touch screen computer? Lysol wipes, pink wipes?

[@charanjitkhinda4176]

can I use minerel or table water

[@joshuabrown3654]

You can substitute with toilet water.

[@JacobGamezChannel]

can you use 90%?

[@iamjasonhoward.gaming]

@sharonvak I use 100% isopropyl

[@macc55cc]

Thank you

[@mahirfaysalprottoy3075]

How do i find alcohol ?I mean i dont have any idea about it .should i buy a can of alc0holic bear and use it as alcohol suggested here in this video?

[@Ralphie_Boy]

*In any drug store/pharmacy!*

[@mahirfaysalprottoy3075]

thank u

[@ryanbennett4718]

And don't use vinegar because it leaves a sticky residue as well.

[@trecialewis8373]

It works thanks

[@xdestinee1232x]

I meant can u use rubbing alcohol

[@PinoyAbnoy]

can i use vodka

[@s10dlka]

As a PhD student working in a research lab, I've been doing this for ages!

[@arturoduran888]

Does it still work bro?

[@mohammadhabib9645]

@@arturoduran888 its been patched broski

[@Maradnus]

@@arturoduran888 It was patched in 2020. I just farmed up a load of mats for it as well.

[@NewYorkCity646]

@hottenfellersteven doubt that...whats your source?

[@macbookproearly2011]

alcohol on a non-glass tv screen? Does the water dilute it enough to make it safe?

[@ckmoore101]

No.

[@gforce5459]

Does it have to be 70% alcohol?

[@ThunderKat]

I been using this method for more than a year and i can tell you this: A professional lent cleaner cost more but the result are somehow better (leaves a small residual layer that cover all scratches on cell phones like magic), still for a cheap monitor this is the best solution, but for expensives camera optical lens i would not recommend this ;)

[@someonemus6271]

OF COURSE NOT GOD NO

[@robbie552]

What’s a “lent” cleaner???! 🤦‍♀️

[@ThunderKat]

@@robbie552 Lense maybe? Es un trapito que compras en la óptica hecho en materiales de tela fino para evitar rayar el plástico, micro-fibra o seda combinado con un líquido especial. Wow just notice is a 10 years old comment...

i thought alcohol could do some damage on your phone oleophobic coating?

[@18266609]

it will

[@jtbwitit1]

thanks!

[@Sjade91]

Really helpful

[@corporateinspirational275]

Thanks!

[@hz2204]

can you directly use isopropyl alcohol without the water?

[@Frank-Thoresen]

No!

[@masahitonishimura8379]

Would it make a difference if I just use rubbing alcohol and not dilute it

[@RaiseDennis]

Diluting is necessary cause other wise it will ruin your coating on your screen

[@Byakine]

i love this girl.

[@Withawat1]

any pharmacy stores....

[@FluxF101]

can I use beer in place of alcohol

[@urimofuckacheese]

and for camera lensE?

[@sherrybowen4432]

How about eyeglass cleaner?

[@jaushabakkas8127]

Thank freaking you!!!!

[@SumitPalTube]

What's the harm in using isopropyl alcohol (70℅ or higher) directly?

[@PracticaProphetica]

It evaporates too fast. You need the water to pick up the grime, and then the alcohol to make it dry quickly.

[@LostMySauce]

Any store...

[@pattycarljackson]

cause it works and it doesnt harm your screen like windex would if anyone would use that

[@TheRachel3131]

can i used boiled water?

[@clarianken4223]

+scrappy Queen boiled water still has a lot of residue so dont use it

[@infou]

scrappy Queen yeaaa

[@thirdman5484]

only the steam... just put a lid on the pan and occasionally drain the condensation on the lid into a clear glass

[@Petermudpants]

useful, thanks

[@ruffamaryders]

yes

[@Jsantosishere]

so alll i need is alcohol and water??? can i put liqor in there, all i got in my crib !

[@ameer4ever]

Sharon sharon sharon ..... u r the best : )

[@adamibrhm29]

Why would u use vinegar to clean a screen???

[@mauricefordii7856]

Thanks booski and you're gorgeous

[@zane3470]

I ran out of alcohol so I used water and put 2 little drops of soap in a bottle and it works great!

[@rajnair5910]

Never seen such beautiful and clean fingers!!!!!!!!!

[@joshuabrown3654]

You're a weird kinda dude.

[@Marthurx2x]

It says directly on apples website do not put liquids on the screen. I just use a microfiber cloth and it gets everything off

[@erickadrianvf]

THANK YOU. I'm not proud to say this but my macbook is DIRTY bc I didn't know what to use exactly.

[@MrDjtuck]

Awesome advice. It worked well for me. BTW-She is absolutely drop dead gorgeous!

[@jackiemorrison4364]

Desperate old saddo!! Stick to licking windows

[@richardvacanti4265]

I use about one tenth alcohol

[@xxar080xx]

pretty and geeky just how i like

[@GaneshMKarhale]

Really good video no timepass in this video.

[@maricelys2025]

wat water???

[@zir786]

I don't have an of them items at home. How do I get hold of the alcohol.... First world problems :/

[@FATfreq]

can i use it on my led or lcd screen. i do have isopropyl alcohol in my home can i use it with water on led or lcd screen. please help me, my all screens are become very dirty.

[@bamkirstenkianpierre7857]

yes u can

[@anneabe1868]

Alcohol-based cleaners may damage your phone as they can corrode and remove the protective coating on the glass screen . A screen protector can protect your screen, but there are lots of other parts of your phone that can potentially get damaged by too much liquid. A safer way to disinfect your phone is using a specialized mobile phone sanitizer like atom cleanse. I'm currently using it and so far, so good. It's very easy, convenient and effective at killing all the germs.

[@xdestinee1232x]

Does it have to be 70 isopropyl alcohol or can it be just alcohol? Please answer someone

[@zeek3580]

No you can use some wild turkey

[@Roberto213100]

Those this work with LED 3D screens

[@eduardorodriguez694]

Been using this method for years and never had an issue. I use less than half of what she used for alcohol though.

[@burf4963]

Same here. I use about one part alcohol and two parts water, if not less alcohol.

[@johnt.5646]

where did you find isopropyl alcohol 70 percent? I've some trouble while trying to find it!

[@johnt.5646]

@@burf4963 where did you find isopropyl alcohol 70 percent? I've some trouble while trying to find it!

[@eduardorodriguez694]

@@johnt.5646 CVS or Target!

[@johnt.5646]

@@eduardorodriguez694 thank you so much!! I may be really unlucky tho, because I'm not in US and cvs doesn't work for me and in the other site it's not available (it's not available also in amazon). I wanna cry 😅😭. Do you know if I can replace it with something else?

[@mcintosh1346]

What if I have 90% isopropyl alcohol?

[@jishwadun5136]

can u use 91

[@joshuabrown3654]

I'm sure you can, if you just dilute it a bit more. Like 70/30 instead of 50/50.

[@Berniceanaya]

this question might be pretty dumb but what's the difference between distilled water and purified??

[@ZogerOx]

+Bernice Anaya Purified is just essentially "cleaner" water. Distilled is 100% guaranteed to not have any minerals or impurities, since many people use it for very important things like cleaning electronics or for use in deep cell batteries.

[@arjay0490]

its the process. Distillation and Purification. Distillation is heating up the water and collecting the vapor, which they then bottled. Purification is when water passes thru several stages of filter to clean the water.

[@RE2PECT]

is it isopropyl Rubbing alcohol 70%. RUbbing alcohol?

[@pulizia]

che belloooooooooooooo

[@kiddem17]

my moms so paranoid she'd probably think i'm making meth

[@deepaks3979]

i use it on my screen protector and i used 50% isopropyl alcohol

[@ThunderKat]

Pharmacy/drug store, is very common just like alcohol don´t worry, and destiled water is what we use for the car, so any car station will do.