Oled screen cleaning

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I found some tiny grease dots on my AW3225QF today which have got worse since I tried to clean it.

I've just made a wider greasy smear...

Any ideas what I can use to clean this?

I tried using a damp cloth (one that came with monitor) but it hasn't helped.
 
This seems to be a hot topic on the internet with no consensus on what the right solution is.

I've seen it mentioned isopropyl + white vinegar or isopropyl + distilled water.

Some say we shouldn't be using isopropyl at all.

Has anyone actually used isopropyl on these monitors?

It seems my safest bet is to try distilled water as thats the only thing mentioned in the user guide for the monitor.

But is that really going to make that much of a difference...
 
I am dubious that distilled water is going to make any difference here.

It was a tiny grease spot that I tried to use tap water and a microfiber cloth to remove and it just smeared it. Don't see how distilled water will make a difference.

I've ordered it anyway and will give it a go on Thursday.

What do I do if it doesn't work?
 
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So these Zeiss wipes should be safe to use on an OLED?

The user manual for my AW3225QF says this:

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What is LCD/LED screen cleaner (without acetone)?

Zeiss wipes?

On the Amazon link @Raymond Lin linked too it says this:

The professional cleaning solution for all high quality, coated precision lenses. High Quality Micro Fine Tissue Suitable for all optical surfaces including smartphones, tablets, laptops, mobile phones, camera's and LCD displays. Gentle and thorough cleaning of all optical surfaces. Quick and easy to use. Using the folded wipe lightly clean away dust and dirt. Unfold the wipe and clean thw surface using circular movements. Dries in seconds. Only use the wipe when moist. 200 individually wrapped moist lens wipes with micro fine tissue for maximum perfomrance. Contains Isopropanol & ethanol, a preservative mixture of : 5 - chloro - 2 - methyl - 2 H - isothiazol - 3 - one and 2 - methyl - 2 H - isothiazol - 3 - one (3:1). Keep out of reach of children. May produce an allergic reaction. If medical advise is needed, have product container or label at hand. Avoid breathing vapours.

Copilot tells me these wipes should be safe to use.
 
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@Raymond Lin I see that Zeiss also make a product for cleaning Smartphones which sounds more like what we are after no?

ZEISS Anti-bacterial smartphone wipes are suitable for cleaning digital screens, LCD, LED, plasma TVs, computers, notebooks, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, keyboards, touch screen protectors, computers, and cameras lenses, and more. The scratch-free, fast-drying disposable cleaning wipes provide streak-free cleaning and effective fog prevention, suitable for everyday use. This rapid drying formulation leaves screens scratch-free and free of fingerprints. The individually wrapped wipes are ideal for use when traveling, at work, at school, for sports, or at home. High-quality, micro-fine tissue will safely remove any dirt or smudges quickly and easily, without damaging the screen. Alcohol-based, ammonia, and fragrance-free, the individually packaged wipes effectively clean all digital surfaces. Pre-moistened ZEISS phone screen wipes are ideal when you're on the go. Safe for use on mobile protectors and all types of Television screens. Simply open the sachet and use it straight away. Includes 60 individually wrapped wipes For cleaning glasses, spectacles, goggles, sunglasses, cameras, binoculars, and screens Pre-moistened Easy to use Travel-friendly and compact Store in a cool, dry place Directions: ZEISS Mobile phone screen wipes are quick and easy to use. Unfold and gently wipe the surface using circular movements until the screen is dry. Only use the wipe when moist. Repeat daily or as needed to ensure clean digital surface.

What exactly is the difference between these smartphone wipes and the lens wipes you linked too?

Ok copilot says that the lens wipes are gentler whilst the smartphone wipes are 70% alcohol.
 
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Ok I've tried the Zeiss Lens Wipes on my work mac book and my AW3225QF.

They are better to use than the distilled water is what I can say.

At least they don't streak and it disappears.

However... Warning do not get any smudges or anything on these oled monitors as they seem a nightmare to clean.

So what's happened is this...

Original problem was I had a oily dot on the screen which I tried to clean with the provided microfiber cloth and tap water.

This was a bad idea as it smudged the dot and left a white sheen on the monitor.

I've tried the Zeiss wipes this evening and they have improved it a little in that the smudge is still there you just have to get the right angle in the light to see it.

I then tried in my infinite wisdom to try the distilled water but this made it worse.

I then tried to clean the damage with more Zeiss wipes and now I have just spread the discoloration further.

It's nothing major as its completely invisible when the monitor is on but it clearly is there at the right angle and light when the monitor is off.

So in other words these monitors are a real nightmare to clean.

You know the rainbowing effect you get with oil well it's a little like that at the right angle and light with a white sheen underlay :(

The Zeiss wipes cleaned up the Mac book very well. But the AW3225QF has a different type of panel and just doesn't clean up well at all.

The other mistake I've done is trying to clean the oily dot in the first place with the provided microfiber cloth and tap water. I think if I had tried the Zeiss wipes from the get go it probably would have worked quite well.
 
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