So you can't clean a Samsung TV screen?

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apparently there is a big issue where if you clean certain Samsung tv screens that have a reflective
coating then it smudges and you cant get rid of the smudges.
I've read online of people saying it can be distracting as you may notice it in dark scenes when viewing content.

So is this another overblown issue on the net or does anyone have experience here?

thanks.
 
A really good thick micro fibre cloth will clean up any streaks without any cleaning solvents. The worst I've ever had to use was a section of a damp cloth. Nothing else and is good as new. No streaks or fibers left behind.
 
I had an old Samsung TV that I thought had a dirty patch from its previous owner. I rubbed it not particularly vigorously with the sleeve from my top only to realise that the mark was actually damage to the a anti-glare coating, which I had then managed to remove even more of :rolleyes:
 
El Jimben said:
I had an old Samsung TV that I thought had a dirty patch from its previous owner. I rubbed it not particularly vigorously with the sleeve from my top only to realise that the mark was actually damage to the a anti-glare coating, which I had then managed to remove even more of :rolleyes:
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thank you thats what i thought.
you cant infact clean those screens what so ever ;)
 
movingtables said:
thanks for the reply's
have you guys got a Samsung tv with the reflective coating?
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Yes.
- Cleaning with liquid dissolves the reflective coating and you get a nasty blue-ish streak across your expensive tv.
- You can dust it with a dry microfibre cloth.
- If you sneeze and need to clear the little specks off, just lick your finger and dab it on then gently wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth (be very precise and careful), the result will be noticeable but you kept it as small as possible, it gets slightly better over time.
- Defo not suitable tvs for someone with kids. Or a wife who will just ignore you and wipe it with a damp cloth.
- My advice would be to get a tv with a glass front so you can easily clean it. I would never have bought it had I realised.
 
throwaway4372 said:
Yes.
- Cleaning with liquid dissolves the reflective coating and you get a nasty blue-ish streak across your expensive tv.
- You can dust it with a dry microfibre cloth.
- If you sneeze and need to clear the little specks off, just lick your finger and dab it on then gently wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth (be very precise and careful), the result will be noticeable but you kept it as small as possible, it gets slightly better over time.
- Defo not suitable tvs for someone with kids. Or a wife who will just ignore you and wipe it with a damp cloth.
- My advice would be to get a tv with a glass front so you can easily clean it. I would never have bought it had I realised.
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many thanks for your reply sir.
 
My old Samsung monitor had an anti glare coating, but can't say it was every an issue cleaning it with a damp cloth or a moisture finger. It was a 10 year old screen though, so maybe a tougher coating? Also as it's a monitor rather than a tv, it was smaller and a tb, so maybe coated differently. My current Samsung TV has the nanocolpyr and that cleans fine the same way and that's 6 years old.
 
I've just got a new Samsung and just wipe it over with a damp cloth. Can't say I have ever seen any streaks or issues. Perhaps mine doesn't have a non reflective coating.
 
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