How to Keep Dust off a Television Screen

Last Updated: January 31, 2023

Do you need glasses, or is your television screen just dusty? Television screens actually attract dust, and it doesn't take long for this accumulation to seriously affect the quality of your picture. You can dust your screen every day if you've got nothing better to do, or you can keep your TV dust-free. If you still can't see your favorite show clearly after trying the steps below, make an appointment with your eye doctor.

Steps

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Clean excess dirt and dust off your TV screen. If you haven't cleaned your television in a while, turn it off and use a damp cloth to remove dirt, dust, and grease. The steps below will help keep dust off your screen, but they won't keep your kids' fingerprints off, too.
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Wipe the screen with a clean dryer sheet. Dryer sheets (the fabric softener sheets that you place in your clothes dryer) can reduce static cling on your TV screen just like they do so for your shirts. It's this static that attracts dust to your screen, so gently wiping the dryer sheet all over your screen will help repel dust.

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Use the dryer sheet on the rest of the TV and the remote. Wipe the dryer sheet all over the TV and the remote control, too. While dust on these parts won't affect your picture quality, this will still make your household cleaning easier

Community Q&A

Question

How do I clean dust off of sensitive electronic equipment and circuit boards?

Community Answer

Do not try to wash them. There is a spray that you can put on electronic equipment such as freeze or tech spray. If you don't have that, you can use a small brush or tissue paper to clean dust off - just be careful not to not anything off the boards and don't scrub too hard.
Question

How can I clean cat dander from important documents?

Community Answer

Use a dry duster.
Question

Do I need to get my air ducts cleaned to cut down on dust in the house?

Community Answer

It's a good idea, both to cut down on dust and to be sure your HVAC is working properly. Get a home performance contractor to check for leaky ducts which may be pulling dirty air from an attic or basement. If your ducts are leaking, you are also spending more on energy costs to heat/cool unnecessary areas.