Using computers for business used to be for corporate types only.
Now, most people in an office use them, as do those in retail or processing work orders.
When computerized equipment is not kept free of dust and debris, it will not last as long and will be more difficult to read the screen.
Using compressed air and microfiber towels is key to prolonging the life of computers and monitors.
Launder the microfiber towel routinely for cleaning.
Do not use fabric softener.
Dust Working in a dusty environment is hazardous not only to the life span of the typical flat screen computer monitor, but laptops and standard monitor and work order center displays as well.
In environments high in dust, they must be wiped down frequently and regularly.
One reason that microfiber towels are popular for this task is that bare human hands can damage the screen.
The oils from human hands can cause flatscreen monitors to go bad sooner rather than later.
These special cotton towels do not need to be dampened to attract dust.
The user can simply wipe off the surfaces with the microfiber towels, taking the dust along for the ride.
For tough to reach crevices, a can or mechanized compressed air cleaner will often do the trick.
Once the dust is blown out, clumps and dust bunnies can be wiped away with cotton towels.
Fibers One problem with using non-lint-free rags to clean computer monitor screens is that when the wrong type of cloth or cleaning element is used, small particles of the cloth are left behind.
On one hand, these fibers make the surface look as if it has not been cleaned in quite some time.
On the other hand, they can become electrically charged and, if there are enough of them, potentially cause problems.
Liquids From time to time, computer monitors and the outer cases of hard drives come in contact with liquids.
Cleaning up the spill or drip promptly can be done with a microfiber towel.
These cloths are very absorbent and will prevent liquids from seeking into the computer's circuitry or damaging the monitor's surface.
If the liquid has dried, try removing it first without dampening the towel.
If this fails, use a very small amount of water.
Be sure the equipment is turned off before attempting to clean it.
Gently rub the debris from the surface.
If this is not sufficient, use warm water or any specially made surface compound to remove the dried on spill.