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The TV screen is covered in fingerprints. What should you clean it with?

A soft microfiber cloth, wiped gently. Never spray anything right on the TV.

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  1. Window cleaner and a paper towel
  2. A gentle microfiber cloth ✔
  3. A spray of rubbing alcohol

Why: TV screens are fragile and have special coatings. Samsung says gently wipe with a microfiber cloth and never use window cleaner, alcohol or paper towels. Turn the TV off first.

Huh, didn't know that: Samsung says never spray water directly onto the TV; liquid can seep inside.

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Answer: A gentle microfiber cloth. TV screens are fragile and have special coatings. Samsung says gently wipe with a microfiber cloth and never use window cleaner, alcohol or paper towels. Turn the TV off first.

  1. How to clean your Samsung TV (Samsung US Support) www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10005221
    To clean the frame and screen, gently wipe it with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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