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Clean OLED and LCD TV screens in six steps—never spray the panel

Protect screen coatings and electronics: unplug, allow cooling, use a soft dry microfiber cloth and consult model-specific instructions for stubborn marks.

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Spraying glass cleaner directly onto a TV can harm its surface coating or allow liquid into the electronics. We checked LG's October 27, 2026 support guidance against Sony's OLED/LCD instructions. Special-coated panels may have different care rules.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Turn the TV off, unplug it from the wall, and allow the panel to cool. Never handle the plug with wet hands.
2. Read the cleaning section in your model's manual first. OLED, LCD and specially coated anti-reflective screens may have different permitted cleaning methods.
3. Wipe gently in one direction with a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Do not press hard or rub with rough fabric or paper towels.
4. If marks persist, and only when your model allows it, lightly moisten one corner of the cloth with water and wring it nearly dry. LG describes this for standard models, but special coatings may require a different method.
5. Never spray water, window cleaner, alcohol, acetone or other chemicals directly onto the panel. Do not assume disinfectant wipes or abrasive cleaners are suitable.
6. Immediately remove any moisture with a separate dry microfiber cloth and allow the screen to dry fully before reconnecting power. Stop cleaning and seek manufacturer support for scratches or coating damage.

LG USA SupportHow to Safely Clean and Maintain Your LG TV Screen ↗Official LG support updated October 27, 2026. Unplug and cool, use dry microfiber, optional slightly damp cloth for stubborn smudges, no chemical spray or strong pressure.Sony USA SupportHow to care for your OLED/LCD TV ↗Official Sony guidance updated August 11, 2026. Dry microfiber routine; separate exceptional instructions for specially coated models show why model manual must take precedence.Wikimedia CommonsA flat-screen television.jpg ↗EvanProdromou photograph, CC BY-SA 4.0, flat-screen TV example without cleaning demonstration.Wikimedia CommonsCommons reusing content outside Wikimedia – hotlinking ↗Hotlink permission plus obligation to follow separate file-specific license and attribution.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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