Office Supplies – an Office Cleaning Guide
When buying cleaning products for your office supplies cupboard there are several
very important questions you need to know the answers to.
Can I use a glass cleaner on my LCD display?
No. Most manufacturers recommend against this, because glass cleaners contain alcohol and ammonia. LCD screens have a plastic coat finish, which can react badly when put into contact with these products. Using a glass cleaner on an LCD monitor may cause it to turn the screen yellow or cause stress cracks to appear on the plastic.
My screen has streaks after cleaning, how do I fix this?
Streaks may appear if the cleaning product has not been fully wiped from the screen. The best way to remove the streaks is to start the cleaning process over again. Simply trying to reclean the streaky area will not usually have any positive effect, and could make it worse.
Can I clean my screen with paper towels?
Paper based products such as paper towels and tissue paper can scratch the display and leave marks. They will also leave small pieces ingrained in the screen which over time will weaken the monitor. Using computer cleaning wipes is a much better alternative.
My mouse won’t move in some directions!
This usually means dirt has collected on the rollers. To fix this, turn the mouse over and release the ball, then use a small sharp instrument such as a nail file to clean the dirt off the rollers. You can then get a cleaning fluid to lightly rub on the rollers (with something like cotton balls) to prevent them collecting more dirt.
My mouse sticks to the mousepad!
Turn the mouse over and clean any dirt off the areas in contact with the desk or mouse pad. Then clean the surface with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before reusing the mouse on it.
My mouse won’t allow me to click properly!
This usually means there is dust stuck under the buttons. Turn the mouse over and unscrew the base, then simply blow the dust out of the mouse.
