More and more schools are embracing Clevertouch screens as part of the digital classroom, and tablets are becoming an important learning tool as well as a popular home and business device. There are a lot of uses for touch screen technology, and whether you’re using it for a class of school children or not, the screen will get dirty over time. It’s important to clean the screen to make sure you’re getting the most from the investment – and can see the screen clearly!
Do you need any special equipment?
You don’t need a lot of specialist equipment to keep your screens clean. We would recommend using gloves when cleaning the screens – this is partly to protect your skin from the cleaning fluid but also because it stops you accidentally adding more marks while you’re trying to clean them away. You need to avoid acidic or corrosive cleaners as these are likely to damage the screen. Water is also a no-no; if this gets into the workings of the screen or tablet it can cause a lot of damage. Clevertouch recommend model 50 of the sprayway detergent for their screens but if you don’t have this, the best approach is to use an isopropyl cleaner which is designed for this purpose. The only other equipment you’ll need is two glass cleaning cloths, which are anti-dust, lint-free or made of microfiber.
How do I go about cleaning the Clevertouch?
These rules apply to cleaning a lot of technology, but many people forget to take some of these points into account and learn the hard way that a simple mistake or skipping a few steps to save time can cost you a lot more in the long run. That’s why we’ve put together a list of “do’s and don’ts” for cleaning a Clevertouch or any other touchscreen device.
- Don’t just put the screen in sleep mode
- Do turn the screen off and unplug the cable
- Do put on your gloves before starting
- Don’t spray directly onto the screen as there is a risk of moisture getting in at the bottom of the screen
- Do shake the cleaner and spray on the cloth
- Do wipe side to side in the same direction
- Do wipe the screen with a dry cloth afterwards in the same way to remove any remaining marks
We’re always on hand to help people with their technology, so if you’ve got any questions or want to know more about looking after your personal or business devices or your school’s technology, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.