Projector Screen Cleaning: What You Need
In most cases, you’ll use these items to clean a projector screen:
Microfiber or lint-free soft cotton cloth (you may need two or three) Bowl Water (distilled is preferred) Dish soap Latex gloves Masking tape Isopropyl alcohol Cotton swabs
Optional Cleaning Tools
Optional items that can make the job easier:
Canned airFormula 409Large pencil erasersFoam brushes
Put on the Latex Gloves and Start Cleaning!
Follow the provided video projector screen cleaning tips carefully, as not all screens use the same material. Before proceeding, check your screen’s user guide for details on what, or what not, to do.
Cleaning Manual or Motorized Roll-Up Screens
When you clean a manual or motorized pull-up or pull-down screen, make sure it sets long enough after completing the cleaning process. This way, you’ll be sure it’s completely dry before you roll it up or down into its sealed housing. If you use canned air, use short bursts to loosen the dust and particles. After completing this process, check the screen. If there is no sign of dust, particles, or anything else that may hamper viewing, this may be all you need. However, if you think you need to go further, continue with the next step. Inspect the screen after completing the above step to see if you need to continue. Dip a microfiber or lint-free cotton cloth into the water. After removing, squeeze it, so the cloth is just damp (you don’t want water dripping down the screen or your arm). Use short left/right or up/down motions starting at the upper-left or upper-right corner of the screen. Gently wipe until you complete the process for the entire screen surface or the area you need to clean. When you’re done, inspect the screen to see if it is clean. If so, you can stop. If you still notice a few stuck particles, there is one more thing you can do. Dip the cotton swab into isopropyl alcohol and leave the other end dry. Go to a spot on the screen you want to remove or clean and dab the alcohol end on the spot. Immediately clean the area with the dry end of the cotton swab. If you leave the spot too damp, it may stain the screen, which can’t be removed. If the screen is dirty again when opened, there may be something wrong with the housing. Consult your user guide, dealer or installer, or customer support for further assistance.
