Don’t use hand sanitizer on your 15” screen

[M109Rider]

I used it to clean the screen, and while it certainly didn’t damage the actual screen, it momentarily (about a minute or two) made the screen functions go wonky. Like I was pressing multiple areas at once. Kept doing it until it thoroughly dries, or you wipe it off.

No damage, but likely not a good option on the screen. Note the sanitizer has 70% alcohol.

cheers.

 

[XLR82XS]

I don't know why anyone would do that. Sanitize your hands! I use a microfiber to clean prints from the screen.

 

[JulienW]

Hand sanitizers have lubricants to help your skin deal with the drying alcohol. If you feel the need use isopropyl alcohol w/microfiber since you screen doesn't need lubricating.

 

[kpeng]

Why would you do this?

 

[boaterva]

A Clorox wipe is also a good idea. It’s what’s recommenced for your phone. Then use a microfiber after it dries.

 

[NedH]

A Clorox wipe is also a good idea. It’s what’s recommenced for your phone. Then use a microfiber after it dries.

Except bleach and metal don't get along very well.

 

[Darmie]

There are many different articles on what to use and what not to use on a phone screen. Now Apple states ok to use clorox wipes. Even Samsung says you can use 70% alcohol to wipe down your phone. It use to be known that any chemical like ammonia or alcohol could damage the protective layer of screens. Maybe we'll see something from Tesla on screen cleaning.

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[M109Rider]

Why would you do this?

I don't know why anyone would do that. Sanitize your hands! I use a microfiber to clean prints from the screen.

Are you really asking why I’m sanitizing my screen during a COVID outbreak ?

Ive been sanitizing everything I can. The question is why would you NOT Do that as an added precaution. You touch the screen multiple times every time you drive.
Even if your hands are sanitized, the risk is there.

There is your why.

 

[XLR82XS]

Only a risk of lots of people are in your car and/or touching your screen. If you're keeping clean then you're doing all you can. Practice clean habits.

 

[RedModel3]

Did you put it in cleaning mode before you wiped it down?

 

[kpeng]

Are you really asking why I’m sanitizing my screen during a COVID outbreak ?

Ive been sanitizing everything I can. The question is why would you NOT Do that as an added precaution. You touch the screen multiple times every time you drive.
Even if your hands are sanitized, the risk is there.

There is your why.

lol....

Maybe because Hand Sanitizer is for your...hands.

It's in the name.

There are plenty of anti-bacterial car cleaning products available that you can use.

 

[M109Rider]

Only a risk of lots of people are in your car and/or touching your screen. If you're keeping clean then you're doing all you can. Practice clean habits.

Well, you would hope. This virus can be stirred up from clothes, seats etc. It can then deposit on the screen, that you touch.

 

[M109Rider]

Did you put it in cleaning mode before you wiped it down?

Yup.

 

[M109Rider]

lol....

Maybe because Hand Sanitizer is for your...hands.

It's in the name.

There are plenty of anti-bacterial car cleaning products available that you can use.

Thanks Captain Obvious.
Not sure about your area, but there are NO wipes available anywhere here that are effective on this virus.

All we have that has 70% alcohol is hand sanitizer. I wipe it off, but it still makes the screen temporality wonky.

 

[MrBadger]

Soap and water - which is why WHO guidelines says to wash hands with soap and water Advice for public - you only need hand sanitiser if you don't have a convenient source of soap and water.

How to clean your smartphone safely

Both reliable sources

 

[Pat Fung]

I used it to clean the screen, and while it certainly didn’t damage the actual screen, it momentarily (about a minute or two) made the screen functions go wonky. Like I was pressing multiple areas at once. Kept doing it until it thoroughly dries, or you wipe it off.

No damage, but likely not a good option on the screen. Note the sanitizer has 70% alcohol.

cheers.

there is a product called "whoosh" on the market for cleaning screens,non toxic and alcohol free. made in toronto canada

 

[kpeng]

Thanks Captain Obvious.
Not sure about your area, but there are NO wipes available anywhere here that are effective on this virus.

All we have that has 70% alcohol is hand sanitizer. I wipe it off, but it still makes the screen temporality wonky.

I'm not talking about wipes. Don't use those on your interior either.

Antibacterial Car Care Products

 

[Atari2600]

The manual says to use a dry cloth that is not statically charged.

 

[M109Rider]

there is a product called "whoosh" on the market for cleaning screens,non toxic and alcohol free. made in toronto canada

Thanks, but If they’re alcohol free, they won’t work...
They need alcohol or some other ingredient that breaks down the fatty layer around this protein / virus. If it doesn’t, it’s ineffective.

 

[M109Rider]

Soap and water - which is why WHO guidelines says to wash hands with soap and water Advice for public - you only need hand sanitiser if you don't have a convenient source of soap and water.

How to clean your smartphone safely

Both reliable sources

You’re 100% correct.
I don’t have soap and water on the road though.