Best way to clean a monitor without leaving streaks?

I find myself wondering about the most effective way to clear dust from an LCD monitor or a plasma TV without leaving those unsightly streaks behind?
I have attempted using water paired with a soft microfiber cloth—the kind meant for eyeglasses—but I consistently end up with horizontal lines marking my progress.
Is it necessary to overhaul my cleaning technique entirely, or should I be looking for a different cleaning agent altogether?

Grab yourself a microfiber cloth (you can usually find a 5-pack at Target or Walmart, roughly 12x16 inches) and dampen it just enough to be moist. Wipe down the screen with the damp cloth, then immediately follow up by buffing it dry with a fresh microfiber cloth.
If plain water doesn't quite do the trick, maybe try a mix of 50% water and 50% glass cleaner designed for sensitive surfaces, using that same two-step process mentioned above.

I’ve been using microfiber for years to clean my TV and computer monitor... Just like my friend mentioned earlier... Personally, I like to soak the cloth well, give it a good squeeze so it’s just damp, and then wipe everything down. After that, I just let the water evaporate for a few seconds on the screen—it doesn't leave a single speck of dust behind, and the screens end up looking brand new, straight out of the box. Microfiber 👍

Joshua Garcia3 said:Grab yourself a pack of microfiber cloths (you can find them at Target or Walmart, usually sold in 5-packs roughly 12x15 inches). Just dampen one slightly with water, wipe down the screen, and then immediately buff it dry with a separate, dry microfiber cloth.
If plain water doesn't do the trick, try a mixture of 50% water and 50% specialized glass cleaner, following that exact same two-step process.

That’s perfect, thanks 🙂
Do you happen to have a photo of those cloths, or do you know exactly what they're called? Are they just sitting there in the cleaning aisle near the dish sponges and such?

Larry Ortiz5 said:I've been relying on Microfiber for years to clean my TV and computer monitor. As our colleague mentioned... My personal method involves soaking the cloth thoroughly, giving it a heavy squeeze so it's just damp, and then wiping the surface. I let the moisture evaporate for a few seconds on the screen, and it leaves absolutely zero dust behind. The screens end up looking brand new, straight out of the box. Microfiber 👍

But what about the technique? Are we talking left-to-right motions, or is there a better way?

Or, you can just grab one of those microfiber cloths and lightly mist it with some non-alcoholic lens cleaner—they're usually around $10 and you can find them at any local Visionworks or even a CVS.

I'm going in circles here...

Mixing 70% isopropyl alcohol with toilet paper

I recently stopped by Billie to pick up some cleaning supplies, and they have two different varieties available (30x30cm, $3.75 pack)

1.) For dust—these are more like those larger, fluffy, soft cloths.

2.) For glass—they feel more like technical fabric, similar to a polyester athletic shirt, with much finer pores. The packaging claims they won't leave any streaks behind on the glass.

Which one would you recommend I go with?

For glass

Larry Ortiz5 said:I have been using microfiber cloths for years to clean both my TV and my phone. As my colleague mentioned, there is a specific way to handle it for the best results. Personally, I like to soak the cloth thoroughly, give it a good squeeze so it’s just damp, and then wipe down the screen. After that, I simply let the moisture evaporate for a few seconds on the TV or phone screen. It leaves absolutely zero dust or streaks behind—the screens end up looking brand new, straight out of the box. Microfiber now. 👍

I just stopped by Billie, and I noticed they’re carrying two different sizes—the 30x30cm ones and... $3.75 komad)

When it comes to tackling dust, why settle for anything less than perfection? If you want to actually move the particles rather than just pushing them around, you need to go with something substantial—larger clumps of lint, perhaps? I find that a thick, soft microfiber cloth is absolutely essential for the job.

Regarding the glass cleaner—it’s formulated much like a high-performance polyester athletic shirt, featuring those tiny, breathable pores. The manufacturer claims it leaves absolutely zero streaks or smudges on the glass surface. Does anyone else find that kind of specialized texture actually makes a difference in clarity?

Which one should I go with?

The first one you mentioned is just a soft cloth—don't take this the wrong way, friend, but you're overthinking this like you're trying to pick out a Ferrari when you really just need something to wipe a counter 😁

Larry Ortiz5 said:The first one you mentioned is just a soft rag. Look, don't take this the wrong way, but you're overthinking this like you're trying to pick out a Ferrari from a showroom instead of just grabbing what you need. 😁

Fair enough.
I'm just asking because I'd rather not waste my money on something useless that's just going to sit in a drawer.