How often should I clean my monitor?

Dry dust weekly. Damp clean bi-weekly or when fingerprints and smudges are visible.

Can I use isopropyl alcohol?

Some manufacturers allow diluted isopropyl alcohol. Check your manual. Distilled water is always the safest option.

Too much liquid, using tap water (minerals), or a dirty cloth. Use a clean microfiber cloth barely damp with distilled water.

Same method -- microfiber cloth with distilled water. Touchscreens need more frequent cleaning due to fingerprint oils.

Electronics

Your computer monitor need regular cleaning to perform well and last longer. Here's the safe way to do it without damaging sensitive components.

1
Turn off and unplug
Power off the monitor and unplug it. A dark screen makes dust and smudges visible.
2
Dry dust first
Wipe the screen gently with a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust particles.
3
Damp wipe for smudges
Dampen a clean microfiber cloth with distilled water. Wring until barely damp. Wipe in gentle horizontal strokes.
4
Clean the bezel and stand
Use a slightly damper cloth on the plastic bezel and stand, which can handle more moisture than the screen.

TIPKeep a microfiber cloth near your monitor and give it a quick dry wipe daily. Prevents the need for wet cleaning.
TIPDistilled water is all you need. Commercial screen cleaners are unnecessary for regular maintenance.
TIPClean your monitor bi-weekly for a clear, crisp display.

XUsing household glass cleaners, which strip anti-reflective coatings on modern LCD monitors.
XPressing hard on the screen, which damages the LCD panel and can create permanent bright or dead pixels.
XUsing paper towels, which scratch screen coatings and leave lint.

No. Ammonia-based cleaners damage screen coatings. Use distilled water on a microfiber cloth.