Hi,
my XPS gets dirty already. You really see it on the surface of the phone. Whats the best method to clean it or how do you guys clean your white SXS? Rubbing with my finger is not enough.
greets
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I use a microfibre cloth. I dampen it slightly if I cannot get any excess dirt off.
Microfiber cloth should do the job... Also you can use min cream if the dirt is too stubborn ...
what exactly is min cream?
dampen and microfiber does not help :-/
Try using an eraser to rub off the stain..
Personal experience - only use eraser if the stain is real bad, cos the top coating may be rubbed away. It happened to me.
If eraser alone doesnt work as well, apply a thin layer of toothpaste (which contain small amount of breach) on top of the cover, wait till it dry and then rubbed away the toothpaste with an eraser. Again use this method only if the stain is persistant and cant easily be removed.
*decides to get black*
ok i'll try an eraser carefully and see what happens.
EDIT: Rubber does also not work. I will address that to sony. anyway they are exchanging devices in germany that have problems with yellow spots on the display when the device is getting around 40°C.
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hi all,
im just would like to get your idea on how you cleen your hero which has teflon and no teflon? i usually use a damp cotton or cleaning fabric to wipe it to remove grease, oil and dirt. any tips? is your white hero starting to get a yellowish color?
No - because i have a soft gel cover for it which ive had on it since the 2nd week ive had my white hero.
like i clean all my electronics stuff: with a microfiber cloth. since i got the mf pouch for the hero i don't think i have to ever clean it again, besides from that i would use a dry mf cloth. if that is not enough take some warm water and moisten the mf a little bit. has been good for computers, screens, laptops, mobiles etc...
orouborus said:
is your white hero starting to get a yellowish color?
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Apparently HTC are recommending Mr Clean Magic erasers to fix that.....(JML Magic erasers for those of us in the UK)
I've got a graphite Hero so I don't need to worry about the case becoming discoloured.
For the screen, I use a microfibre cloth (that came with a pair of glasses) for polishing up the screen. Works a treat. Anything else that sticks to the screen easily cleans off with a damp cloth followed by a polish up with the microfibre cloth
+1 for the microfibre cloth. With the coating on the screen, it works superbly well.
orouborus said:
hi all,
im just would like to get your idea on how you cleen your hero which has teflon and no teflon? i usually use a damp cotton or cleaning fabric to wipe it to remove grease, oil and dirt. any tips? is your white hero starting to get a yellowish color?
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When I had a white teflon one I got a curry spilt over it. Only thing that would bring it clean was Cif creme.
yeah i read that you shouldnt use water. did anyone try using a damp cloth? would the teflon coating be removed from it?
kendong2 said:
like i clean all my electronics stuff: with a microfiber cloth. since i got the mf pouch for the hero i don't think i have to ever clean it again, besides from that i would use a dry mf cloth. if that is not enough take some warm water and moisten the mf a little bit. has been good for computers, screens, laptops, mobiles etc...
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I concur with the micro fibre cloth. I have a small sheet which I carry with me 4x5" which I regularly wipe my phone with great for eye glasses etc too.
sandpaper (also fixes the slippy syndrome)... or if i have the odd stubborn curry stain i use the trusty blowtorch with a paint scraper.
my phones is mint!
Sandpaper? That doesn´t sound too good to me. Wouldn´t advise anyone to "clean" his or her Hero with sandpaper.
I actually use my trouser leg or my shirtsleeve to clean my (white) Hero - works perfectly.
nicelad_uk said:
When I had a white teflon one I got a curry spilt over it. Only thing that would bring it clean was Cif creme.
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Same thing here, nothing worked, I gave up but after 3 days it magicly disappeared probably a secret property of teflon's anti-curry formula
The black felt cloth was pushed against my NT in my bag. No there are two black marks on the silver edge right next to the screen. Anyone know how to clean that off? I tried a cloth with some water with no results. Thanks, Endless.
I find I get the best results with Cascade and my dishwasher. Make sure you have "heated drying" on when you do it.
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Sounds intriguing.. I may try some Oxyclean.
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Seriously, I think it has something to do with the texture of the surface. I've had my NT in a leather folio for two days now, and it's already picked up the black of the leather.
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I have been using a purple eyeglass cleaning cloth to wipe off fingerprints and such since I got mine. Recently I noticed some of the purple color had come off onto the silver edges next to the screen. I dampened a piece of paper towel with rubbing alcohol and wiped away. It took a little bit of rubbing but the color came off without hurting the original silver finish on the Nook Tablet. The alcohol I used was only 50% isopropyl. I would use it again if needed. Good Luck.
This gray microfiber cloth may be worth a try to avoid having to clean with alcohol all the time. I have a different type of gray microfiber cloth that doesn't seem to mess bother the gray exterior of the NT.
I've seen a couple of reports of folks cleaning their Tablet with the black cloth that comes with the screen protector from B&N and it leaving permanent black marks on the edge. One of them got a replacement from B&N.
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser ftw!
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I use 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and a soft cloth to clean/degrease my Nook all the time (3+ times a day) with no issue. 70% IPA should give you more cleaning power than water but be gentle on the plastic unlike other solvents like acetone, toluene, etc.
I used nook cloth aswell and it stained my son's bezel. I think it is because of this porous rubber coat on the frame. I have seen it before and seems to be very absorbent to dye. design flaw by Barnes and noble for sure.
Having this same problem. Got a case for my NT and now deciding to sell it on ebay. Took off the case to clean it up only to find that there are black scuffs all over the gray bezel that so far have not been removable (tried alcohol, lighter fluid, fantastik, windex).
Gonna try oxyclean and CLR and vinegar next but I fear it will not work and possibly make it worse. Wonder if B&N will admit to this problem and replace it. Probably the same issue for Nook Color but the black bezel hid the problem.
So I'm out of ideas.. I've tried everything I can think of..
alcohol, peroxide, oxyclean, fantastic, 409, wd-40, goo-gone, comet, vinegar, CLR, limeaway, and scrubbing bubbles.
Using an old baby toothbrush and rubbing on small spots on the back to test... but no success. No fading, nothing.
My NT looks like it has freckles and I'm about to ebay it anyway (Got HTC Flyer now) but really wish it was cleaner.
This is just one edge, but all 4 edges and the back look like this:
this would work, but i am not sure you want to do it, i'd make sure to mask of the screen just in case but:
some 00/000/0000 steel wool and buff that crap out.
The silver paint is really a poor choice. I've been pretty careful in the few days I've had mine and I notice a scuff around the volume button... I'm assuming from my fingernail... which I keep short.
I use eyeglass cleaner. I spray it on a soft cloth, then use that to rub off all the fingerprints, etc. Works like a charm.
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I use eyeglass cleaner. I spray it on a soft cloth, then use that to rub off all the fingerprints, etc. Works like a charm.
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I use the same for my screen. My eye doctor gives little kits w/ a cloth and a bottle of cleaner for free when you get a new pair of specs. Works like a charm.
Barring that I'd go w/ rubbing alcohol for the silver bits.
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So I'm out of ideas.. I've tried everything I can think of..
alcohol, peroxide, oxyclean, fantastic, 409, wd-40, goo-gone, comet, vinegar, CLR, limeaway, and scrubbing bubbles.
Using an old baby toothbrush and rubbing on small spots on the back to test... but no success. No fading, nothing.
My NT looks like it has freckles and I'm about to ebay it anyway (Got HTC Flyer now) but really wish it was cleaner.
This is just one edge, but all 4 edges and the back look like this:
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The silver metal edges on my Nook have also gotten black\brown blotches from the case (not leather) I'm using.
I tried many of the same cleaning tricks you did including dish washing detergent. The marks faded a bit, but they are still there.
I'm very satisfied with my Nook and plan to keep it. I covered the metal edges with scotch tape (1/2" is just wide enough to cover the area most affected by the blotching). This will keep it from getting worse, and hopefully someone will find a cleaning solution that will work. The tape is entirely under the case, so it is not seen and doesn't get tampered in any way.
My NT has the same problem. Does anyone find the way to solve this problem?
If you are out of ideas, you could use masking tape to tape off the screen, then paint it. Just a random thought
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Glad I haven't had this problem with mine. I've had mine for probably 6 months now in a leather case and it appears to be fine.
Barnes & Noble says not to use any moisture: "You should clean the VividView™ color touchscreen using a lint-free, micro-fiber cleaning cloth. Do not use any cleaning chemicals, abrasive materials or any moisture to clean the color touchscreen, since this may damage your device."
Cleaning cloths don't get ride of oils, grease, etc. I'd like to use a damp tissue, but I don't know if it's safe. Anyone know what's best?
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Barnes & Noble says not to use any moisture: "You should clean the VividView™ color touchscreen using a lint-free, micro-fiber cleaning cloth. Do not use any cleaning chemicals, abrasive materials or any moisture to clean the color touchscreen, since this may damage your device."
Cleaning cloths don't get ride of oils, grease, etc. I'd like to use a damp tissue, but I don't know if it's safe. Anyone know what's best?
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I would say avoid using water if you can, but what you decide to put on your device is up to you. If you do decide to use water I would say don't use an excessive amount.
Also you could try a coffee filter to wipe your screen {NO GROUNDS} I know it sounds weird but I use it on my tv and monitor and it works well.
I use a lens cleaning cloth on mine, it takes a few tries but it comes clean until I touch it again
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Barnes & Noble says not to use any moisture: "You should clean the VividView™ color touchscreen using a lint-free, micro-fiber cleaning cloth. Do not use any cleaning chemicals, abrasive materials or any moisture to clean the color touchscreen, since this may damage your device."
Cleaning cloths don't get ride of oils, grease, etc. I'd like to use a damp tissue, but I don't know if it's safe. Anyone know what's best?
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I use a microfiber cloth and do the warm breath on the screen.
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I used a semi damp alcohol patch just before I put the screen protector on. I don't think it caused any issues. Screen came out looking like it just came out of the box and now I don't have to worry about it.
Now, I don't think I would recommend doing that a lot, or often, but I don't think it will hurt once or twice.
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Warm breath and sweater sleeve, usually. I'll break out the microfiber cloth if i need to really work some smudge or lines off it.
Used Bounce Dryer Pad. Anti-static also.
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Microfiber cloth has always worked for me!
I put mine in the dishwasher over night. Comes out sparkling clean....
at work we have these lens/screen wipes which say they are 'anti-static/anti-fog lens/screen/lcd cleaner'. it's basically an alcohol wipe that has been designed 'specifically for use on plastic, polycarbonate, glass lenses and computer crt/lcd' screens. I've used those a few times and they work really well.
otherwise i just use my shirt or pants leg.
I use Monster brand screen cleaner and microfiber cloth. I spray the cloth not the screen. Any paper product may scratch the screen, since it is wood based.
However, after I am done cleaning, I find the screen to have a weird textured feel to it. Not sure what it is or how to describe it.
Micro fiber cloth and a little contact lens solution works fantastic.
Hello,
I noticed that after a few months of using my Galaxy S 2 with a rubber case it gets really dirty on the surface, specially the parts that are in contact with the rubber case.
Some of the dirt comes from dust and I guess humidity of the environment letting the back case of the cell phone a some kind of greasy spots. I tried to clean the battery cover with some water with soap and so the bottom part that is attached to the cell phone itself where is the speaker (always being careful of not getting into the speaker) but it appears that the spots doesn't want to disappear.
Is there any good tips about cleaning the case of the cell phone? like to take off those greasy spots that left behind the use of a rubber case?
Thanks for the answers B)
Normally I just use a cleaning cloth for glasses and wipe the phone with it, without any water/soap, works just fine and squeky clean most of the time.
Yeah I tried that.. but for the screen is ok, the problem is with the rest of the cell phone.. As it has spend to much time with the Rubber Case on it got a lot of greasy spots that cannot be clean off with just the cleaning cloth...
Is like if it is kind of sticky glue or something that got attached to the back of the case from the Rubber protector
Hi,
Unfortunately ceramic version also get scratches. After over year of using I've got some really ugly, big scratches on ceramic back.
I wonder if it is possible to polish back surface? Does anyone tried?
I have some experience with polishing car parts, but it's totally different item.
How do you think? Is is possible to polish ceramic? Or maybe I will get only worse...
Hello . Tbh I'm not sure what I would do. As it is a phone. How ever! It is possible to get scratches out of ceramic.
Take the back of (if you can)
mark with chalk all the scratches easy to wipe off.
get a bowl or something filled with nice hot water not to hot though you got a stick you hand in. Make it warm. Shuv some dishwasher liquid in. Good quality. Like fairy liquid or something.
CLEAN THEM SCRATCHES!
then wipe up the scratches and dry up with a clean cloth. One that doesn't leave bobbles or rubbish.
Put a small bit of brass polisher on a clean, soft cloth. Apparently tooth paste or vinagre works, but not tried it. Rub the product into the scratches and all the edges, like your wax a car. Circle Circle circles keep doing it. Eventually the scratches should no longer be visible.
you can stop there although when I did my bathroom tiles I used some car wax just to protect the areas.
I hope this helps. . Don't run at me with knives and lemons if it ruins your phone please xD this works on real ceramic....
Hope I assisted .
Mine with more or less one year old have no scratches in ceramic, only on the aluminium(?) edge and some light scratches in front glass. I have used it almost all time withou a case. !!!!