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My screens are under constant attack when the kids are home for summer. Between movie marathons, video calls, and endless rounds of PS5 games, my wall-mounted TV (supposedly out of reach) somehow collects sticky handprints and who knows what else.
Maybe you can relate. That’s why a good TV screen cleaner is a must-have for every household. But not all screen cleaners are created equal. Most screen cleaners these days are designed to clean all screens — including TVs, phones, laptops, desktop monitors, and tablets. Still, it’s a good idea to make sure the cleaner you’re purchasing is intended for the device you’re cleaning.
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What is the best TV screen cleaner right now?
Our pick for the best TV screen cleaner overall is the WHOOSH! 2.0 Cleaner, which is alcohol- and ammonia-free and comes in a large bottle that will last you a long time and eviscerate countless smudges. Read on for more of our picks of the best screen cleaners you can buy right now.
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WHOOSH! earned the top spot on our list of best cleaners for several reasons. And we’re not the only ones who think so–the company claims Apple uses this cleaner in its stores. It’s also alcohol- and ammonia-free (meaning it’s great for those sensitive to strong smells or chemicals), and it’s extremely effective in small amounts, so the 16.9-ounce bottle should last you a while (and includes two cleaning cloths).
If you’re eco-conscious, the newest version of WHOOSH! uses refillable cartridges, saving up to 75% plastic waste according to the company. There’s also a travel sized bottle available if you need on-the-go cleaning, plus an option for wipes.
With two kids in my house, I’m forever finding handprints and other smudges and smears on my electronics. WHOOSH! is the most effective screen cleaner I’ve used, and I’ve been on the same bottle for over a year.
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Look no further than Screen Mom Screen Cleaner if you’re searching for a screen clear for kids’ devices. It’s free from alcohol, ammonia, and other chemicals, meaning there’s no danger of little hands touching or ingesting it. It only comes with 30 wipes, but the 16-ounce bottle will last you a while, as the company says one swipe is enough to clean any smudge.
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Click Clean is both a cloth and a spray bottle in one, with one side of the spray bottle covered in a microfiber material. It’s very compact so it easily fits in a pocket or purse, and also doubles as a phone stand. Tise cleaning spray works on any screen — laptop, phone, television, or tablet. While other sprays leave a coating to keep away fingerprints, reviewers say that this one doesn’t.
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While technically the OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe Laptop Cleaner doesn’t contain any cleaning liquid, it still makes our list of the best screen cleaners. It has a microfiber pad to clean smudges and fingerprints, and a brush to wipe dust and dirt away from crevices. We’ve found it to be ideal for laptop or phone cleaning, but it still holds its own for larger electronics as well (it may just take a while longer because of the small size). You’ll need an additional cleaning spray for deeper dirt, but this is an excellent option for light cleaning.
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Eveo bills itself as a premium screen cleaner, and works with almost any screen, including LCD, LED, CRT, and OLED. It includes a microfiber cloth and comes in a large 16-ounce spray bottle. If you’re looking for a versatile cleaner that can handle any electronic screen, put this on your list.
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My pick for the best TV screen cleaner overall is the WHOOSH! 2.0 Cleaner as it’s alcohol- and ammonia-free, and comes in a large bottle that will last you a long time. Check out our chart below to see how other options stack up.
| Best Screen Cleaner | Cost |
| WHOOSH! 2.0 Cleaner | $20 |
| Calyptus Screen Cleaner | $10 |
| Screen Mom Screen Cleaner | $14 |
| Click Clean Screen Cleaner | $15 |
| OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe | $12 |
| EVEO Screen Cleaner Spray | $15 |
| Choose this screen cleaner… | If you want… |
| WHOOSH! 2.0 Cleaner | An all-around fantastic screen cleaner that can be used on just about any electronic device. |
| Calyptus Screen Cleaner | A screen cleaner that’s all-natural and plant-based with no chemicals. |
| Screen Mom Screen Cleaner Spray | A chemical-free option good for kids’ devices. |
| Click Clean Screen Cleaner | A portable option that always keeps your cloth with your spray so you can clean on the go. |
| OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe | A screen cleaner specifically for laptops that also cleans your keyboard. |
| EVEO Screen Cleaner Spray | A premium screen cleaner suited for all devices. |
Picking a screen cleaner might sound like a very simple choice, but when you’re dealing with expensive electronics that you use daily, it’s a decision you want to be sure to get right.
- Use: Not all screen cleaners are created equal. Most screen cleaning products can handle multiple screens, but not all cleaners can. Make sure you’re choosing one designed for all screen types.
- Portability: My favorite cleaner on the list is probably the least portable because it comes in a big bottle. That’s not a problem for me because I work from home and don’t have any other screens to clean except my car. If you do have work devices you want to clean, though, make sure you’re choosing a cleaner you can easily tote around.
- Cost: The cleaners on this list all cost under $20, and the pricier ones come in larger bottles that should last a while.
- Eco-friendliness: We looked at what chemicals go into these screen cleaners to find some eco-friendly options.
When possible, we used our own experience to build this list. Several of these products are ones we really use, so we were familiar with what worked. For ones we haven’t personally tried, we chose reliable brands that had a large number of positive reviews. We also tried to select a range of products to include some for the environmentally conscious and some that weren’t sprays.
While alcohol wipes are generally safe for most electronic screens, most manufacturers recommend avoiding them for cell phones. Most phones today have a protective coating on the glass, and alcohol can wear that down, making the device dirtier over time. Wipes that contain bleach should never be used on an electronic device. It’s best to stick to wipes designed for screens.
Don’t spray liquid directly on an electronic screen. Instead, spray a cloth (preferably microfiber) and wipe the screen. Spraying a screen could lead to liquid getting inside, and especially if it contains alcohol, it could damage components.
Many electronic screens aren’t glass, and those that are often have very thin, fragile screens. Glass cleaner should never be used on electronics. Instead, use a cleaning solution specifically designed for electronics or at the very least, a damp microfiber cloth with just water.
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