What Are LCD Screens Made of?
Before you made the leap to a LCD (liquid crystal display) television, chances are you owned a traditional CRT (cathode ray tube), or picture tube, television. CRT televisions rely on thick glass screens to display an image. If you have ever tried to lift a large CRT, you know how heavy it is. More than half of the weight of a CRT is due to the glass screen. LCD televisions use a soft plastic film that permits the crystals to be illuminated and display the moving images. While LCD displays deliver top-of-the-line video, the plastic composition attracts dust and other particles in the air. How to Clean an LCD Screen Owners of LCD televisions must change their television-cleaning habits. CRT displays could be cleaned with a damp paper towel or Windex, but the membrane that holds the LCD crystals can be damaged by harsh chemicals or cloths. Many electronics stores carry LCD display-cleaning kits, which are usually a combination of a spray bottle and soft cloth or pre-moistened wipes. A do
