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Cat took a dump on my Display. What should I do?

Shake 'n' Bake

Shake 'n' Bake

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I was trying to remove my cat from my desk and she pooed on my display.

It is a Dell UltraSharp (I think) 2208WFP.

I know I shouldn't have used this method, but I put some Windex on a paper towel and cleaned it with that. Then I went over the whole thing with Windex and paper towel. I never shot Windex onto the display.

What should I do now? The affected area kinda smells like poo.
 
I would think you should just use the standard monitor type cleaners you can buy at the computer store and let the smell fade on its on, hoping for the best

Not much else you can do

MacMini2009 said:
Alcohol
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Drink lots?

Woof, Woof - Dawg
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Shake 'n' Bake said:
I hope you're joking.
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The chemicals in Windex can haze most plastics, including LCD displays (Actually, I've never seen the end results on a display, but I've seen after effects on other transparent plastics.)

edit: I have to go with MacDawg - If the Windex didn't harm it too badly, try iKlear or just a damp cloth. Then, hope for the best on the odor fading.
 
MacDawg said:
I would think you should just use the standard monitor type cleaners you can buy at the computer store and let the smell fade on its on, hoping for the best

Not much else you can do



Drink lots?

Woof, Woof - Dawg
pawprint.gif
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That sounds like the thing to do. What's so special about the display cleaners though?

gr8tfly said:
The chemicals in Windex can haze most plastics, including LCD displays (Actually, I've never seen the end results on a display, but I've seen after effects on other transparent plastics.)
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I forgot that, but do you seriously think it warrants a new display?

I haven't noticed much degradation of my display and I used to clean it with Windex, which I have found is not the ideal thing to use.
 
I have used a lot of windex on a regular basis on all of my computer monitors (including a Dell 2005fpw) for 10 years and never had a problem whatsoever. I spray directly on the screen. "Monitor cleaning" products are, as far as I'm concerned, a big ripoff. Windex the sh** out of it. 😀
 
OutThere said:
I have used a lot of windex on a regular basis on all of my computer monitors (including a Dell 2005fpw) for 10 years and never had a problem whatsoever. I spray directly on the screen. "Monitor cleaning" products are, as far as I'm concerned, a big ripoff. Windex the sh** out of it. 😀
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Original Windex, with ammonia? If so, I'm very surprised there was no damage.

You're lucky with the direct spraying technique. That's just a bad idea with any electronics. But, if it works for you......
 
brentsg said:
The main problem with Windex is that ammonia eats anti-glare coatings and similar things.
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I'd agree the ammonia is the worse of the two (alcohol being the other main chemical), but alcohol can also affect some plastics. I do a fair amount of modeling, and I'm always very cautious using any solvents around transparent or gloss finished plastics.
 
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