Cleaning and Disinfecting your Touch Screen Display

Cleaning and Disinfecting your Touch Screen Display

Review the information below regarding cleaning or disinfecting your Video Window touch screen.

Cleaning / Disinfecting your Touch Screen

  1. To prepare for cleaning the touch screen, it is recommended that you power off your screen. This is simply to prevent unintended actions with the touch functions.
  2. Disinfectant / Cleaning solutions that are safe for use with touch screens are listed below these instructions. Avoid highly concentrated alcohol (> 70%), non-diluted bleach, ammonia solutions, or other harsh chemicals, as these may cause discoloration or damage.
  3. Read the cleaner/disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Many manufacturers require surfaces to remain wet for a period of time. Continued gentle wiping may be required.
  4. Do not spray the touch screen directly.
  5. Avoid getting moisture in any openings, including if any 3.5mm headset jack is present.
  6. Use non-abrasive wet wipes or a lint-free soft cloth sprayed or dampened with cleaner/disinfectant. Remove any excess moisture before wiping.  
  7. Wipe the surfaces dry before resuming use of the touch screen.

Information from the CDC

More information from the CDC on disinfecting procedures for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be found at the link below. For country specific recommendations, please consult your local government guidance.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/cleaning-disinfection.html

US EPA-recommended disinfectants

  • Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
  

Reg. No. 5813-79

  • Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes
  

Reg. No. 67619-12

  • Clorox Commercial Solutions Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes
  

Reg. No. 67619-25

  • Lonza Disinfectant Wipes
  

Reg. No. 6836-313

  • Lysol Brand Clean & Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner (20% cleaner solution to water ratio)
  

Reg. No. 777-89

  • Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant Wipes
  

Reg. No. 84150-1

  • Sani-Cloth Prime Germicidal Disposable Wipes
  

Reg. No. 9480-12

More Information from the EPA

More information from the EPA on recommended disinfectants for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2

DO NOT use any of the following materials when cleaning/disinfecting the touch screen:

  • Isopropyl Alcohol at concentration > 70%
  • Methyl Alcohol or Ethyl Alcohol at concentration > 35%
  • Thinner or benzine
  • Strong alkali lyes
  • Strong solvents
  • Acids
  • Detergents with fluoride
  • Detergents with ammonia at concentration > 1.6%
  • Abrasive cleaners
  • Detergents with abrasives
  • Formula 409
  • Steel wool
  • Sponges with abrasives
  • Steel blades
  • Cloth with steel threads
For extra safety, we suggest keeping some hand sanitizer available near your Video Window, that should be used before and after any interaction with the touch screen.