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But what is the best way to clean a LCD/TFT type of screen? They are not made from glass, but plastic, and it is very fussy plastic at that. Window cleaner would probably be a bad idea since it has things in it that can eat plastic. Instead, I often use a little cotton wool which has been very slightly dampened with a drop of pure water. This is a good way to get of the dust that seems to always end up on my screen. Perhaps it is static electricity or something, but there is always fluff, hairs, and dust on my laptop screen.

Cotton wool is better than using a rag because not only is ultra clean, but it is the least abrasive substance I know of. Soft tissue paper might seem like a good idea, but I tried that and it left lots of little fibres behind. Dampening the wool shouldn’t be overdone because you don’t want water getting on your screen. Not only is it very bad if it seeps into the electronics, but it also is more likely to leave streaks.

The Dreaded Fingerprint

Dust is least difficult to remove from your screen, whereas finger prints are probably the hardest. A fingerprint seems to have an oily quality that just refuses to breakdown with water alone. Soap and hot water would get rid of the mark, but would also ruin your computer. The best solution to this problem is specially made screen wipes. These are cloths that are soaked in special cleaning agent and they come in boxes of individual sachets. Reassuringly it normally says on the front, “Safe for TFT Screens”.

When your computer screen is operating at full brightness in a dimly lit room, your screen will show little or no signs of dirt. In order to clean the screen properly you first need to be able to see where the dust and stains are. For best results, I recommend looking at your screen at an angle in bright daylight with the screen turned off.

Dust Busting

To prevent your screen from getting dirty in the first place I have a few tips. Firstly, if you have a laptop, close the screen when it is not in use. Not only does this prevent dust from landing on the screen but it also switches the screen off, which I think has to extend the life of the display. Secondly, try to avoid touching the screen with your fingers. I find that when discussing directions or a photograph people can’t help but point at something by touching the screen. This makes me wince, because I know just how long it is going to take before I can completely remove those fingerprints. Instead it is best to use the mouse pointer, the end of a pen, or anything except those darn grubby fingers.

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A prime example of this would be decking, leave your decking dirty and covered in leaves over the winter months and it will lead to accelerated corrosion and rotting of your timber deck board and in the long term you will have to replace your boards up to two years earlier than you would if you prepared and protected them in readiness for the winter.

Preparation of the boards is a simple job and should be done towards the end of August, any further into September and the boards will already be starting to shrink as a result of the Winter chill beginning. First sweep down the boards with a stiff brush removing all of the top layer of dirt and general rubbish, next concentrate on areas with stubborn stains. Use a stiff wire brush for these areas using a circular motion to ease off the layer of grime. Finally using a bucket of warm soapy water, wash down the decking area ensuring it is clean and free of all debris.

Should I use a jetwash or powerwash? In short, yes that is quite acceptable but it is important to note that you must be careful not to damage any of the boards due to the high power nature of the pressure washer. It is possible using this method to bring up small pieces of board in particular where they have been screwed down, disallowing rot and infestation to enter the board leaving it highly susceptible to future damage and thus a need to be replaced.

Once you are satisfied with your cleaning you can leave the deck to dry in what is left of the summer sun and relax in the knowledge that your deck should now be in a position to last the winter without damage from the frost on cold weather.

If you have the time, it is also worthwhile noting that wooden fence panels should be treated in a similar fashion in particular because of the brittle nature of the wood used in the manufacturer of such fencing. Due to the contact they have with the soil and earth this also leaves them open to attack from mites and other wood eating creatures. The onset of green mold is also a major factor and this should be removed from all fencing panels before the Winter months.

As with a lot of things, prevention is nine tenths of the cure and a little hard work in prepping up your garden before the big frost will undoubtedly save you a great deal of time in the long run. It also means that you can have the satisfaction of hibernating in front of your warm open fire safe in the knowledge that your garden i clean and tidy and should remain that way till it’s time to roll out the barbecue and patio furniture and once again enjoy the summer sun.

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Paul Disley is a gardening guru at Karcher.

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