Some cleaners can be abrasive, and using too much liquid could cause your laptop and monitor to short altogether. Germs can be a concern, too, although SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that leads to a COVID-19 diagnosis) isn't primarily thought to be a threat to your health via surfaces like computer screens, for example.Ĭleaning a screen requires a bit more of a delicate touch than the rest of your electronics. You might also have to fight oily fingerprints. Dust is a major concern - it can silently coat a computer's screen or a monitor and disrupt the screen's colors or brightness. Whether you're on a laptop or parked in front of a monitor on your work desk, computer screens may be the first thing to get real grimy at your workstation.