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If you’ve bought a new television for the new year, then you’re going to want to make sure that you get to enjoy a pristine image for the next few years – but do you know how best to keep scratches and dirt away from your new TV?
1. Use a Surge Protector
Be prepared to lose your television to a thunderstorm or a power outage when you don’t invest in a surge protector. An electrical surge can break your TV by overheating (and then breaking) the fuses in your television, which can be costly to fix and replace. If you use a surge protector, however, it will take the brunt of the electrical force and may even break – but your television and anything else using the surge protector will be safe.
Surge protectors are especially recommended for TV setups where individuals have multiple devices plugged in (or around) their TV, such as gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, or exterior sound systems.
2. Micro Fibre Rags
Every now and then, you should gently clean your TV to remove any accumulating dust. Dust is attracted to items which have electrical charge, and as a result, televisions tend to collect a lot of it. While a dusty television won’t typically have a worse image while it’s switched on, it might make your home look a little dirty to guests, and if you need to adjust any cables at the back of the TV, we’re sure that you would rather not have to breath in a lungful of VOCs to do so.
So, you need to keep your TV relatively clean, but you can’t just use any implement to achieve a clean TV! You need to exercise care when cleaning your television, or you could scratch or even fog up the screen of the TV.
Like cleaning a mirror (but with more care since your TV is probably more expensive), you should use a microfibre rag to clean the dust off your television. If you’re having trouble with a stubborn patch of dirt on the screen, you can gently breathe on to the area and immediately wipe with the microfibre rag to try to lift it off.
If you’re struggling with a smudge of dirt, perhaps put there by a pet or a child, then you may choose to use a solution of water and white vinegar to try to lift the stain. You should never soak any piece of electrical equipment, so be sure to use a minimal amount of the solution. Try adding a couple of drops to your rag and then apply the rag to the television.
To clean a microfibre rag, leave it in a lukewarm bowl of water to soak, and then wring and shake it with your own hands to release the dirt into the water.
3. Away from Sunlight
Many TVs struggle with screen burn, which is when an image or shape stays as a ghostly after-effect on your television screen, even when it’s turned off. This usually occurs for one of two reasons; the first reason is that the same LEDs are left turned on for too long which can happen if a TV is paused on the same image for days at a time without getting any breaks. The second reason is that it has been left in direct sunlight for far too long, and this has faded the quality of the screen, causing colours and contrasts to dim in comparison to when the television was new.
If you want to give your new cheap LED TV the best care that you can, then you should ensure that you place it somewhere that is out of the sunlight during the day.
4. Get a Cable Adapter
If you’ve ever had an issue with a broken USB, HDMI, or speaker port, then you’ll know how annoying it can be. If you find that this issue is happening to you quite frequently, then perhaps you or someone in your house isn’t using quite enough care when they’re ripping cables out of your TV. This might not be a habit that you, your child, or your housemate can easily break, so in the meantime you might want to try using an adapter to offer you extra ports and prevent the television itself from suffering damage.
This won’t be a necessity for all households, but we’re sure that there is a fair few who will benefit from knowing that there are solutions out there. If you have a TV that does need repairs, you can speak to us and we’ll see how we can help you.
Some other basic tips for you to keep in mind are: to avoid leaving your television on standby (so you can avoid screen burn, elevated electricity bills, and more), refrain from setting your TV to high brightness levels, and try to keep it at a reasonable temperature. Ensure your television comes with a warranty if you’re worried about its lifespan and get in touch with us if you have any further questions regarding your television’s maintenance.
