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PSA: Don’t Use Alcohol Wipes on Your Monitor or Laptop

Published September 26, 2025 | By Glenn

PSA: Don’t Use Alcohol Wipes on Your Monitor or Laptop – howtogeek.com
I’ve seen countless people reach for alcohol wipes when they want to clean their monitor, laptop, or phone. The logic seems sound at first—alcohol disinfects and is safe for electronics, as it evaporates quickly. But in reality, it can do far more harm than good. Here’s why.

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