Phoenix 24
One wrong spray can ruin the screen.
Miami, May 2026. Smart TV screens can suffer irreversible damage when users apply cleaning products directly onto the panel or use aggressive chemicals not designed for delicate electronic surfaces. Substances such as alcohol, ammonia, acetone, bleach, glass cleaner or abrasive liquids can affect protective coatings, leave stains or seep into internal components.
The safest procedure is simple but often ignored: turn off the television, unplug it, wait for the panel to cool and clean it gently with a dry or slightly damp microfiber cloth. If moisture is needed, it should be applied to the cloth, never sprayed directly onto the screen.
The warning reflects a broader problem in domestic technology care. As televisions become thinner, brighter and more sophisticated, they also become more vulnerable to casual cleaning habits inherited from older glass surfaces.
The smart home still depends on basic discipline. A screen designed for high-definition entertainment can be damaged not by software failure, but by a few seconds of chemical misuse.
Facts that do not bend. / Hechos que no se doblan.