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How to keep central console touch screen clean?

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Old Jun 18th, 2021, 17:58   #1
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Default How to keep central console touch screen clean?

(Not for the first time I wish there were non-model-specific categories .. .. we could visit .. ..)
I usually clean the central console touch screen by breathing on it then wiping with a dry cotton cloth. Twice usually works. But in no time any dust / fingerprints / smears are all too evident. I don't want to use a compound (soap? polish?) in case the finish either attracts dust and dirt [even more], becomes insufficiently sensitive to touch, builds up, or whatever.
Any ideas?
Sorry - this just cannot be the first time this query has been put!
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Old Jun 18th, 2021, 18:10   #2
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Its not actually a touch screen but you try hovering your finger a mm or less above it. But because its not a touch screen you can action all functions with your finger wrapped in a cloth! May help. Other than that yeah a fingerprint and dust magnet - could be worse, look at the ridiculous number of screens in the new A8/Q8 etc
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Old Jun 18th, 2021, 19:41   #3
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I bought a glass screen protector like you get for phones which has a coating on it, reduces the number of prints quite a lot, I then use either the Volvo micro fibre cloth that came with my car or a micro fibre cleaning mitt when I clean the rest of the interior.
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I stopped worrying about it and only clean the screen when it becomes truly gunky.
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I stopped worrying about it and only clean the screen when it becomes truly gunky.
Same here 😊 other way i will drive with microfiber in my hand🤣🤣
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I bought a glass screen protector like you get for phones which has a coating on it, reduces the number of prints quite a lot,
Would be the 1st thing I did if i even to get a touch screen ICE
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I used to care... but not anymore. I just clean when it gets really dirty.
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If it really bothers you, there are screen protectors with a matte finish that are pretty good at resisting the appearance of finger marks. You'd have to get one for a large tablet - iPad Pro or similar - and cut down to size.
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I agree with JS90. However, I managed to get a matte screen protector designed specifically for the Sensus screen. I can't remember which one I bought, but it's still in the car and works well for preventing both fingerprints and glare.

See below for a link to an Amazon search that might be helpful.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=volvo+s...ref=nb_sb_noss
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