How to Clean the Gadgets on Your Desk

The best ways to keep your work space free of food residue, dirt, and germs. 

Clean the Computer Monitor

Turn off the computer, then wipe the screen with a clean soft cloth or a tissue slightly dampened with water. Cleaning solvents are too harsh for most monitors, and dedicated computer-cleaning cloths often leave a soapy film. Wipe the monitor's exterior with a cloth moistened with a mild all-purpose cleaner, like Windex. (Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.)