Should You Use APC on Touchscreens or Infotainment?
Infotainment screens attract dust, fingerprints, and smudges—but can you safely use an all-purpose cleaner (APC) to clean them?
This post breaks down why using APC on screens is risky, what you should use instead, and how to clean your touchscreens without damage or streaks.
Why APC Is a Bad Choice for Touchscreens
APCs are great for dirty tires or floor mats—but way too strong for electronics. Many APCs are alkaline or solvent-based, and that can strip anti-glare coatings, leave residue, or even damage screen materials.
APC might clean the smudges—but it could also leave micro hazing, cloudiness, or permanent screen damage.
What to Use Instead
✅ Complete Cabin Cleaner
Complete Cabin Cleaner is a safe, non-streaking interior cleaner that’s gentle enough for screens and infotainment clusters.
- Safe on LCD, LED, OLED, and piano black plastics
- Dries streak-free
- Leaves no residue or glare
How to Clean Screens Safely
- Turn off the screen – This helps you see smudges clearly and prevents accidental input.
- Spray onto a towel, not the screen – Use a Softer Than Soft Towel and lightly mist the product onto it—not the electronics.
- Wipe gently in one direction – Avoid pressing hard or using circular motions.
- Buff dry – Flip to a dry side of the towel and buff gently to a streak-free finish.
Don’t Use These on Touchscreens
- APCs (all-purpose cleaners)
- Glass cleaner with ammonia
- Paper towels or rough cloths
- Magic erasers
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Don’t Ruin Your Screen—Clean It the Right Way
Complete Cabin Cleaner and a Softer Than Soft Towel make it easy to clean touchscreens without streaks, scratches, or haze.
