seethedust.com

A jet-black screen to reveal
the dust on your monitor.

Tap the button, then tap your screen to exit.

Now look at your screen.

press Esc or F11 to exit

tap anywhere to exit

What is seethedust.com?

seethedust.com is a free, instant browser tool that fills your entire screen with pure black to make dust, smudges, fingerprints, and dead pixels visible on any monitor, laptop screen, TV, or mobile phone display. No download, app, or account required. Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on both desktop and mobile. Simply press "Go Fullscreen" and inspect your screen in any lighting condition.

How to use seethedust.com

Visit seethedust.com in any web browser.
Click or tap the "Go Fullscreen" button.
Tilt your monitor slightly or dim the room lights to reveal dust and smudges.
Press Escape or F11 (desktop) or tap anywhere (mobile) to exit.

How to clean a monitor screen

Once you have used seethedust.com to see the dust and smudges on your screen, cleaning it properly is important to avoid scratching the panel or leaving streaks. Always power off and unplug your monitor before cleaning. Never spray liquid directly onto the screen — always apply it to the cloth first.

Best way to clean a monitor

Turn off the monitor and let it cool completely.
Use a dry microfiber cloth to gently wipe away loose dust in circular motions.
For smudges and fingerprints, lightly dampen a fresh microfiber cloth with distilled water or a 50/50 mix of distilled water and white vinegar.
Wipe gently with minimal pressure — never scrub.
Use a second dry microfiber cloth to remove any moisture immediately.
Let the screen air dry fully before turning the monitor back on.

What to use to clean a monitor screen

The best materials for cleaning a monitor screen are lint-free microfiber cloths and distilled water. Avoid paper towels, tissue, or rough fabrics as they can scratch the screen coating. Do not use window cleaner, ammonia-based products, acetone, or isopropyl alcohol above 70% concentration on LCD or OLED screens as these can permanently damage the anti-glare coating.

Purpose-made screen cleaning kits such as those from WHOOSH!, Eveo, or MagicFiber are safe and effective for all monitor types including IPS, OLED, QLED, and standard LCD panels.

How to remove dust from a monitor without scratching it

Use a soft microfiber cloth or a clean makeup brush to gently sweep dust off the screen surface. A can of compressed air can be used to blow dust from the edges, vents, and corners of the monitor casing. Never use compressed air directly on the screen panel at close range as it can damage pixels.

How often should you clean your monitor?

Most monitors benefit from a light dust wipe once a week and a deeper clean with a damp microfiber cloth once or twice a month. Monitors in dusty environments, near open windows, or in households with pets may need cleaning more frequently. Use seethedust.com regularly to check your screen before dust builds up to the point of affecting image quality.

How to clean a laptop screen

Laptop screens are cleaned the same way as desktop monitors. Power the laptop off first. Use a dry microfiber cloth for dust and a lightly dampened one for fingerprints and smudges. Be especially gentle with laptop screens as they are thinner and more flexible than desktop panels. Avoid pressing on the center of the screen and work from the edges inward.

How to clean a phone or tablet screen

Use seethedust.com on your phone or tablet to reveal fingerprints, smudges, and dust on the display. To clean a phone screen, use a dry microfiber cloth for everyday smudges. For a deeper clean, slightly dampen the cloth with distilled water. Avoid getting moisture near the charging port or speaker grilles. Most modern phone screens have oleophobic coatings that repel fingerprints — harsh cleaners will strip this coating over time.

How to spot dead pixels on a monitor

A dead pixel is a pixel on your screen that no longer displays color correctly. It may appear as a permanently black dot, a white dot, or a stuck colored dot. To check for dead pixels, use seethedust.com to display a pure black screen and look for any bright spots. You can also use white, red, green, and blue backgrounds to identify stuck pixels in different color channels. Dead pixels are most visible against a solid contrasting background.

Why does my monitor look dusty even after cleaning?

If your monitor still looks dusty after wiping the screen, the dust may be inside the monitor panel itself or on the internal diffuser layer. This is common in older monitors and cannot be cleaned without disassembling the screen, which should only be done by a professional. Dust between the layers of an LCD panel typically appears as soft blurry spots rather than sharp particles on the surface.

Monitor cleaning tips summary

Always use a microfiber cloth — never paper towels or rough fabric
Use distilled water, not tap water, to avoid mineral streaks
Never spray liquid directly onto the screen
Power off the monitor before cleaning
Use seethedust.com to check your screen before and after cleaning
Clean your monitor at least twice a month for best image quality
Avoid ammonia, bleach, and alcohol-based cleaners on coated screens

seethedust.com

A jet-black screen to revealthe dust on your monitor.

A jet-black screen to reveal
the dust on your monitor.