At the heart of the modern office are the PC and Workstation consisting of linked elements designed to function in close harmony. It is here that the need for cleanliness is paramount. Screens and Filters The VDU screen with its anti-glare filter is the essential visual link between Computer and Operator.
Many people spend most of their working day in front of a computer screen.
If these are not cleaned regularly, visibility gradually deteriorates causing fatigue and eyestrain. The employer thereby fails to meet his responsibilities and may be in breach of legislation. Anti-glare filters are particularly sensitive to marking and dust attraction. Many commercial screen cleaners will smear these filters and often contain alcohol which presents a fire hazard and damages polarized coatings. A typical keyboard is dirty and unhygienic and would not be tolerated if the user or employer were aware how easily it could be cleaned.