PC Case: How to Clean Tempered Glass?

Cleaning a tempered glass PC case is a simple task that can be done with various methods. However, these methods shouldn’t be applied without knowing the precautions, as careless cleaning can damage the tempered glass. 

Key Takeaways

• Cleaning the tempered glass of your PC is important to maintain its overall clean look.
• There are multiple ways to clean the tempered glass, such as dish soap, baking soda, a mixture of distilled water and alcohol, and more.
• You must be extremely careful while cleaning it, as you can damage the tempered glass. 

Tools Needed To Clean Tempered Glass?

Before jumping directly to cleaning tempered glass, let us take a moment to ensure we have the right tools.

Mentioned below is the list of things you will need to be able to properly clean a tempered glass side case without damaging it:

1.  Rubber Gloves
2. Tempered Glass Cleaner
3. Microfiber Cloth
4. Blower Fan

How To Clean Tempered Glass

Now that you know what we’ve looked at and the tools you will need for this process, let’s see what different cleaning options we have for tempered glass. Our team members at Tech4Gamers have used these methods multiple times, so they are safe for you to try. You might also be interested in cleaning your PC without compressed air. 

Using Dish Soap, Water, And A Microfiber Cloth 

You can easily clean tempered glass PCs using dish soap, water, and a microfiber cloth.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. First, shut off your PC and remove the tempered glass side panel from your PC case.
2. Remove all the plugs and cables attached to your motherboard and the power cable on your PSU.
   
   Tip: You would also want to move into an area of open space for more airflow so that no dust from your PC enters your workspace.
   
   

   

3. Then, take a little bit of dish soap and mix it with water to get a foamy solution.
4. Using a spray, put a few drops of the dish soap and water solution on the surface of the tempered glass side panel.
5. Then, rub it with a clean microfiber cloth until it dries. Do this for both the inside and outside of the side panel. 

By using a microfiber cloth, there will also be no scratches or weird marks left after cleaning. This is the easiest way of cleaning tempered glass, as all the items listed can easily be found in the house.

Using Baking Soda And Distilled Water  

A popular cleaning method for tempered glass is using baking soda mixed with distilled water in enough quantity that the solution gets a lot of foam. This solution removes all the chemical impurities and is great for cleaning other household items and surfaces with grease.

Clean the PC case with a few drops of this mixture and spread it with a microfiber cloth. Do this for both the internal and external surfaces of the tempered glass PC side panel. You can also use a dry cloth or towel to dry it off after evenly spreading the mixture.

A Mixture Of Distilled Water And Alcohol 

Another great cleaning agent for cleaning tempered glass is alcohol and water. You can use any isopropyl alcohol of 70% purity mixed in distilled water. Add a few drops to the tempered glass and rub it with a microfiber cloth. Apply it evenly without a lot of pressure to avoid scratches and smudges. And lastly, dry off the panel using a dry piece of cloth. 

Using Distilled Water And Windex  

Windex is a powerful cleaning agent, so you should spray a little onto a paper towel. Don’t use too much, as it could damage the material or surface of your tempered glass. First, use a wet cloth to clean the tempered glass.

Then, evenly apply the Windex paper towel and clean any grease and smudges. After that, apply another coat of water on top of the distilled water.  

A Mixture Of Shampoo And Water 

You can also use an even mixture of shampoo and water to clean tempered glass. Use a spray to apply a few drops onto the surface of the tempered glass on your PC. Use a microfiber cloth or a wiper to spread it evenly and clean it without leaving any prints and smudges.

By Mixing Toothpaste And Water 

Another alternative for cleaning tempered glass is by mixing toothpaste in water. Mix a little bit of toothpaste onto a toothbrush in a glass of tap water.

Once you have a soapy mixture, apply it to the tempered glass side panel. With that done, you can use a microfiber to wipe it evenly, leaving no scratches or smudges behind. Don’t apply too much pressure, or it could create new problems. 

Why Does Your Tempered Glass Side Panel Get Dirty? 

You might wonder why your PC’s tempered glass side panel accumulates so much grease and dirt even if you never touch it. The answer is that your PC has components that get quite hot when running for a long time.

This makes the internal space inside your PC warm, which affects the tempered glass very badly. When internal components of your PC get too hot, oils surface and start evaporating. All of this can lead to vapors of oil getting stuck to your tempered glass PC side panel. This invites any accumulated dust inside your case to stick to the side panel, making it look greasy and dirty.

This is why it is very important to keep the inside of your PC clean, as well as keep it cool. Also, cooling fans inside your PC provide airflow and circulate a lot of air around your PC. This air could be covered in dust if it has accumulated inside your PC, making it attach to your side panel even more.

This is also dangerous for other PC parts, so always keep it dust-free and thoroughly clean it occasionally. To understand things better, read our guide on how often you should clean your PC. 

Why Use Tempered Glass?

Tempered glass is a special kind of glass that is quite durable and doesn’t break easily like normal glass. It is also a much safer option because its shattered pieces aren’t as sharp as normal glass.

Tempered glass is also very resistant to scratches because of a resistive layer on its surface. This is why it is used for covering phone screens, monitor screens, tablet screens, etc.  

Furthermore, tempered glass adds more aesthetic appeal to your PC case than plastic or aluminum. You can observe any RGB and your inner components using a tempered glass side panel, which improves your PC’s look; tempered glass also helps control high brightness and contrast, which could damage the eye.

A PC monitor or mobile phone with very high brightness and contrast will hurt your eyes, but tempered glass provides a safe cover by preventing you from seeing these bright and high-contrast images. Also, before proceeding further, read about how to clean a motherboard. 

Tips To Prevent Damaging Tempered Glass While Cleaning It

One of the reasons so many people end up damaging their tempered glass is that they don’t know what materials to avoid when cleaning it. Here are the materials you should never use on your tempered glass.

Here are the things you should keep in mind:

1. Avoid harsh chemicals such as bleach, alcohol, or non-specific cleaners on tempered glass, as they can deplete its protective oleophobic coating.
2. Things like rough sponges, brushes, dishwashing steel spirals, and paper towels can easily scratch your tempered glass, leaving it with scratches. Always use a microfiber cloth and chemicals designed specifically for tempered glass to prevent that.
3. Make sure you are gentle with the wiping. You can prepare a mild solution with your cleaning solution by adding a proportion of water to it if you feel like your current solution is too harsh.
4. Lastly, to remove the solution’s residue, be extra careful by using a microfiber cloth without applying too much pressure. You can also dry the glass with a blower, eliminating any chances of scratching and damaging it.

You might want to consider cleaning PC fans alongside if you haven’t done that in a while. 

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• How To Clean A PC Without Compressed Air 
• How To Clean A Motherboard? [Definitive Guide]

Abdul Hadi

[How To’s & Guides Editor]

Haddi has been in the Gaming and tech Space for over 10 Years Now; he has worked on notable websites like eXputer, Gamepur, Gear Siege, Gearnuke, and plenty more. He is an expert at Games & PC Hardware; you can expect him to solve any problem. People often joke, that if there is any problem anyone can solve, Haddi can solve it faster. Currently, Haddi writes and manages a Team of Experts at Tech4Gamers.

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