Cleaning and caring for your Monitor Arm is essential for maintaining its smooth function and longevity. Monitor arms can accumulate dust, grime, and occasionally get loose or start showing wear, so regular cleaning and maintenance can help keep everything working properly. Here’s how to clean and care for your Monitor Arm:
Basic Cleaning
Unplug the Monitor: Before cleaning, always make sure to turn off and unplug your monitor. This ensures safety when handling the arm and the monitor.
Dusting: Use a microfiber cloth to dust off the Monitor Arm, including the joints, mounts, and cables. Microfiber is gentle and will avoid scratching the surface of the arm while removing dust and dirt effectively.
- If there’s any dust built up in hard-to-reach places, you can use a can of compressed air to blow it out gently. Be sure to hold the can upright to avoid any liquid propellant coming out.
Deep Cleaning
Wipe Down the Arm: Dampen a soft cloth with warm water and a small amount of mild dish soap (or a gentle all-purpose cleaner). Wipe down the entire arm—this includes the base, the arm itself, and any adjustable joints or articulating points.
- Be sure to clean the underside and around any adjustments or screws to remove built-up grime or grease.
- Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners as they could damage the finish.
Clean the Monitor Mount: Focus on the mount and the area where the monitor connects to the arm. This area can sometimes gather dust or grime, especially if the arm is used frequently for adjustments. Gently wipe it down with the damp cloth.
Lubrication & Maintenance
Check for Tightness: Periodically check if the joints, arms, and mounts are loose or wobbly. If you notice any parts becoming loose over time, tighten them using an appropriate screwdriver or hex wrench. Our Monitor Arm is adjustable, so ensure that the arm moves smoothly and that the tension is set correctly.
Lubricate Moving Parts: If the arm seems stiff or difficult to adjust, you can apply a small amount of silicone-based lubricant to the joints and hinges. Avoid oil-based lubricants, as they can attract dust and dirt over time.
- Spray or apply a very small amount of lubricant directly to the moving parts, then wipe off any excess with a clean cloth.
Check the Weight Adjustment: If the arm is not holding your monitor securely, you may need to adjust the tension. Please follow our instructions to adjust the tension according to the weight of your monitor.
Preventative Care
Avoid Overloading: Ensure that the weight of your monitor is within the recommended weight limit for the arm. Overloading the arm with too heavy of a monitor can cause strain on the arm and make adjustments more difficult, or even cause damage over time.
Positioning: Be mindful of how you adjust the arm. Try not to force the arm into positions that it wasn’t designed to handle. While monitor arms are built to be flexible, forcing them into extreme positions can cause undue stress on the mechanisms.
Keep Cables Organized: A messy setup with tangled cables can put extra strain on the arm and cause unnecessary wear. Use our built-in cable management system to keep cables tidy and prevent them from pulling on the arm.
Avoid Sunlight: Direct sunlight or extreme temperatures can damage some materials, so try to place your desk in an area where the arm won't be exposed to harsh sunlight or heat.
Long-Term Care
Inspect Regularly: Periodically inspect the arm for any visible damage, wear, or loose parts. The arm should hold the monitor securely without wobbling, and the joints should move smoothly with minimal resistance.
Protect from Spills: If you're drinking near your monitor, avoid having drinks too close to the arm, as spilled liquids can damage the arm or its components.
Unplug the Monitor: Before cleaning, always make sure to turn off and unplug your monitor. This ensures safety when handling the arm and the monitor.
Dusting: Use a microfiber cloth to dust off the Monitor Arm, including the joints, mounts, and cables. Microfiber is gentle and will avoid scratching the surface of the arm while removing dust and dirt effectively.
- If there’s any dust built up in hard-to-reach places, you can use a can of compressed air to blow it out gently. Be sure to hold the can upright to avoid any liquid propellant coming out.
Wipe Down the Arm: Dampen a soft cloth with warm water and a small amount of mild dish soap (or a gentle all-purpose cleaner). Wipe down the entire arm—this includes the base, the arm itself, and any adjustable joints or articulating points.
- Be sure to clean the underside and around any adjustments or screws to remove built-up grime or grease.
- Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners as they could damage the finish.
Clean the Monitor Mount: Focus on the mount and the area where the monitor connects to the arm. This area can sometimes gather dust or grime, especially if the arm is used frequently for adjustments. Gently wipe it down with the damp cloth.
Check for Tightness: Periodically check if the joints, arms, and mounts are loose or wobbly. If you notice any parts becoming loose over time, tighten them using an appropriate screwdriver or hex wrench. Our Monitor Arm is adjustable, so ensure that the arm moves smoothly and that the tension is set correctly.
Lubricate Moving Parts: If the arm seems stiff or difficult to adjust, you can apply a small amount of silicone-based lubricant to the joints and hinges. Avoid oil-based lubricants, as they can attract dust and dirt over time.
- Spray or apply a very small amount of lubricant directly to the moving parts, then wipe off any excess with a clean cloth.
Check the Weight Adjustment: If the arm is not holding your monitor securely, you may need to adjust the tension. Please follow our instructions to adjust the tension according to the weight of your monitor.
Avoid Overloading: Ensure that the weight of your monitor is within the recommended weight limit for the arm. Overloading the arm with too heavy of a monitor can cause strain on the arm and make adjustments more difficult, or even cause damage over time.
Positioning: Be mindful of how you adjust the arm. Try not to force the arm into positions that it wasn’t designed to handle. While monitor arms are built to be flexible, forcing them into extreme positions can cause undue stress on the mechanisms.
Keep Cables Organized: A messy setup with tangled cables can put extra strain on the arm and cause unnecessary wear. Use our built-in cable management system to keep cables tidy and prevent them from pulling on the arm.
Avoid Sunlight: Direct sunlight or extreme temperatures can damage some materials, so try to place your desk in an area where the arm won't be exposed to harsh sunlight or heat.
Inspect Regularly: Periodically inspect the arm for any visible damage, wear, or loose parts. The arm should hold the monitor securely without wobbling, and the joints should move smoothly with minimal resistance.
Protect from Spills: If you're drinking near your monitor, avoid having drinks too close to the arm, as spilled liquids can damage the arm or its components.
