Help Cleaning the Glass?

[GuitarG20]

So for whatever reason, my N5 has what seems to be some kind of build up on the screen that will not go away.

This is about the best photo I could get of it, but it seems to cover the entire screen. No matter what kind of dry wiping I do, I can't get it gone. It'll appear to be gone, only to reappear on it's own in a few hours or the next time I take my phone out of my pants. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? My only thought is that I must have damaged the oleophobic coating somehow.

Secondly, is there anything I can (safely) use to clean the screen? I have eyeglass cleaner and general cleaning products but I'm rather afraid to use anything other than dry or just water. I also have magic erasers, which I use for things like my glass computer screen. Any thoughts anyone has I would appreciate. Thanks.

 

[jj14x]

Personally, I wouldn't use anything except a damp cloth. If it is in fact that the coating is fading off, you may really not have many options left. I have a tempered glass protector on my phone, and it is holding up pretty well.

If the marks on your phone are returning even after wiping with a damp cloth, I'd suggest trying out a tempered glass protector. It feels just as good as the current screen. If won't remove the marks, but at least you won't see them anymore.

 

[GingerRob]

I use a small amount of sanitiser gel. Seems to help keep the screen clean and clears greasy finger prints.
Whether this helps with your situation, i am unsure.

 

[JBentleyR]

This is why I would always use a screen protector. If it suffers any wear, replace it.

I just 'herr' (!) on mine and wipe with a clean lint-free cloth.

 

[Hook]

I've always just used CVS pre-moistened lens wipes. They have a mixture of water and alcohol. I've been doing this for years, since my old Palms, and have never seen any deterioration of the screen. I don't use screen protectors or cases.

 

[GuitarG20]

I've always just used CVS pre-moistened lens wipes. They have a mixture of water and alcohol. I've been doing this for years, since my old Palms, and have never seen any deterioration of the screen. I don't use screen protectors or cases.

So like lens cleaner essentially?

 

[Mr. Lucky]

This may seem like an odd suggestion for an Android forum, but I use automotive detailing spray, applied to a microfiber cloth. It will not damage anything, and the one I use (Adam's) contains no wax or harmful chemicals, and leaves an anti-static property that lasts for awhile (to prevent further build-up).
Best Detail Spray | Quick Detailer | Car Detailing Supply

 

[Hook]

So like lens cleaner essentially?

Yes, exactly.

These, but I would imagine any brand would do.

CVS Premoistened Lens Wipes - CVS.com

 

[GuitarG20]

Yes, exactly.

These, but I would imagine any brand would do.

CVS Premoistened Lens Wipes - CVS.com

I might try using my lens cleaner kit then, or mix some isopropyl myself... just water has not been doing the trick