Most Australians clean their screens the wrong way. Tissues scratch. Glass cleaner damages coatings. Rubbing alcohol wears down the oleophobic layer that keeps fingerprints easy to wipe off. The result is a screen that looks worse the more you try to clean it.
This guide compares the screen cleaners sold in Australia in 2026 and explains what to look for in a formula that is safe for modern phones, laptops, tablets, monitors and TVs. Our top pick is WHOOSH! Screen Shine, and we explain why below, including how it stacks up against Laser, Moki and Bright Wipe, which are the alternatives you will see in Woolworths, Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi and Chemist Warehouse.
If you want the short version: WHOOSH! is the screen cleaner used in Apple retail stores, it is non-toxic, alcohol-free and ammonia-free, and it is designed specifically for the coatings on modern devices rather than being a general-purpose cleaner applied to screens. You can shop the full range at whoosh.net.au with same-day dispatch from North Ryde, NSW on orders before 2pm.
What to look for in a screen cleaner
Screen cleaning is not the same as glass cleaning. Modern device screens have engineered coatings that household cleaners were never designed to touch. Before picking a product, check for these four things.
1. Alcohol-free and ammonia-free
Isopropyl alcohol and ammonia are the two most common reasons screen coatings fail. They work by aggressively stripping oils, which also happens to be how the screen's oleophobic coating works. Each clean with an alcohol-based product removes a small amount of that coating. Over months, fingerprints start to cling more stubbornly and the screen feels less smooth. The coating is thin by design and not meant to resist repeated solvent exposure. Avoid anything listing propan-2-ol, isopropanol, ethanol or ammonia as an active ingredient.
2. Safe for oleophobic and anti-reflective coatings
The fingerprint-resistant surface on your phone, the matte finish on your laptop screen, and the anti-glare layer on your TV are all thin functional coatings applied on top of the glass. A good screen cleaner targets the oils and dust sitting on the coating without disturbing the coating itself. Generic glass cleaners do the opposite: they act fast and aggressively because they are formulated for surfaces that do not have coatings, like windows and mirrors.
3. Non-toxic and safe around people
Screens get handled all day by adults, children, customers, patients, students and colleagues. Whatever you use to clean them should not release harsh fumes or leave chemical residues on a surface that will be touched again within minutes. Look for formulas that are non-toxic, dye-free, fragrance-free and dermatologically tested.
4. Designed to be used with a microfibre cloth, not paper
Tissues, paper towels and kitchen roll feel soft but contain wood fibres that can scratch screen coatings under pressure. A proper microfibre cloth with fine fibres lifts oils cleanly without scratching. If the product you are looking at does not come with a cloth or does not recommend one, that is a red flag.
Our pick: WHOOSH! Screen Shine
WHOOSH! is the screen cleaner WHOOSH Australia sells because it is the one that meets all four of the criteria above and then some. It is also the product used in Apple retail stores globally, which is a meaningful credential given how specific Apple's display cleaning guidance is.
What makes WHOOSH! different
WHOOSH! uses a biology-based micro-emulsion formula rather than a solvent-led one. In plain terms, it surrounds and lifts oils instead of attacking them with chemical force. That means it cleans thoroughly without wearing down the coating underneath. The formula also leaves a thin fingerprint-resistant barrier that helps keep the screen looking cleaner between uses, a direct result of WHOOSH's proprietary formulation. For the technical detail on how this works, see our explainer on the science behind WHOOSH.
Formula credentials
- Non-toxic
- Alcohol-free
- Ammonia-free
- Dye-free and fragrance-free
- Cruelty-free
- Safe for oleophobic coatings on phones and tablets, anti-glare finishes on laptops, and anti-reflective layers on TVs and monitors
What WHOOSH! is not for
Note. WHOOSH! is not designed for Apple's Nano-texture glass displays (Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, and the Nano-texture option on 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro). For those displays, follow Apple's specialist cleaning guidance. WHOOSH! is also not intended for camera lenses; use a cleaner formulated for optical coatings instead.
How WHOOSH! compares to Laser, Moki and Bright Wipe
These are the four screen-cleaner brands you are most likely to see on an Australian shelf in 2026. Information below reflects publicly available product data at the time of writing.
| WHOOSH! | Laser | Moki | Bright Wipe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula | Non-toxic, alcohol-free, ammonia-free, dye-free, fragrance-free, cruelty-free. Biology-based micro-emulsion. | Alcohol-free, anti-static. Ingredients not fully disclosed on pack. | Contains propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol). Water-based but solvent-assisted. | Gel-form cleaner. Ingredients not fully disclosed. Sold as single-dose sachets or bottle. |
| Safe for modern coatings | Yes. Formulated specifically for oleophobic and anti-reflective coatings. | Generally safe, but no specific coating claim. | Alcohol content raises long-term wear concern on oleophobic layers. | Designed primarily for spectacle lenses; less specific guidance for screens. |
| Sizes available in AU | 8mL, 30mL, 80mL, 100mL, 100mL + 8mL duo, 500mL refillable | 60mL, 250mL | 120mL gel + cloth, 20-pack wipes | Single sachets, 100 and 200-pack boxes |
| Cloth included | Yes, with most SKUs. XL microfibre 3-pack sold separately. | Sometimes (varies by SKU). | Yes, microfibre cloth included. | Sachet format: no cloth. Polish separately. |
| Refillable / sustainability | Yes. 500mL refill bottle designed to refill smaller WHOOSH! bottles (pocket, Go, Grab n Go). | Single-use bottle. | Single-use bottle or wipes. | Individually wrapped sachets generate high waste. |
| Typical AU retail price | AU$19.95 to $49.95 depending on size | AU$9 to $14 | AU$10 to $13 | AU$8 to $20 per pack |
| Where to buy in AU | whoosh.net.au, Amazon AU | Woolworths, Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi | Chemist Warehouse, pharmacies | Pharmacies, optometrists, Chemist Warehouse |
The short read: Laser and Moki are fine for occasional light cleaning but do not disclose enough about their formulas to guarantee they will not wear down coatings over time. Bright Wipe contains alcohol, which is the exact thing you want to avoid on modern displays. Bright Wipe sachets are also a single-use format that generates significant packaging waste.
WHOOSH! costs more per bottle but more than makes up for it in size range, sustainability (refill format) and formula transparency. If you only clean a phone once a month, a cheaper bottle will do the job. If you care about protecting the coatings on expensive hardware (laptops, monitors, OLED TVs) over the long run, the case for WHOOSH! is straightforward.
Which WHOOSH! product should you buy?
WHOOSH! Australia sells six sizes of Screen Shine spray, three sizes of pre-moistened wipes, an XL microfibre cloth 3-pack, and two value bundles. Here is how to match the right one to your situation.
| If this sounds like you | Buy this | Why | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| You mostly clean your phone | WHOOSH! Pocket 8mL Screen Cleaner | Small enough for a pocket, bag or keyring. | AU$19.95 |
| You want one for your bag + one for home | WHOOSH! Duo 100mL + 8mL | Full-size for the desk, pocket size for travel. | AU$45.95 |
| You have laptops, monitors and a TV at home | WHOOSH! 500mL Refillable Screen Shine | Big bottle, refills the smaller ones. Best value per mL. | AU$49.95 |
| You prefer pre-moistened wipes | WHOOSH! Screen Shine Wipes (20, 70 or 100 pack) | No bottle to carry. Each wipe is single-use. | From AU$19.95 |
| You want the complete kit | WHOOSH! Pro Bundle | 500mL bottle plus XL microfibre 3-pack. Set and forget. | See product page for current price |
| You need one for the office or a shared space | WHOOSH! 500mL Refillable + XL Microfibre 3-Pack | One bottle, multiple cloths, many devices. | Add to cart separately |
All sizes use the same non-toxic formula. The differences are purely about volume and packaging. If in doubt, the 500mL Refillable Screen Shine is the best all-round choice because it refills the smaller bottles and keeps per-mL cost low.
You can also browse the full Screen Shine Spray collection or the full range of value bundles if you want to compare all options side by side.
How to use WHOOSH! (the right way)
Even the best screen cleaner will leave streaks if you use it wrong. The golden rule is: spray the cloth, not the screen.
- Step 1. Turn the device off and, for laptops, unplug it. A dark screen makes smudges visible and protects the pixels.
- Step 2. Spray a small amount of WHOOSH! Screen Shine onto a clean microfibre cloth until the cloth is lightly dampened, not wet.
- Step 3. Wipe the screen in gentle overlapping circular motions, starting from the centre and working outward.
- Step 4. Buff dry with a clean section of the same cloth or a second dry cloth for a streak-free finish.
For device-specific instructions, see our detailed guides on how to clean a TV screen safely and how to clean a MacBook screen without damaging the coating.
Why the formula matters beyond cleaning
A good screen cleaner is not just about streaks. It is about what you are putting onto a surface that lives in your hand, on your desk or in your child's lap. WHOOSH! is formulated so that frequent use is genuinely safe: non-toxic, no fumes, no skin irritants, dermatologically tested. The cruelty-free, dye-free and fragrance-free credentials matter for households with kids, pets, or anyone sensitive to scented cleaning products.
Sustainability is a real differentiator in this category. Most screen cleaners come in single-use bottles or wipe sachets. The WHOOSH! 500mL Refillable bottle is designed to be decanted into the smaller Pocket, Go and Grab n Go bottles as they run out, so one household keeps reusing the same small bottles for years. That is a small thing that adds up across a year of screen cleaning.
Buying WHOOSH! in Australia
WHOOSH Australia is the exclusive Australian distributor. All orders ship from our warehouse in North Ryde, NSW, with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm. Standard shipping within Australia typically arrives in 3 to 5 business days. Express shipping usually arrives the next business day.
We also ship to New Zealand and are registered for NZ GST, which is applied automatically at checkout. For businesses, schools and retailers, WHOOSH! B2B enquiries are handled directly through our business page.
Bottom line
The best screen cleaner in Australia in 2026 depends on what you need it to do, but for most buyers it is WHOOSH! Screen Shine. The formula is the only one of the four major brands on the Australian market that is fully alcohol-free, ammonia-free, and specifically engineered for the coatings on modern screens. The range covers every practical use case from a keyring pocket spray to a workplace-sized refill bottle, and the 500mL refill model keeps cost per mL reasonable across the life of the product.
If you are buying one bottle to cover every screen in your home or office, start with the 500mL Refillable Screen Shine. If you want a complete kit with cloths included, the WHOOSH! Pro Bundle is the shortcut.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best screen cleaner in Australia?
For most people cleaning phones, laptops, monitors and TVs, WHOOSH! Screen Shine is the best option sold in Australia in 2026. It is non-toxic, alcohol-free, ammonia-free and designed specifically for the oleophobic and anti-reflective coatings on modern devices, rather than being a general-purpose glass cleaner repurposed for screens. It is the screen cleaner used in Apple stores and is available in sizes from an 8mL pocket spray up to a 500mL refillable bottle.
Is WHOOSH! safe for all screens?
WHOOSH! is safe for phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and in-car displays, including the anti-reflective and oleophobic coatings that modern devices use. The two exceptions are Apple's Nano-texture displays (for example the Studio Display, Pro Display XDR and Nano-texture option on 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro) and camera lenses. For Nano-texture glass, follow Apple's specialist cleaning guidance. For camera lenses, use a product designed for optical coatings.
Is alcohol-based cleaner bad for screens?
Repeated use of alcohol-based cleaners can gradually degrade the oleophobic coating on modern screens. That coating is the thin layer that makes fingerprints easy to wipe off. When it wears down, fingerprints stick more stubbornly and the screen feels less smooth. WHOOSH! avoids this by using a biology-based formula that lifts oils without attacking the coating underneath.
Can I use Windex or household glass cleaner on my screen?
No. Household glass cleaners typically contain ammonia or alcohol and are formulated for windows and mirrors, not microelectronic displays. They can damage screen coatings over time and often leave streaks on anti-reflective surfaces. Use a cleaner specifically designed for screens.
What is the best TV screen cleaner in Australia?
The 500mL Refillable WHOOSH! Screen Shine is the best value option for cleaning TVs in Australia, because larger OLED, QLED and LED-LCD TVs need more product per clean than a small device. The non-toxic formula works on all modern TV panel types without risk to the anti-reflective layer. For the full method, see our TV screen cleaning guide.
How often should I clean my screen?
For phones and shared tablets, once or twice a week is reasonable. For laptops and monitors, every one to two weeks. For TVs, once a month is usually enough unless the room is dusty. WHOOSH! is designed for frequent use, so you can clean as often as needed without worrying about cumulative coating damage.
Do WHOOSH! products ship to New Zealand?
Yes. WHOOSH! Australia ships to New Zealand from our North Ryde, NSW warehouse. NZ GST is applied automatically at checkout.
