Auto detailer, both Meguiars and Mothers, seem to be common recommendations for keeping speakers looking their best...but realistically, its not like the stuff needs to be used every week...maybe 2x per year.
Light dusting with a Swifter once a week. I don't use wax/polish or cleaners, as my speakers are kept indoors and are not exposed to the outside elements like a car. Unless you have curious small children, finger prints should not be a problem, if so, a damp micro fiber cloth will do the trick once the dust is removed. |
http://www.brillianize.com/Pages/LandingPages/acrylic.html. I’ve used this product for decades. Was introduced to it for my plexiglass aquarium. Have used it on motorcycles, cars, computers, to name a few. It’s the absolute best for non glass tv screens. Spray it on and rub with a clean cotton baby diaper or micro fiber cloth. Then flip the cloth over and polish with dry side. You will feel it get incredibly slippery. Simply rub with a clean micro cloth to remove dust and smudges. Works incredibly well on motorcycle windscreens and helmet face shields without scratching provided they’re not gritty to begin. |
Fresh, cleaned, water dampened cotton washcloth, followed by a dry cotton towel. Nothing else needed. Been using this for decades without the need to add any "product" to the process. Don’t dry dust ever. Dry dusting is what causes the micro scratches in the first place. If you never cause the micro scratches, you never have to add product to cover up, or polish out the micro scratches. |
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I meant to state the product I use is called Novus 1.They make 3 versions. I use it a couple of times a year, it really puts the shine back to original. I also use a swifter several times a month. ozzy "Novus Plastic Polish - Novus 1 - Plastic Clean & Shine Gently cleans all plastics without scratching. Leaves a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust, and eliminates static. Resists finger marking Contains no abrasives or harsh chemicals Leaves a smooth, clean, greaseless shine FEATURES AND BENEFITS of Novus 1 - Clean & Shine" |
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I use an EGo 56 volt cordless leaf blower to remove surface dust from my high gloss speakers. There is also the added benefit of removing additional debris such as album covers, stylus brushes, etc. from adjacent cabinets and furniture as well. The "turbo" button is really helpful during high pollen season. |
Feather duster or Swiffer, no liquids whatsoever. Buff out any fingerprints with a microfiber cloth only. I had black high gloss speakers for two years in a south facing room with floor to ceiling windows and I am picky about appearance. I have high gloss white speakers now, which need dusting 10 x less often :)
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The Meguirars is quite good. Pledge, which I also use on my racing car, is easiest. Pure carnuba airplane wax if your speakers are exposed to UV light from a window. Zaino wax gives the deepest breathtaking 3D liquid-like gloss I have ever seen, but takes a great deal of time to apply to a vehicle. It might be worth it for furniture having a smaller size as you mention. |
Seriously suggest you take a look at Zaino Z5 Pro Show Car polish. It is a polish and polymer sealant. I use it on my gloss black B&W 804 D3's and touch up with Zaino Z8 Grand Finale. Normal waxes like Meguiars will evaporate in about 30 day. The Z5 has to be used in conjunction with the Zaio (like a catalyst) but I can assure you, it is superb. Check out the reviews. Also, to substantiate the comments by IBMJUNKMAN, I never use any cloth with any stiching at all. Zaino is the only place I know of who make "border free" towels. These are what I use on my car also. Micro fiber cloths will definitely create swirl marks. |