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i just got my touch pro and have no idea how to apply the included screen protector...any help??
Generally speaking, this is the "standard" application method:
http://www.martinfields.com/video/Application.mpg
There are some tricks to help prevent air bubbles, such as this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewH-xONFN3Y
I went with a slightly different procedure I learned elsewhere. I filled a small bowl with about 1" of warm water, added a drop of mild, non-scented hand soap, and mixed it up so that there were few bubbles in the water. Placed the screen protector in the water to give it a good "wash" (to remove any dust). Then removed it from the water, shook off some of the excess drops, and applied it to the screen like normal.
The warm water made the film a bit more flexible which made it easy to squeeze out any trapped air, and the soap made it a slippery so it was easier to re-align. Once the protector was in place, I used a micro-fiber cloth to push most of the water drops out to the edge. There were a couple "dark" spots where water was still trapped, but they evaporated in about a day -- the important thing was to not have any air bubbles. The result:
Of course, you don't have to do something as complicated as I did. The real piece of advice is to just be very patient as you apply it.
im having a hard time separating the protector to reveal the adhesive side...i have been trying the last 30 mins with no luck at all only adding smudges to the protector and creasing it
someone plz help!!!!
Try to use your fingernails (if you have short fingernails, it's going to be a lot tougher). If that doesn't work, you can try a a super smal tear that will only rip a bit of the paper and not the protector.
i made a tear in the top part (above actual protecto) it seems like its only one layer...p.s. why does it include so many extra pieces of plastic??
Leant from a guy who applied for me in a shop in Hong Kong.
In addition to above mentioned tips, try to use sticky tape rather than your fingers to contact the screen protector.
You can also use sticky tape to stick out the dust.
When applying use something like a credit card to push bubbles out.
when i apply the screen protectors, i normally wash the adhesive side of the protector, then drop a few droplets of water on the screen; when you put the protector on the screen, you can then squeeze the bubble out with ease using credit card or just coin, and adjust the position to fit within 3 hours.
they should have included at least a PDAir type brand, not to mention a martin fields so that won't make our life like a living hell
I had completely no trouble applying the protector, without any soap or water.
It's a sticker... You just bend it in right direction, and the 'inner' plastic surface (protector itself) will pop off the base surface, leaving plastic frame around.
It's important no to place it flat on the device, but align one edge with screen edge, and while keeping it bent, apply evenly, going slowly from aligned edge to the other. No bubbles this way.
Even if you have bubbles, you can 'squeeze' them (move) to the side of screen and let them out.
Thanks to this thread, I discovered now that I also got these 2 included screen protectors in the package ;-)
Now, is it advised to apply both the protectors or only one?
Prerna said:
Thanks to this thread, I discovered now that I also got these 2 included screen protectors in the package ;-)
Now, is it advised to apply both the protectors or only one?
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It's like a condom. Do you wear 2 condoms?
joymike123 said:
Leant from a guy who applied for me in a shop in Hong Kong.
In addition to above mentioned tips, try to use sticky tape rather than your fingers to contact the screen protector.
You can also use sticky tape to stick out the dust.
When applying use something like a credit card to push bubbles out.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw7oIv79lyY shows how this works.
I personally went one step further and put on latex gloves to avoid fingerprints and smudges. Also doing this in a damp/humid/steamy room like your bathroom helps avoid dust particles from swirling down onto the screen or the protector.
Hmmm... talk of condoms, latex gloves, and steamy rooms... let me just check if I'm still in the right forum!
Coromoto said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw7oIv79lyY shows how this works.
I personally went one step further and put on latex gloves to avoid fingerprints and smudges. Also doing this in a damp/humid/steamy room like your bathroom helps avoid dust particles from swirling down onto the screen or the protector.
Hmmm... talk of condoms, latex gloves, and steamy rooms... let me just check if I'm still in the right forum!
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such measures are not really necessary to apply a screen protector... i applied mine on a carpet in my room (which i havent clean in ages ), as long as you are careful, you can do it dust-free...
turn on the hot water in your bathtub, close the doors and vents, the room will be steamy in minutes. slap on the leather and bring out the whip, then you are set
Shall I pull the protector off the big plastic sheet so both sides get exposed to the water? Doesn´t the glue dissappear then?
Does the ATT FUZE come with the screen protector?
johnny13oi said:
Does the ATT FUZE come with the screen protector?
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yes it does
Mr.Sir said:
Shall I pull the protector off the big plastic sheet so both sides get exposed to the water? Doesn´t the glue dissappear then?
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LOL, I was wondering the same thing
BlackAccord said:
yes it does
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No it doesnt. Where do you get this info? Unless they gave it to you at the store, but not in the box, nor on the phone.
Vulpix said:
It's like a condom. Do you wear 2 condoms?
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A friend of mine does. Too many skanks he says.
lollonais said:
No it doesnt. Where do you get this info? Unless they gave it to you at the store, but not in the box, nor on the phone.
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Hi:
Unfortunately I can't afford my new Fuze til next month, but I have been doing ALOT of reading up, so I'll be ready when I get it. I have seen many people say that a screen protector is included, same has been said in the reviews I have read online. You can also check out this unboxing video, where you can see the screen protector: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWNK2lXl9I4
Maybe you just missed it in the box, it is clear after all
Anyone where I can find replacement screen + digitizer for the Xperia Play R800? I have tried everywhere with no luck.
Have you tried ebay?
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Yes and nothing there except for battery covers
Hi there. There are some available now on ebay, but you have to order from Hong Kong. I typed in 'touch screen digitizer xperia play' in ebay search.
I have ordered one myself as I have already dropped my Xperia Play and the glass shattered. Unfortunately I have had trouble trying to replace the screen, I can only get as far as opening up the back cover to where the motherboard is :S
Don't want to make a new thread about spare parts.
Anyone found a replacement casing? I dropped my phone and it landed on its top, both scratching the top slider plastic and battery cover, this has annoyed me so very much.
For parts I would post on Kijiji or Cregs list to see if someone has a broken one to sell.
For the Case I though I seen some on Ebay.
For full covers/housings: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ho...e|black&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
At prize of $50, not bad for original housing, both white and black.
There are loads of housings on ebay now. i just got my play yesterday (hell yeah ) and its second hand with a few scuffs and marks. Im gonnabuy a white housing and replace my existing one......a quick question, do all plays come with the extremely annoying screen protector thats like impossible to remove? can anyone tell me how to take it off?
bilalp said:
a quick question, do all plays come with the extremely annoying screen protector thats like impossible to remove? can anyone tell me how to take it off?
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Yes they do. It is a shatter proof film. Use a pin to lift the corner and it comes up easy.
bilalp said:
There are loads of housings on ebay now. i just got my play yesterday (hell yeah ) and its second hand with a few scuffs and marks. Im gonnabuy a white housing and replace my existing one......a quick question, do all plays come with the extremely annoying screen protector thats like impossible to remove? can anyone tell me how to take it off?
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Yes, they all do. Take a needle (the "office" type one with big plastic top will be the best since it's hard and easy to hold). Then somewhere just left to the back button/right to the search button you can start peeling it - screen underneath is scratch-resistant so you don't have to be extra-careful when trying to peel it. After some time you should peel it enough to grab it with fingers/nails and peel it off completely.
One helpful tip (which I found too late ) is to heat the screen with hair dryer, then it peels off easier.
Okay thanks. shatter proof eh? should i leave it on?
I usually dont use screen protectors, they annoy the hell outta me
bilalp said:
Okay thanks. shatter proof eh? should i leave it on?
I usually dont use screen protectors, they annoy the hell outta me
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A thin piece of plastic won't protect your screen from shattering, it's there just to keep it in one place once it shatters, make swipes harder and reduce contrast/colourfulness.
I'm annoyed by these things too
Haha yeah good point lol, ill be removing it then
And yeah the screen responsiveness is pretty crappy, but hopefully thats due to the screen protector. I came from HD2 and this almost feels resistive!
I took off the shatter resistant film with a finger nail, a pin wasn't even necessary. I started from the upper right corner.
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Its to hard to manage threads for all platforms so im going to consolidate all the questions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31998128#post31998128
Well I read a lot of places that it couldn't be done. I have successfully replaced just the glass. I recorded it on my Gopro so everyone can see how its done. If you find it useful hit the thanks Make sure you spread this around so people stop buying 300 dollar full LCD assemblies.
without further adieu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Gx5fLy0NQ&feature=youtu.be
Fixed the sound issue with the video
I saw your post on Reddit. What I'm more interested in is how this affected picture quality. Obviously there's a layer of glue missing from inbetween the display and glass. Also you did a shoddy job on cleaning it properly before applying the new glass .
Thanks for this guide.
Going to test it on a broken s3 i have lying around.
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There is a thing i didn't catch. The digitizer is apart from the glass right ? Here would it be in the video ? I am asking because i saw on ebay the glass being sold and the glass + digitizer.
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AndreiLux said:
I saw your post on Reddit. What I'm more interested in is how this affected picture quality. Obviously there's a layer of glue missing from inbetween the display and glass. Also you did a shoddy job on cleaning it properly before applying the new glass .
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Lol... I did all of this last month. A bloody PITA to clean and remove all the glass shards (took me 2 hours just to clear up all the sharp shards of glass). Yes there is a layer of glue (it's acually some sort of silicone rubber) that you need to put on. My advice? I used the Selley's All Clear Multipurpose Co-Polymer Sealant, so it's crystal clear and not translucent as some other clear RTV Silicone. Also remember to use some microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD and your digitizer before you seal it, if not, some dust/debris might get caught inside!
You need to put this layer of silicone because moisture will seep in and cloud up your screen, if you did not!
Again, if you want to save a good amount of money and your LCD is not cracked, AND you can DIY, by all means do this!
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Lol... I did all of this last month. A bloody PITA to clean and remove all the glass shards (took me 2 hours just to clear up all the sharp shards of glass). Yes there is a layer of glue (it's acually some sort of silicone rubber) that you need to put on. My advice? I used the Selley's All Clear Multipurpose Co-Polymer Sealant, so it's crystal clear and not translucent as some other clear RTV Silicone. Also remember to use some microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the LCD and your digitizer before you seal it, if not, some dust/debris might get caught inside!
You need to put this layer of silicone because moisture will seep in and cloud up your screen, if you did not!
Again, if you want to save a good amount of money and your LCD is not cracked, AND you can DIY, by all means do this!
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The shottyness was because everyone on the damn internet told me it wasn't going to work lol. If I did it now I would be MUCH more careful. I was going to send the device out for insurance anyway so I igured I would just try.
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There is a thing i didn't catch. The digitizer is apart from the glass right ? Here would it be in the video ? I am asking because i saw on ebay the glass being sold and the glass + digitizer.
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If you're talking about thu wire, taht is for the left and right buttons
It's good to see you can replace the lens without replacing the digitizer and screen. I broke my lens around 1 month after buying my S3. I live in Singapore. Samsung replaced the front of the phone for $137 SGD (~$111 USD).
If you are worried about this happening just get a squaretrade warranty with the accidental damage protection vs. having to DIY.
Thanks for the vid!
First some background: Current replacement guides for displays used on such devices as the GS3, HOX, HOS specify replacing the full-screen bonding agent with an edge-taped solution. This results in much lower contrast ratio due to a non-spec air gap and if done improperly, dust in the air pocket over time.
The *proper* solution would be a liquid adhesive lamination (LAL) or liquid optically clear adhesive (LOCA).
The requirements of these adhesives for this application are the following:
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- OEM contrast ratio
- Dust abatement
- No bubbles in final product
- Rebondability
I believe the process for using these adhesives would be the following:
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- Removal of all existing adhesive from substrate
- Application of *appropriate amount (TBD)* of adhesive in center of substrate
- Application of new glass lens with even pressure to spread adhesive outward, avoiding air bubbles
- Curing of adhesive if necessary
In fact, this seems more straightforward and less error prone than applying adhesive tape around the lens perimeter.
I am willing to try this on my screen, but...
What I need
I cannot determine which adhesive will work, or even work best. I'm hoping that someone has a lead on a proper adhesive through experience. Obviously a DIY fix would need only a small amount, so a gallon jug wouldn't be a good option (unless for a group buy or something).
I'll post links to the resources I have found already when I reach 10 posts
Found a reasonable amount of LOCA
I found some LOCA for $30 shipped, not sure of the quantity or how many applications it will provide. I think it will take some experimentation to find the correct amount to entirely fill the void without airspace and without squeezing out the sides. Might have to apply it with the screen out of the phone frame. Also, I do have a UV flashlight but I don't know if that is sufficient to cure this stuff. I'll test it out on some microscope slides. I'll also test whether it can be taken back apart via heat after bonding.
This topic is really interesting, since I broke my GS3 gorilla glass and would like to change it by myself. A good DIY would be appreciated
mkendra said:
This topic is really interesting, since I broke my GS3 gorilla glass and would like to change it by myself. A good DIY would be appreciated
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I ordered some LOCA so we will see how it goes I guess. I'll try to take pics/video when I can.
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I ordered some LOCA so we will see how it goes I guess. I'll try to take pics/video when I can.
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can you share link of supplier ? thanx
i would add few more steps to process for using these adhesives
- if OCA used, according to post from phonefreaks h t t p ://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31321004&postcount=13 alcohol spry on glass or screen before application OCA, then alignment, then again alcohol spry on glass or screen
- vacuum application to remove air bubbles
and i would search for LOCA which cures in "shadow" area
Kancler said:
i would add few more steps to process for using these adhesives
- if OCA used, according to post from phonefreaks h t t p ://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31321004&postcount=13 alcohol spry on glass or screen before application OCA, then alignment, then again alcohol spry on glass or screen
- vacuum application to remove air bubbles
and i would search for LOCA which cures in "shadow" area
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The link you posted is regarding a different adhesive, that is in sticker form. The adhesive I am trying out is liquid and hardens with UV light. I found some on ebay.
I bonded two microscope slides together as a test and it worked well, no bubbles. The only problem I had is that lots of adhesive leaked out the perimeter of the slides... it is going to be hard to determine the proper amount for my screen. I also need to take into account the perimeter tape adhesive if I use it but I might not even bother since the LOCA bonds pretty tight. Another setback is that the slides are really stuck! I haven't tried applying heat to break the bond yet but I have been unable to separate the slides.
On the brighter side, LOCA is nice to work with because it will not set until you want it to; if you mess up you can just try again as long as you have some adhesive.
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The link you posted is regarding a different adhesive, that is in sticker form. The adhesive I am trying out is liquid and hardens with UV light. I found some on ebay.
I bonded two microscope slides together as a test and it worked well, no bubbles. The only problem I had is that lots of adhesive leaked out the perimeter of the slides... it is going to be hard to determine the proper amount for my screen. I also need to take into account the perimeter tape adhesive if I use it but I might not even bother since the LOCA bonds pretty tight. Another setback is that the slides are really stuck! I haven't tried applying heat to break the bond yet but I have been unable to separate the slides.
On the brighter side, LOCA is nice to work with because it will not set until you want it to; if you mess up you can just try again as long as you have some adhesive.
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theres some locktide LOCA dam adhesive, which has greater viscosity, its main purpose to create borders and not allow LOCA to leak, but i think double side tape would help to keep it in place.
Hope heat will help to separate, or we will get permanent glass replacement :/ and we all know how fragile glass are :/
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theres some locktide LOCA dam adhesive, which has greater viscosity, its main purpose to create borders and not allow LOCA to leak, but i think double side tape would help to keep it in place.
Hope heat will help to separate, or we will get permanent glass replacement :/ and we all know how fragile glass are :/
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I did see the loctite LOCA but it's really expensive and not sold in small quantities. Greater viscosity would be a plus; how do you know what the viscosity of my LOCA is though? I'll toss my slides in the toaster oven tonight and see if they come apart.
any luck on separation ?
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any luck on separation ?
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Not quite. I perhaps did not let the glass heat thoroughly, but I stuck it in the oven at 190 for 10 minutes and then gave it a shot. I did not use a razor blade but rather a pocket knife so that didn't help, but the adhesive did clearly give; however, the top layer of glass broke. Not a big deal but I was hoping it would be a lot easier. The layer of adhesive wasn't rock hard, and it was very very thin so a thicker layer would surely give more easily. I could clearly see that prying in the glass was causing the kind of outwardly flowing separation that I would have expected so that's encouraging. I think I'll call it good enough and cross that bridge if and when my glass breaks again. As soon as I get my metal pry tool from hong kong I'm going to give it a shot.
I have a scratched screen - it's not large but one of those ones that is completely noticeable as the light reflects off it.
All I've done is put it in and out of my pockets and I don't have anything else in them!
I've read on here in the past that gorilla glass should not scratch unless you really go at it.
Has anyone successfully had a scratch/screen repaired under the warranty for something like this?
Doubtful a warranty repair would take place with a scratch on the screen . It is deemed user wear and tear.
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I think it's sand. My previous iPhone got lots of fine scratches on its Gorilla Glass 2 too. :/
Sand is one of the hardest substances. Just below diamond iirc.
Hammer_drum said:
I have a scratched screen - it's not large but one of those ones that is completely noticeable as the light reflects off it.
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Why don't you have a screen protector on it?
XiphoneUzer said:
Why don't you have a screen protector on it?
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2 reasons:
1st - I'm yet to find one that I don't know is "there"
2nd - Every time I've tried to apply one, I can never get it totally dust or bubble free.
Exploring getting some new glass and fitting myself.
If 2 is true, I don't know how are you going to fit whole new glass on, which is, from what I've seen on youtube, x100 times more difficult especially if you use liquid glass underneath. Without liquid glass you may have issues.
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2 reasons:
1st - I'm yet to find one that I don't know is "there"
2nd - Every time I've tried to apply one, I can never get it totally dust or bubble free.
Exploring getting some new glass and fitting myself.
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I just use the cheap ass one's 3 for £5 in the local market, A couple I've had some bubbles in but this last one I have now, I managed to get it completely bubble free.... Trick is scrape out the bubbles as you press it on
Hammer_drum said:
I have a scratched screen - it's not large but one of those ones that is completely noticeable as the light reflects off it.
All I've done is put it in and out of my pockets and I don't have anything else in them!
I've read on here in the past that gorilla glass should not scratch unless you really go at it.
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That kind of stuff is why most people that know better and really want to avoid scratches (and potentially also lower the risk of shattering after a sudden shock) use a screen-protector. (mine is a very inexpensive one, my main requirement was to be easy to apply without dust or bubbles).
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I have a scratched screen - it's not large but one of those ones that is completely noticeable as the light reflects off it.
All I've done is put it in and out of my pockets and I don't have anything else in them!
I've read on here in the past that gorilla glass should not scratch unless you really go at it.
Has anyone successfully had a scratch/screen repaired under the warranty for something like this?
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I always have a completely empty pocket dedicated to my phone - front right pocket. However I have a miniscule scratch, which I believe was due to a coin in the same pocket which was only there for a few minutes. Gorilla glass Shmagilla glass - seems like it isn't as strong as it should be...
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I found that the best way to cover up scratches is to apply a screen protector. The trick to applying a screen protector bubble and dust free is water.
1. Clean your phone's screen, to really catch all the dust use some kind of ducktape/sellotape - magic tape works best as it doesn't leave any residue on the glass. Do this immediately before applying the protector.
2. Now wash your hands and keep your fingers moist, so that any accidental touching of the sticky side of the screen protector won't leave any finger prints.
3. Get a water spray and water the sticky side of the protector, alternatively put the sticky side under the tap.
4. Aim and apply the screen protector. Because the sticky side is wet, you can take it off and reapply if you've messed it up. A pro tip: If you messed up your screen protector, you can try washing it gently with transparent liquid soap.
5. Push the water bubbles out with a credit card wraped in a linen cloth.
6. Once you've removed all the water bubbles it can take around a day for the screen protector to fully adhere to the screen.
7. Congrats!
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2 reasons:
1st - I'm yet to find one that I don't know is "there"
2nd - Every time I've tried to apply one, I can never get it totally dust or bubble free.
Exploring getting some new glass and fitting myself.
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Fitting it yourself? U cant even put a screen protector on, and your going to perform a repair on your $750 device?
It's too late to tell you to bring it in to your carrier and let them apply your screen protector for free. Next time perhaps.
No would have sufficed as an answer to the original question, but thanks for your patronising responses.
Fit your screen protector in a warm steamy bathroom! The steam grabs all the dust out of the air...
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