How to Clean Your Tesla or Rivian Touchscreen

Quick answer

Use a dedicated glass cleaning towel and a gentle, alcohol-free cleaner to safely remove fingerprints and smudges from your Tesla or Rivian touchscreen without damaging the anti-glare coating.

Step-by-step touchscreen cleaning

1. 1. Turn off the display: Go to Controls > Display > Screen Clean Mode (Tesla) or Settings > Display > Clean Screen (Rivian). This dims the screen and disables touch input so you can see smudges clearly. Always engage Clean Mode before wiping — it prevents accidental inputs and makes streaks visible.
2. 2. Lightly mist your towel: Spray a small amount of alcohol-free cleaner or distilled water onto the towel, not directly onto the screen. The towel should be damp, not wet. Never spray liquid directly on the screen — it can seep into edges and damage electronics.
3. 3. Wipe with the corduroy side first: Use the textured side of the Premium Glass & Window Towel to lift fingerprints and dust. Use gentle, straight strokes rather than circular motions. Circular motions can push debris into the screen's edge. Straight strokes lift dirt away.
4. 4. Buff with the smooth side: Flip to the silky side of the towel and lightly buff the screen until no streaks remain. This step removes any leftover moisture and leaves a clear finish. If streaks reappear, the towel may be too wet — let it air dry a moment and rebuff.

Recommended tool

• Premium Glass & Window Towel - 5 pack: 350 GSM blend of 70% polyester and 30% polyamide with an overlock stitch edge. The dense weave picks up oils without shedding lint, and the dual-texture design lets you wipe dirt away with one side then polish streak-free with the other.