3M Products at Everyday Home Living
3M is an American multinational company with a global reputation for science-led innovation across safety, healthcare, consumer, and industrial products. In Australian offices and homes, 3M is best known for its privacy filters for laptop and desktop monitor screens, and its stainless steel and surface cleaning products. Our 3M range covers privacy screen filters and screen cleaning solutions.
3M Privacy Filters
3M privacy filters use microlouver technology to narrow the viewing angle of your screen, making the display appear dark and unreadable to anyone not directly in front of it. This protects sensitive information from visual hacking in open-plan offices, coworking spaces, cafes, airports, and public transport, where onlookers sitting at an angle would otherwise be able to read your screen clearly.
The PF-series privacy filters are available in sizes suited to common laptop screen dimensions (39.1cm/15.4-inch, 51cm/20-inch) and tablet formats including iPad-compatible models. Privacy filters attach to the screen with easy-to-remove mounting strips or slide onto the display bezel without adhesive, and can be removed when working in a private environment where the reduced brightness is not needed.
3M Screen and Surface Cleaners
3M stainless steel cleaner and polish removes fingerprints, smudges, and grime from stainless steel kitchen appliances, cookware, and benchtop surfaces, leaving a protective coating that resists future fingerprinting. Available in 600g aerosol format suited to commercial and household use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do 3M privacy filters reduce screen brightness?
Yes, to some degree. 3M privacy filters reduce screen brightness when viewed head-on due to the microlouver material that blocks side-angle viewing. The reduction is typically around 20 to 30 percent, which most users find manageable indoors. The trade-off between visual security and brightness is worth it in any environment where screen privacy is a genuine concern. If brightness is critical, increasing your screen's brightness setting compensates for the filter's effect.
How do I find the right 3M privacy filter for my laptop?
Measure your laptop screen diagonally from corner to corner in centimetres or inches. Also note the aspect ratio (16:9 is most common for modern laptops; 4:3 was the older standard for desktop monitors). Match both the diagonal size and aspect ratio to the compatible filter in each product description. 3M also provides a compatibility tool on their website where you can enter your device model to confirm the correct filter.
