The Proper Care and Feeding of your TV Stand
Ok, well feeding may be a bit extreme, but proper care is certainly appropriate when discussing the piece of furniture housing or hosting your pride and joy - a 40-inch High Definition Television Set. Often much thought is put into what sort of TV to purchase, and some significant thought is even put into what type of entertainment center to put it in, but rarely do people consider how best to care for the stand itself. Here we will address a few common topics of concern that will keep your television stand looking as awesome as the TV sitting on it.
Tidying Cables
We have a love-hate relationship with cables. They are necessary, but no one wants to see them. I long for the future where everything is wireless, but I digress. Keeping cables organized and out of the way is common to owners of electronics everywhere. One thing to keep in mind when searching for a way to deal with the rats nest is that you need be able to add and remove cables at will. Don’t go for a rigid solution which is difficult to adjust later. You will certainly have a cable go out or need to add your son’s new game system just after you get everything situated. With that said, you might want to try Zip ties. You can get them at Wal-Mart or your local hardware store in a case of 50 or more. They are easy to implement, hold cables together well, and you can replace them easily when you have to add or remove something from the cable structure. Another option might be to use a PVC pipe to run the cables from the set to the power supply or other devices. You can get PVC in colors that may blend with your TV stand, and you could even slice down the length of it for easy access. If neither of those work, try looking at a specialty shop, like the Container Store, for cable ties or similar items.
Dusting
Another common concern amongst TV owners is the dust that inevitably collects on the TV stand, particularly if it is made of a tempered glass material. Accumulating dust in unavoidable, as the television creates a static charge which draws in dust like a magnet. One solution may be to wipe the screen down with a dryer sheet to neutralize the static, and leave your TV with a fresh clean smell 
Next, wipe the stand down with a damp cloth or a swiffer duster. This way you are not just throwing dust back into the air for it to land again on your TV set.
Cleaning Glass
Finally, as most media centers include something made of glass, we must address glass cleaning. To clean the smudges causes by fingers and such, try using a solution of one cup each of rubbing alcohol and water, with a tablespoon or two of vinegar. To fix a chip in the glass, try one of the auto windshield repair kits. They use a resin which seeps down into the chip and seals it off, often appearing completely unnoticeable.