How to Properly Clean Your Phone

We depend heavily on our phones for almost every task of the day. They’re the first thing that we search for after waking up and the last thing we check before falling asleep. The first thought that strikes our mind when someone asks, “have you cleaned your phone?” is about removing junk files and unnecessary pictures to get extra storage space. However, this shouldn’t be the case. 

As you go about your day, consider how many contaminated surfaces you come into contact with and transfer the germs to your phone by using it in public places. Isn’t it scary? You transfer germs from your hands and your phone to your face every day. So, you wash your hands frequently but not your phone; why is this the case? 

5 Ways to Clean Your Phone 

Cleaning your phones shouldn’t be something that you lose your sleep over; it should be a part of your normal sanitizing routine. Here are the top five ways to properly clean your phone:

• UV Sanitizers Are the Safest Choice

When it comes to disinfecting your smartphone or other personal items like your credit cards or keys, a UV sanitizer makes things a lot easier.

That may sound strange to the amateur germ aficionado, but it’s actually fairly straightforward at the core. The UV light targets bacteria’s DNA and destroys it, making it less likely to infect you again. The best bit about UV sanitizers is that the light doesn’t harm your device. It’s a super easy method that anyone can try without worrying about damaging the phone in any way.  

• Try Alcohol Wipes

Popular phone manufacturers advised that using a wipe containing 70% alcohol is the best option to sanitize your phone. You can conveniently use these wipes to the outer casing and display. However, avoid wiping the openings like charging ports, microphones, headphone ports, etc. 

The only drawback is that these wipes are hard to find from the local supermarket, especially at a reasonable price. 

• 
  
  
  

  Use Mild Diluted Soap

If you want to save your time searching for the wipes, the alternative is to mix mild soap with water to dilute it and use it as a germ-busting mixture. We do not recommend you dunk your phone in soapy water because it will damage your phone (if it’s not water resistant). To wipe the germs off, soak a microfiber or lint-free fabric in the mixture and rub it gently on your phone’s display and rear case. Since microfibers are gentle and less abrasive than a towel, they won’t damage the scratch-resistant layer of the display. 

• Avoid Using Household Cleaning Products

Many of you will be tempted to use cleaning products from your kitchen counter to make your concoction to save money and time. However, long-term use of these cleansers can wear down the display’s protective layer, which is why several manufacturers, including Apple, have issued warnings against using them. For example, you should never use clean, even near your phone. 

• Clean Your Phone Case as Well

If your phone case serves as a handbag to keep your cards and cash, you should be just as vigilant about cleaning it as you are about protecting your expensive device. The guidelines are the same when it comes to cleaning your phone case, but you may have greater leeway when it comes to your phone cover. Be careful while cleaning the case and always remove it from the phone to ensure that you won’t end up damaging your phone. 

Wrapping Up!

We often think that maintaining hygiene is just about sanitizing and washing our hands and face. From handrails and doorknobs to elevator buttons, we touch contaminated surfaces all day and then take out the phone to check maps, enjoy music, or attend a call. This transfers germs and bacteria to our phones, increasing the chances of getting infections and diseases. That’s why you should regularly clean your phone while keeping the above steps and tips in mind.