Coronavirus Prevention: How To Clean Or Sanitize Your Phone

Studies have found that coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for up to 48 hours, and that may include your beloved phone. This is the device you carry everywhere and touch every 5-10 minutes. This means that any virus or germ that makes its way onto your phone could easily transfer to your skin. So, how can you prevent transmission of germs from phone to body? How can you disinfect your phone? Just follow these simple steps:

Steps To Disinfect Your Phone

Power Down First

Before doing any cleaning, switch off your phone and unplug from any charger.

Prepare The Solution

In a spray bottle, mix a one-to-one ratio of distilled water and 70% isopropyl alcohol. Don't use hard water as it has microscopic minerals that can scratch your phone's screen.

Gently Wipe Your Phone

Spray this mixture on a lint-free microfiber cloth and gently clean your phone with it. Don't spray it directly on the screen as it can damage your phone. 

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Cleaning Speakers & Ports

If small areas like the space around the camera lens, attachment ports, or buttons show signs of gunk build-up, gently clean them with a q-tip or a brush. Never clean ports, speakers with a cloth as it can damage them. 

Let It Dry

Wipe off phone again with a dry cloth and leave it to dry. You can also keep it under sunlight for a few minutes.

How To Disinfect iPhones

If you are an iPhone user and don't want to damage your expensive phone, there is a safe way for you to clean your phone. Earlier this week, software company Apple put on its website that you can safely clean your iPhone with wipes that have 70% isopropyl alcohol, like Clorox Wipes. If you don't have disinfecting wipes at home, buy Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Can Orange Scent, 35 Units here for Rs 3,934.

Cleaning a Cell Phone Case

You can simply clean your smartphone case by taking your smartphone out of it and washing the case in warm soapy water. Since cases are relatively cheap and replaceable, you can also use rubbing alcohol to sanitize it. 

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Things To Keep In Mind Before Cleaning Your Phone

• Not all phones are water-resistant and many have an oil-repellent (oleophobic) coating on screens that can get damaged if we use harsh chemicals and scrubbing.
• Using alcohol wipes can also damage your phone's screen.
• Do not dip your phone in the water even if it is a waterproof phone. 
• Before following above-mentioned points, you should know exactly how water resistant your phone is so that you are mindful while using the alcohol and water mixture.

Tips To Keep Your Phone Germ-Free

• Wash your hands more often and avoid using phones in bathroom.
• Consider investing in ultraviolet light sanitizer as it is the easiest way to clean your phone. 
• Clean your phone regularly. 
• If you are a gym freak, avoid taking your phone to the gym and placing them on workout equipment that might not have been sanitized.

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