How to clean your cell phone in the right way

georgia14 (68)in #howto • 5 years ago

We all trust our cell phones very much and hence they need to work efficiently every day. For most of us, when someone asks us, "Have you ever cleaned your cell phone", we think of the question that they are asking "junk files to gain some storage space" And how to remove hundreds of bad photos ”.

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But the first thing that should come to mind about cleaning a cell phone is the removal of potentially deadly germs and bacteria that are covering your phone every day.

Every time you touch your phone, you transfer the bacteria from your hands, face and every surface that you have touched. Do you use your cell phone in public restrooms as well? Yuck

You need these things to clean your cell phone-

Distilled water
Isopropyl alcohol, 70%
spray bottle
Microfiber or lens cleaning, lint-free cloth (A lint free cloth is a special type of cleaning cloth that gives no fluff when used.)
Cotton cloth or wooden toothpick

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Never use these things to clean a cell phone

Window or household cleaner
Compressed air
Aerosol Spray Cleaner
Draper
Bleach
Ammonia
Abrasive powder
hydrogen peroxide

It is necessary to avoid excessive moisture while cleaning, which can damage the internal electronics. Most cell phone screens, especially the glass surfaces of smartphones, have an oleophobic coating that repels oil from hands and fingers. The effectiveness of the coating will decrease over time, but rubbing anything hard on the glass will damage its effectiveness and permanently scratch the surface.

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1) Steps for a Germ-Free Cell Phone

To keep the phone relatively germ-free, these cleaning procedures should be done weekly.
Unplug your phone and any attachments. Earbuds or chargers must be cleaned separately. turn off the phone.
Remove any protective case or cover. They should also be cleaned separately before re-inserting into the phone.
In a small spray bottle, mix distilled water and 70% isopropyl alcohol in one-to-one ratio. Distilled water is essential if you live in an area that has saline water, which is full of micro-minerals that can scratch the phone's glass. Shake the bottle well.
Lightly spray the water and isopropyl mixture on a microfiber cloth. Never spray directly on the phone. Do not wet the cloth too much.
Use a cloth to wipe the entire phone from front and back.
If the spaces around the camera lens or attachment port are small, gently use a cotton swab or wooden toothpick to clean those areas. Once this area is cleaned, clean this area again with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.

Allow the phone to air dry completely for at least 15 minutes before reinstalling in any case.

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2) Cleaning a Cell Phone Case

If you are going to put this dirty protective case on your phone again, then cleaning your cell phone will not help much! Whether the case is made of silicone, hard plastic, or leather, most cell phone cover models have textured edges to provide a better grip on the phone. Take a look at those edges. They are probably very dirty.

Once the phone is removed from this cover, the silicone case can be completely immersed in water and rinsed in a solution of warm water and a bit of soap. Use a soft cloth to gently scrub the textured edges.

Allow both to dry completely before putting your phone in this cover. For daily cleaning, wipe the case with a dry microfiber cloth with distilled water and rubbing alcohol solution.

For hard plastic cover cases, wipe the entire case with distilled water and alcohol solution on a lint-free cloth. Use a cotton cloth dipped in water / alcohol solution to clean small buttons and lens opening areas. Dry it with a clean, lint free cloth and check that it is completely dry before re-applying the case to the phone.

If your phone's cover is leather, it should be cleaned with a saddle soap specially made for leather (the saddle soap removes dirt and grime from the smooth leather) and then with a leather conditioner Should be treated.

Let it dry completely before re-applying the case to the phone.

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3) How to Clean Cell Phone Accessories

Clean the earbuds, chargers and other cell phone accessories using half distilled water and half 70% isopropyl alcohol solution and a microfiber cloth. Remember to wet the cloth lightly - never overly wet and allow the accessories to dry completely before use.

Clean your cell phone immediately if it comes in contact with anything that stains the phone, such as makeup, ink, dye, or sticky foods.

Wash your hands more often and do not use the phone in the bathroom. The cleaner your hands are, the more clean your phone will be.

Use an antimicrobial cover. They are readily available to fit most phone brands.

Buy a small ultraviolet light sanitizer. There are many in the market that kill bacteria on your phone, car keys and other small items without using excessive heat or moisture that can damage the electronics.