While it is always advisable to stay safe from germs, we seem to have realized it by now and the epidemic of coronavirus has pushed us all to expanses (never reached before) to keep our environment clean. This also applies to the objects with which we remain in direct contact on a daily basis. One of these objects is our very expensive smartphone, which tends to be the seat of germs when we use it. To prove it, scientists at the University of Arizona have suggested that a smartphone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat.
Does it sound disgusting? The aforementioned little information has definitely given rise to a feeling of OCD in you and you probably do not like your smartphone at the moment, since the fear of Coronavirus is legitimate. Do not worry, we have two methods to easily clean your smartphone with ease so that germs do not reside there and you can protect yourself from it. Read on to know all about it.
How to easily clean your Android, iOS smartphone?
Apple and Google have set guidelines for users to clean iPhones and pixels. The guidelines are more or less true for most smartphones because they have similar functionality. Let’s dive into the simple steps of how you can clean your smartphones:
- Before you start, make sure your smartphone is turned off and that no headset or charging cable is connected to your device. Also remove the cover / case of your smartphone.
- Now take a soft lint-free cloth to clean your device. Using the one you use to clean your glasses is a good option. This microfiber cloth will guarantee that scratches will not reside on your smartphone.
- You can choose between two options; you can use warm soapy water or a screen cleaning solution. As for water resistant smartphones (iPhone 11 series, Samsung Galaxy S20 series, Google Pixels, and many others), they can be immersed in water or put under a tap depending on the level of resistance that accompanies them .
- All you have to do is take the solution, soak the microfiber cloth and make sure to moisten it (remove the excess solution). Wipe the smartphone with the damp cloth and then with a dry cloth.
- For the small corners of your smartphone such as the earpiece, the speaker grilles and the various ports of your phone, you can use a Q-tip or a toothpick to clean the areas.
- With Q-tips, you need to dip them in the solution, squeeze them to remove the excess solution and finally clean the small places on your smartphone. You can also remove the SIM tray to clean it with the Q-tip or a toothpick.
- In addition, you can also clean the shell of your smartphone. Just clean it well with warm water and let it dry.
How to disinfect your Android, iOS smartphone?
To disinfect your smartphone, you must have a UV (ultraviolet) smartphone cleaner. The smartphone cleaner uses UV light to disinfect a smartphone, which is the best possible way to kill the maximum percentage of bacteria on your smartphone. There are many options available on online portals such as Amazon India and even Flipkart. Therefore, you can choose one.
What not to use to clean your Android, iOS smartphone?
Using harsh solutions to clean your smartphone is a big NO. And there is a reason for this. A smartphone is covered with an oleophobic coating which protects it from fingerprints. To keep the coating intact, products such as alcohol, vinegar or bleach should not be an option. The coating eventually disappears, so if your phone has run out, you can wipe it with wipes.
Until then, you need to avoid a couple of things to clean your smartphone. These things include window cleaners, kitchen cleaners, paper towels, rubbing alcohol, makeup remover, compressed air, and self-contained soap solutions.
Keep in mind that these things may come in handy at first, but in the long run they will only hurt your smartphone, which is bad news for your devices, especially those that cost you a fortune. We hope these ways of cleaning your smartphone come in handy and if your device needs cleaning, follow them and kill them.
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