Phones are an essential part of our lives. According to a survey, the average smartphone owner unlocks their phone 150 times a day. So the overuse of phones causes many bacteria and other harmful viruses to perch on the surface of your phone. Especially in the covid days, cleaning your phone has become an essential task so that you can avoid the virus. Plus, phone accessories also tend to get smudges on the surface. So here we have provided you with a guide on cleaning your phone.

A Detailed Guide on How to Clean Your Phone

Our phones need a deep cleaning after a certain period of use because they get smudges or deep spots after constant use. Here we will discuss how one can clean his phone or any other technological item at home.

Following are two of the ways suggested by the well-known companies; Apple and Samsung you can adopt to clean your mobile phone at home.

Apple products

A 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are the safest easy to clean your apple products. You can only apply this method on your Apple product’s hard, nonporous surfaces, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces.

Avoid the following factors:

• Using Bleach
• Getting moisture in any opening
• Soaking your Apple product in any cleaning agents.
• Using this product on fabric or leather surfaces

Samsung products

According to the Samsung owner, you can also employ a disinfectant, such as a hypochlorous acid-based solution (containing 50-80ppm) or an alcohol-based solution (including more than 70% ethanol or isopropyl alcohol). You need to be careful while applying this material on your phone. You will not want to use it directly. Instead, a piece of soft microfiber cloth would be an intelligent choice.

Mild Soap and Water

Mild soap and water can also be used if you do not have the required chemical to clean your phone with. Of course, it will not work like other chemical products. However, it will still manage to clean dust and smudges. At the first step, you will need to mix water and dish soap properly that there should be no residue of the soap left in the water. After that, get a microfiber cloth and dunk it in the soap water, wring it and mildly clean the surface. Experts recommend microfibre cloth because it is less harsh and consequently less likely to harm the surface of your device.

You need to be careful that there are no cracks or pores on the surface. Otherwise, the water will seep in and ruin the internal parts of your phone.

IP certified mobile phones can be rinsed in case they can’t be cleaned with a damp cloth. That too, if their ingress protection rating is IP67 and above.

If your phone is IP67 certified, your phone can withstand immersion in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes, while IP68 certified phones are fine in up to 1.5 meters of water, although this can vary by manufacturer’s always best to check.

Rubbing Alcohol and Water

Alcohol water is one of the most affordable products to clean your phone with. To make the product, you will need to add 50/50 of alcohol and water and mix them well. Your product is ready. You can either pour the liquid into the spray bottle or any open container. Use microfiber cloth in this method as well.

Do Not Use Bleach

If you can’t find any product to clean your phone with other than bleach, it is better to wait than ruin your phone with it. Bif companies such as Apple and Samsung recommend against any harsh chemical like bleach. They will destroy the shiny surface and protective layer of your phone.

Other items that you should keep away from your phone include kitchen roll, which can often be harsh on the mobile surface. Some companies have also spoken against tissue papers. According to them, tissues might also feel rough on the mobile surface and cause scratches if used frequently.

Phone Cleaning Do’s and Don’t

There are some factors that you can do and others which you have to avoid at all costs. Here we have provided you with the list of both so that you can clean your device without ruining it:

Things to Do

• Unplug and turn off your phone first at every cost
• Employ disinfectant wipes with 70% isopropyl alcohol or a similar disinfecting spray, spritzed onto a clean microfiber cloth.
• Spray the liquid cleaners on the cloth you will use rather than directly on the phone surface.
• Wring out the wipe properly that the water should not drip out of it
• Use soap and water or disinfecting wipes/spray to wash your phone case, based on the material it’s made of and the manufacturer’s instructions.
• It is essential to sanitize your device once a day if you leave your house frequently.

Things to Avoid

• Avoid using 100% alcohol as it will destroy the phone’s protective covering.
• Don’t soak or rinse your device, especially if it is not waterproof.
• Don’t let any liquid get into the ports

Do not use:

• Liquid products on the surface which by any chance has cracks or pores
• Bleach
• A paper towel or tissue paper to wipe your screen
• Window or household cleaners
• Compressed air
• Aerosol spray cleaners
• Harsh solvents (acetone, benzene, toluene)
• Ammonia
• Abrasive powders
• Hydrogen peroxide

Bottom Line

Choosing the right product is so essential to clean your phone. Otherwise, it might cost you so much. You can use this article as a guide to clean your phone.

FAQ’s

Here are some of the questions people tend to ask frequently:

Is UV an effective cleaner?

UV cleaning method has proved to be an excellent method to clean your devices. Expert cleaners have used UV lights.

How often should you disinfect your phone?

It depends on how much do you use your phone. If you have to use your phone quite often, it is better to disinfect it daily.