{"id":7887,"date":"2016-12-06T17:52:55","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T01:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hellotech.com\/?p=7887"},"modified":"2021-06-29T05:05:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T12:05:44","slug":"clean-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/clean-your-phone","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Your Phone From All the Germs &#038; Bacteria On It Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you know how many germs are crawling all over your phone right now? We do and it\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lshtm.ac.uk\/newsevents\/news\/2011\/mobilephones.html\">absolutely gross<\/a>. Your smartphone goes everywhere with you (including the toilet) so it isn\u2019t surprising that it carries germs and bacteria. When&#8217;s the last time you stopped to clean your phone? Keeping your device clean isn\u2019t just a germophobe\u2019s excuse to keep obsessing about cleanliness as it turns out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to stick disease-causing microbes close to your face, learn the habit of cleaning your mobile devices the right way. Read on to know different ways how to clean your phone or sanitize other devices properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-a-uv-sanitizer\">Use a UV Sanitizer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got $100 to spare? Why not invest in a gadget that uses UV light to get rid of germs and clean your phone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put your devices inside the likes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B016PB1H54\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B016PB1H54&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hellotech2016-20&amp;linkId=d720b6d7e276c97bdfed02799a816ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PhoneSoap 2.0 UV Sanitizer<\/a> to sanitize them safely as well as charge them, too. We\u2019ll never know for sure if they\u2019re as effective as they claim, but having one is so much better than doing nothing at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wipe-it-down-often\">Wipe It Down Often<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to wipe your phone with anti-bacterial wipes often\u2014that\u2019s a given. A quick rubdown using <strong><em>any<\/em><\/strong> antibacterial wipes is a no-no, however. You see, such disinfectants are abrasive and can easily scratch your gadget\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend you use the pre-moistened and sweet-smelling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B016P5OCPM\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B016P5OCPM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hellotech2016-20&amp;linkId=c316704086f33aa43e65c94df3fe8da8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wireless Wipes<\/a> that contain a non-corrosive, anti-bacterial solution to clean your phone. You could go for comprehensive cleaning kits like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00E19H9U0\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00E19H9U0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hellotech2016-20&amp;linkId=25988215b3e1aa90a4da2bbe0d056c90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tech Armor Pro Cleaning Kit<\/a>&nbsp;so you can do a weekly, thorough cleaning, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer making your own cleaning solution, get a hold of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A small spray bottle<\/li><li>70% isopropyl alcohol<\/li><li>Distilled\/bottled water<\/li><li>Lint-free or microfiber cloth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is fill the spray bottle halfway with water and the other half with alcohol. Shake the bottle to mix the solution and then spray the diluted alcohol mix on a microfiber cloth. It\u2019s the kind of cloth material you use on glasses if you\u2019re not familiar with it. Afterward, rub the cloth over your phone. Don\u2019t forget to give the device\u2019s button some love, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clean-your-phone-in-the-crevices-with-toothpicks-and-q-tips\">Clean Your Phone in the Crevices with Toothpicks and Q-Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It turns out that the tiny crevices in between the glass display and the phone\u2019s case store <em>lots<\/em> of dirt. To clean out those parts, simply run a wooden toothpick through them and get ready to be grossed out. Run a dry cotton swab to take out any residual dust and gunk after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also dip a fresh Q-Tip in the cleaning solution we\u2019ve suggested previously and swirl it around the camera lens. Do so gently, though, because scratching the lens is certainly not the outcome you\u2019d want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may sound frightening, but your mobile gadgets could be carrying your next bout with the&nbsp;flu. Learning how to properly clean and sanitize your devices (without damaging them) is, therefore, a skill you must know regardless of whether you own any of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/5-great-galaxy-note-7-alternatives\/\">best Android smartphones<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/iphone-7-review-leap-simply-upgrade\/\">cool iPhone 7<\/a>, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/tech-gifts-under-50\/\">tech gifts under $50<\/a>. Your health and your electronic sidekicks will thank you when you do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know how many germs are crawling all over your phone right now? We do and it\u2019s absolutely gross. Your smartphone goes everywhere with you (including the toilet) so it isn\u2019t surprising that it carries germs and bacteria. When&#8217;s the last time you stopped to clean your phone? Keeping your device clean isn\u2019t just a germophobe\u2019s excuse to keep obsessing about cleanliness as it turns out. 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