In this post, we will guide you on how to sanitize your phone. Due to the outbreak of the CONVID-19 pandemic as declared by the WHO this is the right time to share this article. Human beings all over the world tend to spend a lot of time on their phones.
According to statistics, the average human being checks his phone at least times a day. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommends cleaning all “high touch” surfaces daily, these include phones, keyboards tablets, and laptops, etc.
this allows you to ward off coronavirus as it can live for two to three days on plastic and stainless steel.
First off we know how important it is to wash our hands all the time. But what’s the essence of washing your hands when the number one object you always come in contact with can carry various germs, microbes, and bacteria.
Cleaning all these devices has to be done carefully to avoid damages. Read carefully to learn how to sanitize your phone amidst fears of coronavirus.
How to Sanitize your Phone
There are some ultraviolet light sanitizers you can buy.
But if you can’t afford them then read this article carefully.
Quick Steps to Clean Your Phone
Items You Need
- Micro Fiber cloth (lint-free)
- Half Cup of Distilled Water
- Half Cup of Isopropyl Alchohol, 70%
- Wooden toothpick or cotton swabs
Unplug Your Phone and Attachments
Turn of the phone. unplug charger or earpiece they should be cleaned separately.
Remove Cases or Covers
unplug any sort of case or cover it should also be cleaned separately.
Mix Distilled water and 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
You can use a small bottle or bowl for mixing the distilled water and isopropyl alcohol. You should shake the bottle or stir it well.
Spray the Mixture on the Microfiber cloth
Lightly splash the mixture on the microfiber cloth. Make sure you don’t expose your phone directly to the mixture. And don’t make the clothing to wet.
Wipe the Phone
the phone should be placed on the table then use the microfiber clothing to wipe down the whole phone. Make sure you clean the front and back.
Clean Small Areas
There are tight ends that will be difficult to reach with microfiber clothing. These include ports, camera lenses, and buttons.
This is where the dry cotton swab or toothpick comes to play. Use them to reach those ends and clean them up.
Let the Phone Air Dry
It is advisable that you allow the phone to air-dry for at least 15 minutes before you come in contact with it again
How to Clean Other Phones Accessories
Use the same mixture of water isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber clothing to wipe down other accessories like chargers, power banks, and earbuds. The cloth shouldn’t be overly wet and allow accessories to air dry.
Never Use These Items to Clean a Mobile Device
- Window or household cleaners
- Compressed Air
- Aerosol spray cleaners
- Harsh solvents (acetone, benzene, toluene)
- Bleach
- Ammonia
- Abrasive powder
- Hydrogen peroxide
That’s all about how to Clean Your Smartphone
