How to clean your mobile phone?

Handled more than 150 times a day, the smartphone is a veritable nest of microbes. But it is also a fragile device that does not have to be cleaned anyhow. Here are the steps to take and the mistakes to avoid.

Handled a hundred times a day on the bus, during meals or after shaking hands with colleagues, the screen of your mobile phone contains more bacteria that the toilet bowl, according to a 2017 study. A real nest of microbes that should be cleaned regularly so as not to spread potential disease. Wiping your screen with the edge of a T-shirt will unfortunately not be very effective. But spraying it with disinfectant is not a good idea either.

Clean your phone: avoid

  • Window cleaning products, household detergent, solvent, products based onammonia oralcohol. Recent phones have an oleophobic protective layer which can be damaged over time with this type of product.

  • Paper towels or paper towels: even if these materials do not seem abrasive at first glance, their structure can damage the screen.

  • Spray cleaner directly. The liquid risk of entering the appliance.

  • Do not immerse the phone in water. Even when it's supposed to be waterproof, the phone is mostly splash-resistant and should not be completely submerged.

  • Dry the phone with a hair dryer. Remember: the phone don't like heat.

  • Reconnect the phone when it is still wet.

Cleaning your phone: the right gestures

  • Unplug the phone from any power source and turn it off.

  • Remove it from its shell or its case which you will clean separately (for a case in silicone, immerse it in soapy water).

  • Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth, such as a glasses cloth.

  • In case of stubborn traces, moisten the cloth with hot soapy water and gently rub the screen. You can also use special cleaning solutions sold in telephone stores.

  • Do not forget the buttons on the side, which are also handled very frequently, and the hard-to-reach places conducive to the development of bacteria.

How often to clean your phone?

The screen should be wiped down daily. Plan a thorough cleaning once a week depending on the intensity of use or after handling it in a dirty place. To limit the contamination, wash your hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom, and avoid using it at the table.

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