The next time you take a friend's smartphone to look at something, you should think twice. Especially now that we're dealing with the coronavirus and seasonal flu, which are extremely easily transmitted. Are we really cleaning our smartphones often enough?
A recent survey showed that a large percentage of people are not that… clean!
18.5% said they clean their smartphone once a week, while 14% said they clean it every month.
However, an overwhelming 60% admitted that they have never cleaned their smartphone. 7.4% said they only clean their phone when they are sick.
In 2019, another report showed that 88% of adults use phone in the bathroom.
The smartphone goes everywhere with us.
This means that we often pick up our smartphone with dirty hands. Or we might sneeze while holding the phone. Then we might touch it to our face to answer a call. This way we transfer whatever germs are on the phone to our face.
As disgusting as it may sound, could smartphones be compared to toilet seats in terms of the germs they carry.
The average smartphone has 10 times more bacteria (per square inch) than a toilet seat.
There has been a lot of research into how clean users ' smartphones are , and the results are disappointing and dangerous .
Especially during this period, when we have to deal with the flu and coronavirus, we should be more careful and not take the issue of cleanliness lightly.
However, many users don't know how to clean their phone properly and so they avoid it to avoid damaging the device.
Here are some tips on how to clean your smartphone effectively to protect yourself from coronavirus, the flu, and any other infection.
How to clean your smartphone?
Microfiber cloth : If you want to clean your phone screen , choose a damp microfiber cloth instead of paper towels. This cloth will not scratch your screen, while also removing bacteria. This method does not neutralize bacteria, it simply repels them.
Cleaning technologies: There are many cleaning products on the market that are suitable for electronic devices and screens. These products “kill” germs and do not harm the device.
Clean difficult areas, such as the headphone jack or memory card slot, with damp cotton cloths
UV light: For deep cleaning, productslike PhoneSoapuse ultraviolet rays to kill microscopic bacteria.
Antibacterial wipes: Wipes are quite effective at removing bacteria. However, you shouldn't use them all the time because they may contain substances that are harmful to the screen.
What to avoid?
Window cleaning spray: You might think that your smartphone can be cleaned with window cleaners. However, some screens can be damaged by these chemicals.
Paper: Paper towels can scratch fragile smartphone screens.
Rubbing alcohol/spray: Alcohol is fine for disinfecting, but it can damage your device. Most companies recommend avoiding this cleaning method.
Household cleaning products: A spray that promises to kill 99% of bacteria sounds good, but the chemicals it contains can cause damage to your smartphone.
Vinegar: Even if diluted with water, it can cause problems with the screen.
If you want to avoid coronavirus and any other infections, clean your devices immediately!
