{"id":348,"date":"2024-03-23T10:50:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T10:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2024-04-04T11:41:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T11:41:32","slug":"how-do-i-sanitize-my-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/blog\/how-do-i-sanitize-my-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I Sanitize my Smartphone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"articletext\" class=\"entry-content clearfix\">\n<h2 id=\"how-to-sanitize-phone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-hygiene-how-to-sanitize-phone#how-to-sanitize-phone\">How to sanitize phone?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The smartphone has become for many of us, an essential part of our lives. Statistics shows that smartphone users tend to give a look at the screen of their devices an average of 150 times per day. Wherever we go, we carry on our pocket computer \u2014 even when we&#8217;re going to use the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>So, you must be conscious about how many bacteria (like E. Coli or Salmonella) and viruses such as <a class=\" external \" title=\"the coronavirus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcifly.com\/en\/blog-international-coronavirus-facts-travel-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the coronavirus<\/a> your smartphone might have all over it, specially if you aren&#8217;t used to clean it the proper way.We have prepared a secure, simple, and easy to follow guide to teach you how to REALLY <strong>sanitize phone<\/strong>, and almost completely eradicate all those pesky germs that you can only get rid of by doing a <a title=\"disinfect phone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/blog-articles-how-to-disinfect-phone\">disinfect phone<\/a> operation, either using a <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"UV sanitizer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=32431&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=1059802406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">UV sanitizer<\/a> or by sanitizing phone yourself as described below.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-you-going-to-need-for-cleaning\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-hygiene-how-to-sanitize-phone#what-are-you-going-to-need-for-cleaning\">What are you going to need for cleaning?<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A small cloth (preferably <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"microfiber cloths\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=503597964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">microfiber cloths<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Distilled water<\/li>\n<li>70% Isopropyl alcohol <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"sanitizer wipes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=789761448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">sanitizer wipes<\/a> (you can buy it online)<\/li>\n<li>Toothpick or similar non-metallic stick such as <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"Q tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=702468138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Q tips<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bear in mind that using alcohol directly on the screen of the phone, can damage the oleophobic layer it has to avoid fingerprint smudges, unless your phone has a plastic cover protecting the screen (what you can replace over time).<\/p>\n<p>If you know how to make a solution with the correct proportions of alcohol and water, it&#8217;s OK. But it&#8217;s safer to buy alcohol <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"sanitizer wipes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=789761448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">sanitizer wipes<\/a> specially made for this (this is what phone manufacturers recommend).<\/p>\n<p>Then, how do I sanitize my cell phone?<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-106\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cleaning-the-screen-and-other-non-porous-surfaces\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-hygiene-how-to-sanitize-phone#cleaning-the-screen-and-other-non-porous-surfaces\">Cleaning the screen and other non-porous surfaces.<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Turn off the device<\/li>\n<li>2. Use the dry <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"microfiber cloths\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=503597964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">microfiber cloths<\/a> to smoothly remove the surface stains<\/li>\n<li>3. If there are stubborn stains, moisten lightly the <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"microfiber cloths\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=503597964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">microfiber cloths<\/a> with the water and use it<\/li>\n<li>4. Once the screen is dry, use an alcohol wipe to disinfect<\/li>\n<li>5. You can remove the excess of moisture with a dry <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"microfiber cloths\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=503597964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">microfiber cloths<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also use the alcohol <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"sanitizer wipes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=789761448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">sanitizer wipes<\/a> to clean the back and sides of your phone.<\/p>\n<div id=\"haveyouread\" class=\"box_validation\">\n<h3 id=\"hyread\">Have you read?<\/h3>\n<ul id=\"hyreadlist\">\n<li><a title=\"A simple Guide On how to disinfect Phone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-hygiene-how-to-disinfect-phone\">A simple Guide On how to disinfect Phone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How to unblock yourself on WhatsApp?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-whatsapp-how-to-unblock-yourself-on-whatsapp\">How to unblock yourself on WhatsApp?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How to receive messages from a contact on Android phone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-android-receive-text-messages-from-contact\">How to receive messages from a contact on Android phone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"attention\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-hygiene-how-to-sanitize-phone#attention\">Attention:<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t soak the phone with water or any other liquid!<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to let the phone dry completely before turning it on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"using-the-toothpick\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-hygiene-how-to-sanitize-phone#using-the-toothpick\">Using the toothpick.<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ll use this improvised tool to CAREFULLY AND SMOOTHLY remove dirt and fluff from openings as USB ports, around camera lenses, and also in other openings. Be careful and don&#8217;t push the toothpick or <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"Q tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=702468138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Q tips<\/a> too much through sensible openings like the mic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cleaning-the-case\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-hygiene-how-to-sanitize-phone#cleaning-the-case\">Cleaning the case.<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>For a more complete cleaning, you need to disinfect also the <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"phone case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9125735-11783973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">phone case<\/a> because it will be useless to have cleaned the phone thoroughly, and the <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"phone case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9125735-11783973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">phone case<\/a> remains dirty.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the material of your <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"phone case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9125735-11783973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">phone case<\/a>, even if it an <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"eco case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-9125735-13971352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">eco case<\/a>, you can make a solution of water and vinegar (in a relation of 2:1) and then use dampen <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"microfiber cloths\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=7873&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=503597964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">microfiber cloths<\/a> with this solution to sanitize your <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"phone case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9125735-11783973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">phone case<\/a>. You can also use a toothbrush with a solution of dish soap and water for hard to remove dirt on your <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"phone case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9125735-11783973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">phone case<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre class=\"box_info\"><code><em>Attention: Don't forget to let the phone case dry completely before putting it back on the phone.<\/em><\/code><\/pre>\n<h2 id=\"final-warnings\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/articles-hygiene-how-to-sanitize-phone#final-warnings\">Final warnings.<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Your health is very important, but also the health of your phone, right? So try not to use the following items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Window or kitchen cleaners<\/li>\n<li>Vinegar<\/li>\n<li>Bleach and most harsh disinfectant chemicals<\/li>\n<li>Compressed air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also take into consideration that you can buy online some cleaning kits specially made for sanitizing your cell phone &#8211; although an <a class=\" external noclass\" title=\"UV sanitizer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=32431&amp;userID=2297007&amp;productID=1059802406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored noreferrer\">UV sanitizer<\/a> might be the easiest way to <a title=\"disinfect phone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsmartphone.com\/en\/blog-articles-how-to-disinfect-phone\">disinfect phone<\/a> and to <strong>sanitize phone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\" external \" title=\"Main picture credit: Designs for Facebook &amp; Instagram influencers\" href=\"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/NordWood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Main picture credit: Designs for Facebook &amp; Instagram influencers<\/a><br \/>\n<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-119\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"outbrain_widget_0\" class=\"OUTBRAIN\" data-src=\"http:\/\/outbrain.ezoic.net\/default\/?variant=113372_1_119_100x240\" data-widget-id=\"AR_4\" data-ob-template=\"ezoic\" data-external-id=\"113372_1_119_100x240\" data-ob-srcurl=\"http:\/\/outbrain.ezoic.net\/\" data-ob-mark=\"true\" data-browser=\"firefox\" data-os=\"win32\" data-dynload=\"\" data-idx=\"0\">\n<div class=\"ob-widget ob-strip-layout AR_4\">\n<div class=\"ob-widget-section ob-first\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"share_buttons centered\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to sanitize phone? 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