It is important to clean cell phones regularly, because dirt, oil,
makeup and germs can build up on the phone from constant use. Not only
does a clean cell phone look better, but it is also a good way to
prevent getting sick and causing breakouts on your face where your cell
phone rests against it. Following some simple steps will ensure a clean
cell phone that is germ-free.
To get a clean cell phone, you need
disinfecting wipes, rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs, and glass cleaner.
Never spray anything directly onto your cell phone, and do not use
anything to clean it that can leave dust behind, such as tissues.
Instead, use a soft cloth. Some suggest dismantling your cell phone to
clean it -- but keep in mind that if you choose to do this, you must not
get the battery wet. In addition, dismantling your phone may void your warranty, so do so at your own risk. It might be a good idea to remove just the battery before doing any cleaning.
To clean the phone, dip your soft cloth in rubbing alcohol and gently
rub the case of the phone and the buttons. To clean the screen,
spraying the cloth with glass cleaner and wiping the screen is an
effective method. You can also use glass cleaner to clean around the
buttons on the phone, if you have an older phone with a plastic case
around the buttons. Again, if you've chosen to take your phone apart,
you can scrub in between and behind the buttons.
Next, take a cotton swab
dipped in rubbing alcohol and wipe in and around the connectors on the
phone, for example where you plug the phone in to charge or where you
connect headphones. Use the cotton swab
on the speakers as well. These areas tend to trap dirt and lint, which
can affect the way your phone works -- a clean cell phone will last
longer than one that is clogged with dirt or oil. Never submerge these
areas, or any other part of the phone, in the rubbing alcohol or glass
cleaner.
If you don't have these items, using a disinfecting wipe will also
get the job done. Some cell phone manufacturers offer specialized
cleansing wipes for cell phones, but unless it will void your warranty
if you don't use one of their specialized wipes, a standard disinfecting
wipe found in stores will work just fine. Once you've finished cleaning
and disinfecting and you have a clean cell phone, do not reassemble the
phone or turn it on until everything is dry.
