Both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal have reported that there is no need to compulsively clean your phone, but it's still a good idea to give it a quick wipe down every now and then. The CDC recommends cleaning high-touch surfaces daily - including our phones.
If you're cleaning your computer, Dell and Apple have both posted comprehensive guides on how to clean them safely. Just make sure you don't use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide! Apple also says 75% ethyl alcohol wipes and Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are safe to use, too. That is, just as long as you don't get moisture into any of your smartphone's openings. Both agree that cleaning wipes - those that have 70% isopropyl alcohol - are fine, too. On the other hand, Google says you can use ordinary household soap on a damp cloth to remove stains. How to Clean Your Phone or LaptopĪpple says you should use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth to clean your iPhone. Even though most smartphones are waterproof, you definitely shouldn't scrub it like you would a dirty dish in the sink. When it comes time to give your device a good wipe-down, you may be confused about where to start, given the sensitive nature of this cleaning task. Given that smartphones, laptops, tablets, and TVs are a major part of our lives, you're probably curious about how to clean their screens.
The more you use an electronic device, the dirtier it'll get over time.
