How to Clean the Coronavirus Bug from Your Phone

Disinfecting your hands will prevent the spread of germs that you may get from door handles or handrails on public transport. But your phone also poses a viral threat. Today we will tell you how to sanitize your gadgets properly.

iPhones can be cleaned with 70% isopropyl alcohol using a lint-free cloth (e.g. a lens cleaning wipe, a wipe that you use to clean your glasses, or a MacBook cloth). We do not recommend paper towels as these will most likely leave lots of small paper dust after use.

Be sure not to apply too much pressure when cleaning your gadget, especially to its glass surfaces. The iPhone 4, 4S, and the iPhone 8 and later also have a glass back. Note that phone screens feature an oleophobic (i.e. oil-repellent) coating, which can be easily destroyed by excessive scrubbing or aggressive cleaning liquids. Never use window cleaners, household cleaning liquids or any cleaners that contain hydrogen peroxide. Scouring pads and abrasive powders are also a no-no, as they will scratch your phone’s plastic, metal or glass surfaces. And Apple specifically cautions against using compressed air for cleaning your iPhone.

As an alternative, Apple suggests Clorox disinfecting wipes.

Even though the iPhone X and newer phones are water-resistant, take good care not to get any cleaners, including alcohol, in any openings (Apple’s product warranty does not cover damage caused by liquids).

Many people use cases for their gadgets, which also need to be cleaned. Case manufacturers use a variety of different materials, so be sure to follow their cleaning instructions so as not to accidentally damage your case.

Plastic and silicone cases are, perhaps, the easiest to clean — by simply wiping them with a lint-free cloth dampened with water or alcohol. Leather cases, however, must never be cleaned using alcohol or alcohol-containing liquids, as they will damage the material or cause discoloration. For them, just a lint-free cloth dampened with water will do.

Samsung has taken cleaning one step further: now you can have your Samsung gadgets disinfected free of charge in official Samsung sales outlets almost anywhere in the world. Their staff will use a special UV lamp to sanitize your phone, tablet, headphones or smartwatch. Contactless cleaning will rid your gadget of all germs without the risk of physical damage.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, millions of people around the globe have started working from home. Even delivery services are taking precautions to avoid direct physical contact, leaving parcels on people’s doorsteps.

Stay safe and wash your hands.

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