Since the onset of the pandemic, people have been instructed to disinfect their belongings and personal space on a regular basis. This habit has helped a lot of people keep safe and healthy from the ongoing rampage of the COVID-19 disease.
One of the items you should sanitize more than anything is something you take wherever you go: your smartphone. Because you use it all the time, your smartphone can be a magnet for filth. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus can last on surfaces and objects from hours to several days. Thus, it’s absolutely imperative you disinfect your phone the right way, according to PhilStarLife.com.
First, you need to clean it with an alcohol-based solution. Your best bet is using disinfectant wipes with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Alternatively, you can try mixing half a cup of 70% isopropyl alcohol with half a cup of distilled water. Spray this solution on a microfiber cloth then gently wipe down the front and back of your phone.
You should avoid using rubbing alcohol, household cleaners with bleach, hand sanitizer, dish soap, hand soap, makeup remover, and vinegar to disinfect your phone. These can actually wear away protective coatings, leaving your phone more prone to scratches. Doesn’t that sound counterproductive?
Another option is using UV lights. Basically, a UV sanitizing device bathes your gadget in UV-C, which has been said to be able to eliminate microscopic pathogens like the COVID-19 virus. Using this would take you a few minutes only. You can use this for your other gadgets such as earphones or even keys.
Now more than ever, it’s better to play it safe, and keep your things clean as much as possible. It may be a bit of a chore to clean your phone regularly, but this habit doesn’t just help you keep safe from COVID-19, but also rids you of other bacteria that sticks to your phone. After all, cleanliness is next to godliness, right?
