How To Disinfect Phones and Tablets

How To Disinfect Phones and Tablets

As the coronavirus COVID-19 spreads throughout communities all over the world, health professionals advise you to disinfect and clean surfaces that are frequently touched throughout the day. High-touch surfaces like computers, tablets, and phones can collect dirt, grime, germs, and viruses that can make you sick. However, keep in mind that surfaces pose little threat to the coronavirus's spread. Thankfully, all you need to do to disinfect your device is wipe it down with a soft cloth or wipe and a small amount of alcohol-based disinfectant!

1. After using your device in public, clean it. Your device is unlikely to acquire a significant number of potentially harmful germs and viruses through regular home use, unless there is a sick person in your household. However, if you use it in public after touching other surfaces, your risk increases. When you return home, disinfect your phone if you have been out recently.
2. Avoid using your phone while using the restroom, particularly in public areas. When using a public restroom, keep your phone in your pocket or bag to avoid contamination.
3. Before you clean your device, unplug it and turn it off. Turn off the charger, headphones, or any other cable device that is connected to your phone or tablet. Shut down your device completely once it has been unplugged.
4. In the event that even a small amount of moisture gets inside your device, turning it off will help reduce the risk of damage.
5. Your risk of electric shock can also be reduced by unplugging your device.
6. Using a gentle microfiber cloth, remove dirt and fingerprints. Remove any obvious grease, dirt, or debris from your phone or tablet prior to disinfection. Wipe all of your phone's surfaces with a microfiber cleaning cloth that is dry, soft, and free of lint.
7. Paper products, such as tissues and paper towels, can scratch the surface of your device.
8. Use a wipe containing Clorox or 70% alcohol to disinfect all surfaces. Use a disinfectant wipe that has been pre-moistened or spray an alcohol-based disinfectant on a clean microfiber cloth. Wipe your mobile device's screen and body gently, but be careful not to get moisture into any of the ports or openings.
9. Spray a clean microfiber cloth with a glass cleaner or all-purpose spray instead. Then, clean your phone with a cloth.
10. Do not immerse your phone in water or spray any liquid disinfectant or cleaner directly on it.
11. To avoid damaging the oil-resistant coating, wipe your device gently. Using a screen protector and case on your phone or tablet can also help prevent damage.
12. Use soap and warm water to wash the cables and phone cases by hand. Take off the case from your phone or other mobile devices to clean it. Use mild laundry detergent or water and soap to dampen a cloth and gently rub the case with it. After you have rinsed it off with cold water, let it air dry.
13. Before you put your case back on your device, make sure it is completely dry.
14. Dip a microfiber cloth in a solution of water and mild soap, such as dishwashing liquid or liquid hand soap. Use the cloth to wring it out and clean the cables on your device. Make sure that no liquid gets into the electronic ports.
15. Before and after handling your device, wash your hands. The majority of germs and viruses enter your phone or other mobile devices through hand contact. Before using your device, wash your hands with soap and warm water to prevent contamination. After using them, wash them once more, especially if you haven't disinfected your device recently.
16. If you have just used the bathroom or are about to handle food, washing your hands before and after using your device is especially important.

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