How do you disinfect your cell phone?

Here's how to disinfect your phone:
  1. Turn off, unplug your phone.
  2. Use a lint-free cloth or cotton ball. ...
  3. Apply 70 percent rubbing alcohol to the cloth or cotton ball, not to the screen. ...
  4. Never use bleach.
  5. Only use soap and water, on a damp cloth, with waterproof smartphones.
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How do I clean and sanitize my smartphone?

For your smartphone, you should use 70% rubbing alcohol or alcohol-based disinfectant spray to wipe down the back and sides of your device. Don't use bleach. Take a soft lint-free cloth and dip it into alcohol or spray it well with cleaning spray, then wipe down your device and let it dry.
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Can I use Lysol wipes to disinfect my phone?

But even if you don't leave your phone wet for that long, "a Lysol wipe will sanitize your phone greatly," Forte explains, as the manufacturer says these wipes only need four minutes to disinfect. Reach for a clean paper towel or microfiber cloth. Wipe away any leftover moisture.
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Can you use alcohol wipes on phone?

Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my iPhone? Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the exterior surfaces of your iPhone. Don't use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
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Can I use Clorox wipes to clean my cell phone?

You should never use Clorox or Lysol wipes on your phone's screen to rid it of germs or viruses.
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Can I use hand sanitizer to clean my phone?

Do not use rubbing alcohol, paper towels, compressed air, dish soap or vinegar. All of these can damage your phone: Paper towels can scratch your screen, and vinegar could damage its coating. Do not use hand sanitizer on your phone screen, but do sanitize your hands before touching your phone.
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Can antibacterial wipes damage your phone?

According to Apple, disinfectant wipes with up to 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol are safe to use without causing any harm to your iPhone.
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What can I use to clean my cell phone screen?

How to clean your phone screen:
  1. First, take off your case. ...
  2. Use disinfectant wipes with 70% alcohol.
  3. Nguyen said not to submerge the phone or get any cleaning fluids in any of the ports.
  4. Use only a soft, lint-free cloth, like microfiber, to wipe away smudges. ...
  5. Let everything air dry before you pop your case back on.
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How often should I disinfect my phone?

According to Emily Toth Martin, an assistant epidemiology professor at the University of Michigan, it's a good idea to disinfect your phone daily, if not more, particularly if you use your phone during meals—but Toth cleans her phone twice a day, once in the morning and again at night.
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Can you use Lysol wipes on electronics?

Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes are suitable to use on electronics, making the cleaning process easier than you think.
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Do lens wipes disinfect?

Lens Cleaning Wipes – pre-moistened lens wipes are excellent for cleaning your glasses, as well as your phone, tablet, and computer screen. They remove bacteria, dust, dirt, and germs well from these items.
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Can you use baby wipes to clean your phone?

For more persistent marks and dirt, you can use some gentle face or baby wipes, or a little bit of household hand soap. If you do opt for cleaning wipes, use them sparingly and make sure they're approved for use on electrical devices. If not, Turner says a little soap, water, and a cloth will do just fine.
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Can I use hand sanitizer to clean electronics?

Alcohol-free hand sanitisers (avoid household cleaners, even if they're alcohol-free) should be fine to use on exposed screens, so long as they are effective against both viruses and bacteria.
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Can I clean my laptop screen with hand sanitizer?

Cleaning your laptop is not hard and does not require special chemicals to keep it clean,. Q: Can I uses isopropyl or rubbing alcohol/Hand Sanitizer to clean my laptop? A: Yes.
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Are Clorox wipes safe for electronics?

You can use 70% isopropyl alcohol or Clorox disinfecting wipes to clean the surface and screen of your watch. However, you'll need to be careful when cleaning the strap. They can be made from a variety of materials, such as leather, silicon, metal, and even fabric, and some cleaning supplies can be harmful to them.
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Can you use hydrogen peroxide to clean your phone?

Smartphone disinfection tips

Avoid ethyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide — they could damage the oleophobic coating. For wiping a smartphone, your best bet is isopropyl alcohol. The optimal concentration is 70-80%. Wipe your smartphone every time you return home.
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Can I use hand sanitizer instead of rubbing alcohol for electronics?

At most, experts said you can use a solution of 1 part distilled vinegar to 5 of 6 parts water. Or, many experts say, never use rubbing alcohol. And never hand sanitizing gel, which tech experts say can damage your devices.
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Can I use Lysol wipes on my iPhone?

With your iPhone's display covered, you can feel free to disinfect your iPhone with something like small device wipes, Clorox or Lysol wipes, or a little bit of 60-70% isopropyl alcohol (don't put it directly on your screen, dab it on a microfiber cloth, then wipe down your smartphone).
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Can I clean my glasses with alcohol wipes?

How to Clean & Disinfect Your Glasses. Cleaning your glasses doesn't have to be a time consuming or tedious task. Isopropyl alcohol-based lens wipes disinfect glasses without causing damage.
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Can I use Clorox wipes on glass?

Great on glass - Clorox Disinfecting Wipes have a clear-drying formula that cleans and disinfects on shiny surfaces like glass and mirrors.
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Can you use Windex to clean prescription glasses?

Don't clean your lenses with Windex or any glass cleaners. Using glass cleaners can damage the anti-reflective treatment or other lens treatments. Don't place your glasses face down on any surface. This prevents scratches.
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Can you spray your phone with Lysol spray?

Don't spray cleaners directly onto the device. Avoid aerosol sprays and cleaning solutions that contain bleach or abrasives. Keep liquids and moisture away from any openings on the device.
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Does WD40 clean glasses?

Avoid any solvents for cleaning your eyeglasses as well. Acetone, paint thinner, lacquer thinner, WD40, and lighter fluid may damage your lenses or the coatings on them.
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Can you wash eyeglass cloths?

Machine Washing an Eyeglass Cleaning Cloth

You can also wash your lens cleaning cloth in the washing machine. Simply toss it in the next time you're running a load of laundry in cold water, ideally on the delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
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How do you clean glasses nose pads?

Use a mild soap, like lotion free-dish soap, and apply it to your frames using your fingertips. Rinse the frames thoroughly under warm water. Use a moist towelette with rubbing alcohol to clean the nosepads and earpieces of your frames.
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