In today’s world, there’s never been a more critical time to know how to keep your devices clean and sanitized. Along with our typical cold and flu season, we’re also dealing with the worldwide pandemic of a coronavirus. And because our phones and other devices rarely leave our hands, they’re often the most germ-riddled items that we interact with on a regular basis.
So to help you ensure that you don’t wind up getting sick from germs you’ve been exposed to from your phone or other electronics, here are three tips for keeping your devices clean and sanitized.
Use A Washable Phone Protector
Because electronic devices can be sensitive to things like being dropped or exposed to water, many people choose to protect their devices with some kind of protector. But not only can your case or protector help to keep your device from being broken, it can also make it easier for you to keep your device clean.
If the phone protector or other device protection you’re currently using isn’t easy to remove and then wash on its own, Nicholas De Leon, a contributor to Consumer Reports, recommends that you upgrade to a protector that is. Since the best way to keep yourself safe from germs is washing with soap and water, you should use this logic when it comes to cleaning your phone protector as well.
Try UV Lights
For those who don’t want to have to go through trouble of getting a new case or protector for their device or don’t want to have to wash their device by hand on a regular basis, Lance Whitney, a contributor to TechRepublic.com, shares that there are also products available that use UV lights to sanitize phones and other small items.
With these UV sanitizers, many will also charge your phone while it’s sanitizing it in a small case that exposes your device to UV lights. By using a device like this to clean your phone, tablet, earphones and more, not only will you have a device that’s free from bacteria without having to worry about any water damage, but you’ll also have a device that’s fully charged once you’re done.
Wipe Down With Alcohol Or Disinfectant
One of the most common ways people will clear their devices are to use wipes that either contain alcohol or another disinfectant solution.
When using this technique, Amelia Nierenberg, a contributor to the New York Times, advises that you use a product that has at least 70 percent isopropyl alcohol or a disinfectant wipe that’s been registered with the EPA. And while you’re cleaning, make sure you avoid getting any liquid into the holes or ports of your device to maintain its quality and integrity.
If you’re worried about keeping your devices clean during this unhealthy time, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you accomplish this.
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