It is a high consumption product that has revolutionized society and the economy in recent decades. We talk about the mobile phone that in your "smart" life is used continuously by millions of people. Constantly in many cases. And, sometimes, it is not noticed that it is rula from here to there collecting dirt and germs of all kinds. Recent studies have found that a mobile device of a certain use contains more bacteria than the toilet of an average house.
The problem comes when we realize that as someone who does not want the thing we put the terminal in the face to talk on the phone, although it is true that less and less is used to establish calls. Even so, we do not realize that we take the “smartphone” without washing our hands, deposit it on any surface, it falls to the ground. Millions of bacteria accumulate, and not only on your screen, which can sometimes cause skin diseases such as impetigo, cellulite or even otitis externa. Or even include strains of infections such as E. coli and salmonella.
That said, keeping a certain hygienic control of this product that we carry on a piggyback is essential not only for the user's health but also for its proper functioning. According to recommendations disseminated in «Popular Science», it is important to keep common abrasive products (bleach, detergents, cleaning products) away from the «smartphone» even though they are water resistant.
Turn it off and undress it
The first is, according to experts, turn off the mobile device from the power button. This measure is necessary to implement it from time to time, and more taking into account that it is usually kept active continuously. Not like a few years ago when many users turned it off when they went to rest every night. The next step, although obvious, is to remove all the accessories you have plugged in, be they charging cables or headphones. Also, of course, the protective case to "have full access to the entire terminal."
With a soft suede
Then, you have to start the cleaning process with a soft, lint-free cloth. A suede like the one used to clean the glasses. Apple, in fact, recommends a cloth precisely for corrective lenses, but it can serve any similar textile object, such as microfibers. The important thing is that it cannot scratch or damage the phone. And that it is "slightly damp."
«With normal use, textured glass can show signs of material transfer from objects that come into contact with your iPhone, such as denim or items in your pocket. The transfer of material may resemble a scratch, but it can be eliminated in most cases, ”they point out from the US firm.
Moisten it
If the material or dirt is still present, it is advisable to use a soft, lint-free cloth with warm soapy water. What you have to keep in mind is that you have to avoid at all costs that moisture enters the openings of the mobile. "Cleaning products and abrasive materials will reduce the coating and could scratch the screen," they say from the company.
It is important to keep one end of the cloth dry or have a dry cloth on hand to "remove excess moisture at the end," they point out from Samsung's technical service. This is especially important when cleaning near ports and buttons, where water can interfere with normal phone operation.
Dry it well
There are phones, more and more models on the market, that support IP68 waterproofing certification. A feature that guarantees submerging in running water for half an hour at a meter depth. If this is the case, so you have to make sure beforehand, you can place the mobile in a container with clean water for one or two minutes. And then dry it while trying to clean the dirt.
Alcohol? Cleaning product?
For more persistent dirt - they recommend from «Popular Science» - you can use baby wipes or add some household hand soap to the cloth. If you choose specific cleaning wipes, you should check if they can be used for electronic devices. Other experts also recommend mixing a solution of isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) at 60-70 percent with water. The thing to be clear about is that, in this case, you should spray the cleaning solution directly on the cleaning cloth, not do it directly on your phone.
Ok, what about the ports and plugs?
On many occasions the groove from which it is plugged in accumulates dust or textile particles, since it is very common to carry it in the pants pocket. And this can affect its carrying capacity. To remove dust and particles from the charging ports or headphone plugs, cotton swabs should be used and, even if it sounds rudimentary, eject a few air puffs from the mouth. It's that simple. However, manufacturers recommend avoiding compressed air devices because the pressure can interfere with the device mechanism.
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