It is often said that our digital devices are like our third limbs. That’s because we’re constantly touching them and picking them up to use them in our daily lives. We use our phones for several hours a day, even when we’re checking our shopping lists at the supermarket.
Studies have found that the novel coronavirus may be able to survive on some surfaces for up to (and maybe even longer than) nine days! This means that the device you handle constantly and often press to the side of your face allows bacteria, virus or germs to easily transfer to your skin.
While washing your hands with soap and water can keep you from transmitting the virus but cleaning your devices can give you that added protection. But how should you be cleaning it? What cleaning detergents can you use? That’s what we’re going to tell you – what products to avoid and the best ways to disinfect them.
People often take their phones or tablets out with them to a café or a restaurant, on the train, and even to the bathroom. As a result, your digital devices carry more than 17,000 bacterial gene copies each! Cleaning your devices on a daily basis, at least, is the way to go. And if you are letting a lot of people use your phone or tablet, you would want to clean it up even more!
If you want to effectively clean your digital devices, do refrain from using rubbing alcohol as it can strip the coating off your devices that keep oil and water from damaging the display and other ports. Go for cleaning wipes that are contain 70% isopropyl alcohol to clean your electronic devices.
Avoid using chlorine and bleach
Bleach and chlorine are harsh chemicals and can be damaging to your screens. Avoid getting moisture in any openings and don’t submerge your devices in any cleaning agents.
Use a microfiber cloth
Dab the microfiber cloth with a little isopropyl alcohol and rub your devices with it. Microfiber is known for its ability to pick up bacteria and other microorganisms from the screen.
Did you know?
Damp microfiber cloth can remove viruses and bacteria more effectively than a cotton rag? Well, now you do. And it won’t damage your devices the way a disinfectant wipe might, either.
While the chances of catching a virus like COVID-19 from your smartphone is minimal compared to the risk of being near someone who already has the disease, it can’t hurt to keep your phone clean. And it won’t matter much either if you’re not practising good hygiene in other ways. So, remember to wash your hands regularly with Elken Foaming Hand Wash and avoid touching your face.