Your phone is covered in germs: a tech expert explains how to clean it without doing damage

A tech expert advises on safely cleaning phones without damaging protective coatings. Using harsh chemicals like bleach, vinegar, or high-concentration alcohol can strip the oleophobic layer. Recommended methods include 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes and microfibre cloths. Apple and Samsung provide similar guidelines. The article also notes that phones harbor many germs, but proper cleaning is important.

A tech expert advises on safely cleaning phones without damaging protective coatings. Using harsh chemicals like bleach, vinegar, or high-concentration alcohol can strip the oleophobic layer. Recommended methods include 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes and microfibre cloths. Apple and Samsung provide similar guidelines. The article also notes that phones harbor many germs, but proper cleaning is important.

A tech expert advises on safely cleaning phones without damaging protective coatings. Using harsh chemicals like bleach, vinegar, or high-concentration alcohol can strip the oleophobic layer. Recommended methods include 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes and microfibre cloths. Apple and Samsung provide similar guidelines. The article also notes that phones harbor many germs, but proper cleaning is important.

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