The Do's and Don'ts of Cleaning Your Dirty iPhone (And Why You Should Make It a Habit)

Studies have shown that our smartphones are typically dirtier than a toilet seat and contain tens of thousands of bacteria. So it's healthy to get in the habit of cleaning your iPhone regularly. But what is safe or better to use? Let's see how to clean iPhone step by step, what to do and what not to do.

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For many years Apple did n't mention using alcohol or Clorox wipes on the iPhone, but as of 2020 it said either could be used (with a small downside explained below).

With cold and flu season in full swing, there's never been a better time to make it a regular habit to clean your iPhone. Plus, it's an easy way to put your iPhone in the bathroom to keep it significantly cleaner.

How to clean iPhone

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• Do not use cleaning sprays (no bleach, no hydrogen peroxide, etc.)
• Do not use compressed air
• Do not leave any cables connected to your iPhone
• Do not dip or spray cleaning products into any openings on iPhone

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Steps to clean your iPhone

1. Apple says you should turn off your iPhone before cleaning it
2. Make sure it is also disconnected from any cables or accessories.
3. Clean your iPhone with a clean microfiber cloth
   • If necessary, dampen your cloth slightly with water.
4. To disinfect iPhone , use a Clorox wipe or 70% ethyl/isopropyl alcohol on the wipe and wipe the device clean
5. Gently use a toothpick to pry up and remove hard-to-reach areas; Be careful not to puncture the grilles, pads, or other vital components.
6. Blue Tack is another great way to remove dirt and grime from speaker grills etc.

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Clorox and alcohol wipes warning

The only downside to using Clorox wipes or alcohol wipes on your iPhone is that Apple says it can wear down the oleophobic (fingerprint-resistant) coating.

A simple solution here is to apply a screen protector to prevent cleaning wipes from damaging the coating on your iPhone's display .

There are many affordable iPhone glass screen protectors between $8 and $30 , and if you haven't tried one in a while, they're easier to install.

UV cleaner for smartphones

PhoneSoap is probably the most popular brand when it comes to UV sanitizing your iPhone.

The company uses 360-degree UV-C lamps to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, and the company claims the results are clinically proven. This portable smartphone sanitizer charges your device while cleaning (it has a USB-C and a USB-A port).

PhoneSoap 3 normally costs $59 , while PhoneSoap Pro costs $119. The company also offers its flagship product, HomeSoap, which cleans a variety of items.

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