The mobile phone is one of the devices that can get dirty the most. Continuous use making it vulnerable to any bacteria or microorganisms in the environment, in addition to the sweat and oil it leaves on your fingers.
For this reason, it is important to clean both the screen, which is the screen you come into contact with your hands the most, and the back, even if it has a protector.
If you are one of those people who take the above into consideration and often clean your mobile phone despite it being an excellent app, You should also keep in mind which elements you need to disinfect with.
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There are people who use alcohol and toilet paper. Although this liquid has antibacterial properties, this does not mean that it can be beneficial to your equipment.
According to device technician Tamara Rodríguez, alcohol can damage some components of the smartphone. How is the screen covering affected? because it can cause immediate or gradual decrease in reflex capacity. This means images may become less sharp over time.
“With long-term frequent use, we can cause serious wear on the surface, because nowadays these screens come with a special coating that helps minimize dirt and oil adhering to the phone.”
And he adds: “They are very sensitive to all kinds of liquids, As with LED, LCD or plasma displays, “In this case, the pixels may be damaged,” Rodríguez says of ‘BBC’.
In fact, tech brands advise against direct application of liquid solutions such as alcohol. on the device as moisture may enter through the openings.
“Keep alcohol away from the phone. If liquid accidentally gets inside the phone, immediately turn off the phone and take it to an authorized Huawei customer service center,” the brand explains in its Help Center.
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Toilet paper or disposable towels leave small hairs. the same ones that will enter through the holes of the mobile phone and possibly be embedded in the camera sensors, speakers or the same battery.
According to the Apple Help Center, it’s ideal to use products that won’t damage your phone.
For example, a microfiber cloth can remove dirt and without affecting the glass of your screen from possible scratchesbecause it is made of a softer and lint-free fabric.
As for the product you need to clean your device with; It should consist of 90% isopropyl alcohol, According to the technology-specializing portal ‘Xataxa’, it is a substance that contains a high content of descaler to remove grease and works well on surfaces such as glass, mirrors and even floors.
It is a very different product from the antiseptic, which is made from ethyl alcohol and can affect the physical properties of the mobile phone.
Source: Exame
