The mobile phone is one of the most used technological tools in daily life. People are used to using it all the time. at home, in the office, on the street, in public transport and even in the bathroom.
This manipulation involves frequent contact with all kinds of bacteria and infections found in the environment and can be hosted on the device. Therefore, constant cleaning of the physical structure is essential.
There are many disinfectant products on the market to perform an effective cleaning that eliminates foreign substances and possible germs on the screen and back of the mobile phone. However, the question arises whether these devices can be cleaned with water.
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According to expert portal ‘Xataxa’, The use of this element is not recommended, as it can cause various types of damage inside and outside the structure of the device.. It starts with the fact that most of them are not designed to constantly encounter liquid.
Some of the possible repercussions of this are the gradual emergence of corrosion due to moisture from chlorine. Water may enter some internal components of the mobile phone and damage the electrical system. Over time, it will cause the touch screen and buttons to malfunction and void the warranty.
Likewise, there may be sound problems where I cannot hear the interlocutor’s voice or the sound of the mobile phone is not clear at the same levels and reduces its quality.
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In this sense, The best solution is to take advantage of special articles and products. This not only helps eliminate the possible presence of bacteria but also preserves and protects the physical health of the mobile phone.
According to chemical engineer Tamara Rodríguez, the first thing you should use to clean your device is a microfiber or suede cloth that will not scratch your mobile phone.
Likewise, use products such as isopropyl alcohol: “One of the best ways to keep a touch screen smudge-free is to use alcohol. Whether it is isopropyl or ethyl,” says the expert in an interview with ‘BBC’.
It can also be cleaned with a little distilled water because it is an excellent cleaning agent as it does not contain salt and bacteria, but this does not destroy bacteria. So you can mix a small amount of diluted isopropyl alcohol or acetic acid. “(found in vinegar) is used to destroy microbes due to its low pH.”
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NATHALIA GÓMEZ PARRA
DIGITAL COVERAGE EDITORIAL
TIME
Source: Exame
