Small tips that can prevent infection.
Someone with the flu or the COVID-19 coronavirus touches a doorknob or counter. Behind him, you also touch this handle or counter. At that moment, your phone rings. You touch it. A few hours later you wash your hands, but - the virus is still alive on your phone! See where the problem is?
Wash your hands before touching the phone
Now you know that it is better to use your phone less often than you used to, especially when you are in public. Also, wash your hands regularly. This is a small change you can make to avoid the risk of accidentally getting a virus.
Washable phone case
This is a good solution to prevent viruses from being transferred to your phone and consequently to you. We clean it quickly, several times a day.
Clean your phone
At Apple have updated their phone care instructions to say that cleaning with 70% isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) shouldn't hurt. Just make sure that the liquid does not get into the openings of the phone.
1. Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use paper towels, which can scratch the surface of the phone.
2. Turn off your phone before cleaning.
3. Do not spray the solution on the phone.
4. Avoid bleach or other cleaning agents.
Here you can find detailed instructions.
By the way, phones are notorious for being a breeding ground for germs, even under the best of circumstances! Make cleaning your phone a habit!
