As a bonus, your machine will look great and function at its best.

Use a Microfiber Cloth

Your first line of defense is amicrofiber cloth.

These cloths are readily available at local retailers if you don’t have one handy.

Hands cleaning a smartphone.

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Here’s how to use a microfiber cloth properly to clean your phone.

Never use bleach, ammonia, abrasive powders, or undiluted alcohol to clean your phone.

For a more comprehensive list, keep reading.

Place the microfiber cloth on the phone screen and gently move it in a horizontal or vertical direction repeatedly.

Stick the tape to the surface of the screen and peel it off gently to remove dirt and grime.

Repeat as necessary, gently, to clean the entire screen.

see to it whatever brand you select has a low or zero alcohol percentage to keep the screen safe.

Cleaning wipes differ from disinfecting wipes (see below).

How to Disinfect Your Phone

There are a few easy ways to disinfect your phone.

According to the CDC, cleaning means removing dirt, germs, and impurities.

This not only gets rid of oily fingerprints and sticky spots but also kills germs on the surface.

Vinegar and rubbing alcohol can also damage screen protectors.

Prepare a mix of 50% distilled water and 50% white vinegar in a spray bottle.

Alternatively, use a one-to-one ratio of distilled water and 70% isopropyl alcohol.

Give the bottle a good shake.

Spray a corner of the microfiber cloth until it’s slightly dampened (but not soaked).

Gently move the cloth in a horizontal or vertical direction on the phone screen repeatedly.

Toclean a clear phone case, use mild soap and warm water to scrub it with a brush.

Be careful with any cracks or peeling portions.

If the case is still dirty, use a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol.

If that doesn’t help,factory reset your Android.

Do not let any liquid get into the port.