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In times of coronavirus, we need to take some specific precautions, such as cleaning your cell phone. After all, with your hands you end up touching thousands of things throughout the day. But at the end of the day, just wash your hands with soap, use alcohol gel and you think you're safe. Which could be true if your cell phone didn't exist, which is probably not always properly sanitized. 336n1t
Having said all this, we can put it in another perspective: your cell phone, like your hands, becomes and is an inexhaustible source of bacteria and viruses. To give you an idea, about 17 bacteria are concentrated only on your cell phone screen.
The normal flu virus, for example, can stay on your cell phone screen from two hours to nine days. Which may be similar to the lifespan of the coronavirus. Therefore, it is recommended to keep your cell phone always clean. With that in mind, the Samsung shared a series of essential tips to maintain the health of you and your device. The initiative comes along the lines of other companies, such as Apple, which also published tutorials for cleaning their devices.
First of all, turn off your device. 5b3j57
Even though it has many waterproof devices in its catalog, like the Galaxy S20, which is the latest release from the South Korean company, it is of paramount importance, first of all, to make sure you turn off your device. After all, in addition to the components, friction is part of the process and can very well damage your touchscreen if it is not properly locked.
Here, and always, caution must come first. For starters, to take off your case, disconnect from possible cables, turn off your cell phone and, if possible, remove the battery. Keeping the device away from compressed air is also part of the company's recommendation lists.
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You can use ethyl alcohol, common in markets and pharmacies, or isopropyl alcohol, known to those who work with electronics maintenance. It is not recommended to throw the product directly on the device or submerge the smartphone. The ideal is always to put the product on an appropriate cloth. According to experts, both types of alcohol are efficient to deal with the vast majority of viruses, including and especially the coronavirus.
It is worth ing that, due to the ease and availability, we can make the mistake of choosing to clean with products present in our daily lives. Do not do this, as it may end up damaging your cell phone for good. It is well known that, in the eyes of the market, making use of cleaning products can end up damaging your cell phone.
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As we have already commented, friction is part of the process of cleaning your cell phone. So avoid towels, abrasive wipes, paper towels or similar items. Choosing the easiest one can end up costing you in the long run, so, as well as the correct use of cleaning products, the choice of cloth to do so is also of paramount importance.
According to Samsung, it is best to use a microfiber cloth, such as those used to clean cameras. They are less abrasive and, of course, even with the most sudden movements on the cell phone screen, it is quite possible to leave this experience without any risk.
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Protective covers are notorious for accumulating dirt. Far beyond just serving as protection for impacts, they also act as protective agents for direct of dirt with your cell phone.
Their cleaning, in turn, is practical, as they do not require as much attention as your smartphone. If they are made of plastic, silicone, or some similar material, you can use soap and water and let them dry. Other materials, such as leather, should be cleaned with appropriate products.
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It may seem silly, but just like our hands, the cell phone also always comes in with our face. In addition to washing our hands and cleaning our cell phone, we also need to pay attention to the hygiene of our face. Therefore, makeup may be somewhat of a villain in this regard. When you enter directly with your cell phone, you can leave some remnants, which, in a way, get in the way of cleaning.
This, of course, illustrates that cleaning should never be limited to the hands. So make sure you wash your face more often than usual as well. In times of a pandemic, all care is fundamental.
What to Avoid When Cleaning 1i3n1n
To clean the cell phone, do not put or spray the device with liquids, even alcohol, which evaporates quickly, can damage sensitive parts of the device, such as the power sockets, headphone jacks or speakers. Also avoid cleaning the device while it is connected to electrical power This is another recommendation from Samsung. Humidity and electricity don't mix and it's good to avoid risks.
Finally, it is further recommended that s avoid excessive cleaning. The guidelines do not apply to accessories made of leather, rubber or plastic.
What did you think of our tips? Are you going to apply them to clean your cell phone? Share with us in the comments.
Source: Samsung, with the BBC, The Guardian, CNET, NCBI, University of Arizona e Business Insider.
