One of the best ways to protect yourself is to keep your hands clean and off your face, but it\u2019s hard to maintain constant vigilance.<\/p>\n
Keeping your phone sanitized is another smart way to keep germs off your fingertips.
\nBut cleaning your phone thoroughly, I mean is not as straightforward as it might seem. <\/p>\n
There are all sorts of nooks and crannies, delicate glass and intricate protective cases.<\/p>\n
Any sort of moisture can interfere with your phone\u2019s function. Apple recommends that people avoid using spray cleaners or heavy-duty products.<\/p>\n
Also, this probably goes without saying don\u2019t dunk your phone into any sort of liquid, anti-bacterial or otherwise. It won\u2019t end well for either of you.<\/p>\n
A gentle wipe with a product that has 70 percent isopropyl alcohol will do just fine. <\/p>\n
Apple recommends Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, and the C.D.C. says household disinfectants registered by the Environmental Protection Agency are effective.<\/p>\n
Wear disposable gloves to clean, and wash your hands thoroughly after you\u2019re done. Like your phone, reusable gloves might harbor virus particles, rendering them effectively useless.<\/p>\n
And don\u2019t forget your phone case.<\/p>\n
Wipe it down, in and out, through and through. Let it dry before reassembling <\/p>\n
This might be the best thing you can do all day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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