Do not think that your smartphone is clean. Scientists at the University of Arizona found in a study several years ago that mobile phones carry bacteria 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats, and a subsequent American study found that there are more than 17,000 genetic copies of bacteria on the phones of high school students .

Therefore, unless you regularly clean their cell phones, then you do not do a good job of protecting yourself from disease. In fact, we must make cleaning our phones a permanent habit, with or without the outbreak of the new Corona virus as a catalyst.

Apple provides detailed instructions for cleaning iPhones, as does Google for its pixel phone, while Samsung does not provide sufficient guidelines for cleaning Galaxy phones, but nevertheless it is safe to assume that all phones can be cleaned in the same way because their surfaces share similar features, such as the glass screen, And / or oil-based paint, and some water resistance.

This means that it is okay to clean your phone with a damp cloth, and you must sanitize it with a mild cleaning solution to avoid damaging the glass layer, and unless you have UV light to disinfect your phone, here's how to do it the old way:

what do you need?
1- Two lint-free cloths
Avoid using paper towels, as the rough surface may damage the glass layer and scratch the screen over time.

2- Mild hand soap
Smartphone coating is sensitive, so avoid household cleaning products and abrasive solutions, and if you really have to, you can use antiseptic wipes at your own risk even though Apple may warn you of that, according to the technology specialist, Mashbel.

3- Water
To mix it with hand soap.

4- A toothpick or a toothpick stick
In case you want to organize the SIM card holder.

How to clean:
1- Make sure first that you know exactly how resistant your phone is to water. In this way, you can find out how much water you may use to clean it, and it is better to exaggerate in the cautious aspect, and to use a wet towel, and consequently water-resistant phones, from least to most resistant to it:

Safe with splashing water, rated "IP53" pixel.

Safe with immersion in water to a depth of one meter for up to half an hour, IP67 rating. Phones: iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, and Pixel 2.

- Safe with immersion in water to a depth of 1.5 meters for up to half an hour, IP68 rating. Phones: iPhone XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S8 and S8 Plus. , S9, S9 Plus, S10, S10 Plus, S10E, Note 8, Note 9, Note 10, Note 10 Plus, Vold, and Pixel 3 and 4 phones.

2- Disconnect the phone from any cables, turn it off, remove any accessories connected to it, and make sure not to damage your phone or worse, to hurt yourself.

3- Mix hands cleaning soap with water, and estimate the ratio of soap to water.

4- Dip one of the two lint-free cloth into the soap solution, and since you want a damp cloth, be sure to squeeze it to remove any excess water.

5- Wipe your phone with a damp cloth, and make sure to clean the phone from the front, back and sides, and never submerge your phone with the solution even if it is water-resistant.

6- Use another dry cloth to wipe your phone, and once again avoid using paper towels if possible.

7- Optional : remove the contact holder, and the slide can be cleaned as well.

8- Dip the cotton head back to clean the ear in a soap solution, then squeeze it with your fingers to extract any excess water from it.

9- Use the cotton head after squeezing it to gently clean the slide holder, and use a toothpick to reach the corners if you need to.

10- Wipe the contact strip holder with the dry cloth, then return the slide to its place in the holder, and return them together to the phone.

You have now cleaned your phone, you can use it safely, and it is advisable if cleaning your phone in this way becomes permanent.