Need to clean the surface of the smartphone

Recently, people began to pay more attention to basic hygiene rules. Recently, we learned that there are as many as 9 stages of proper hand washing with soap, and the procedure itself should take about a minute. At least that is the advice of the WHO, and we only hope you follow these recommendations.

Against the background of increased attention to possible sources of danger, the eyes of many are turned towards gadgets. Today, we can hardly imagine our lives without smartphones, and after all, the surface of these devices, as they say, is dirtier even than the toilet. Is it urgent to disinfect an indispensable assistant?



Theoretically, it is possible that the virus could first end up on the surface of a smartphone and then in the human body. To do this, someone who already has an infection should sneeze or cough on the phone. In this case, the owner of the device may become infected. If you keep the gadget with you, the risks are minimal, says American microbiologist Daniel Kuritzkes.



Of course, if you have to constantly contact a sick person, then the smartphone must be constantly processed. Otherwise, there should be no problems, says Welsh microbiologist Emma Heichurst.



Experts advise to wash your hands more often with soap, not to touch your face and worry less about the harm of smartphones. A much greater source of danger are, for example, elevator buttons or door handles, which touch hundreds and thousands of people.

At the same time, no one denies that many microbes accumulate on the surface of phones, which can carry a health hazard. Therefore, periodically disinfect Still worth it.



If recently advised to clean the surface of gadgets to use fabric made of microfiber and a 55 percent solution of alcohol, today allowed to use even napkins with a 70 percent alcohol solution. At least this official recommendation was made by Apple.



Other manufacturers have not yet spoken about this. It is understandable, because alcohol can damage the oleophobic coating of the phone, which repels fat and dirt from the touch screen. But, firstly, such coverage over time and so damaged, and secondly, health is much more important than the appearance of even the most expensive smartphone.



How to clean your favorite gadget? First of all, follow a napkin. wipe out. Then fold it so that the contaminated side is inside, and wipe first the corners, and then the back surface of the device.



Repeat this simple procedure twice more, each time using a clean wipe. Now your smartphone is much cleaner and it can be used without much fear. It is recommended to carry out such cleaning after each use of the phone in crowded places. You should also not give your gadget into the hands of people whose clean hands are in doubt.