There are still so many things that we do not know about COVID. Now, we know that it can latch on to hard objects, too. They can survive in plastic and metal—we know that.

If you have a phone and you go to places, you may have protected yourself with a mask, but you do not have a guarantee that you protected your phone. You may have put it on a surface where there is a virus, and the coronavirus latched itself on your phone.

And guess what? You will hold your phone, and then you will touch your face.

So, what should you do?

You have to clean your phone.

How to Clean iPhone and Android

To clean your iPhone, the first thing you have to do is to turn it off, and then unplug it if you are charging. Next, get a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not make it wet—just damp.

Wipe the surfaces of the phone with the damp cloth. Avoid wiping in areas where there are openings. The moisture can get inside, and the electronics can get damaged.

Apple advises against the use of chemicals. Some examples of these are:

  • Ammonia
  • Household cleaners
  • Solvents
  • Aerosol sprays

You should also not use compressed air as it can damage your phone. Also, you should never rub the screen with an abrasive material. It is going to scratch the glass.

Both devices have similar rules as far as cleaning is concerned. You can use alcohol but never too much of it. Anything liquid can damage the parts of your devices.

Also, you should never attempt to dismantle the phones. Do not attempt to remove the battery or the case. If you have an external case, then yes, it is a good idea to remove that and clean that too.

If you really want to clean the phone inside out, what you need to do is to take the phone to a professional. There are Apple and Android stores around you. Take the time to drive and leave the phone to them for deep cleaning.

For now, what you are trying to avoid is the coronavirus and wiping it with alcohol is enough. My take is that you should wipe your phone with alcohol at least twice, and you need to wipe it good. If you have a pair of glove, use it.

Also, you must wash your hands first with soap and water right after you get home. Then, do it again after you have wiped off your phone. Avoid touching your face, mouth, eyes, and nose until such time that you have completed this process.

Summary

The coronavirus is not something you should trifle with. You need to listen to the authorities and follow their advice. This is a new virus that we are not familiar with. There are still so many things we do not know about it, and it will take some time to fully understand it.

The coronavirus is not something you should trifle with. You need to listen to the authorities and follow their advice. This is a new virus that we are not familiar with. There are still so many things we do not know about it, and it will take some time to fully understand it.

It will still take years to understand it. And it can also take years before we can develop a vaccine for it. Although vaccines are being tested now, we are still far from the last phase of human trials.

We do not know what damage it can do to the body if you survive it. And it is because of this uncertainty that we should be scared.