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Smartphones reportedly carry more germs than a toilet seat<\/a>. That\u2019s disgusting. Whether true or not, it\u2019s important to keep our smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops, and other electronic devices clean, especially in these COVID-19 times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t use alcohol-based cleaning solutions as some reports say<\/a> they may damage your electronic devices over time, although other studies deny this. In fact, Apple\u2019s own guidelines<\/a> endorse using “70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TechClean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Still, I\u2019ll take the safe route. If you, too, are averse to alcohol-based solutions, you can use a product such as Gadget Guard<\/a>‘s TechClean, a package of 100% plant-based wipes moistened with a sodium laureth sulfate solution (10% sodium laureth sulfate \u2014 ie, soap \u2014 and 90% water).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s available online<\/a> or at retailers in 20 count pouches for $9.99 and 60 count canisters for $19.99. Of course, you\u2019ll likely go through 20 or even 60 wipes quickly. Do the math, and you\u2019ll see that the cost of keeping a supply of TechClean adds up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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PhoneSoap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Then there are devices such as those from PhoneSoap<\/a>, the company that makes a smartphone charger that cleans and sanitizes the device while it charges. It\u2019s battery-powered and can disinfect a smartphone 45 times and\/or charge it up to four times on a single charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PhoneSoap can also sanitize anything that fits inside its sanitation bay, such as keys, credit cards or earbuds. However, it costs $99.95 (which isn\u2019t bad considering what it does), but, obviously, can\u2019t clean devices other than your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homemade Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Then there\u2019s a homemade solution (pun intended). According to Jessica Samson,<\/a> the communication manager at The Maids International<\/a>, you can mix a few drops of dish soap with warm water. Dip a microfiber cloth into the solution, ring out any excess water, and wipe down the top and bottom. Then, rinse the cloth and go back over the device to remove any soap remnants. Finally, wipe the computer’s exterior one last time with a dry towel to remove any moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to your Mac\u2019s mouse, clean it with a “damp cloth and use cotton swabs to get into crevices,” says Samson. Complete the job by wiping down the mouse with your sanitizing solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also note that To prevent damage or a nasty shock, you need to turn off the power to your Mac, iPhone, and iPad when cleaning them. Power down and then unplug the device. You\u2019ll also want to unplug any individual monitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAUTION: <\/strong>Don\u2019t spray any solutions directly on your screen, as it can drip down into places it shouldn\u2019t go.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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