03/28/2020 02:56:02 PM
It has been a turbulent time for everyone as Corona Virus has been on a rampage across the globe. Some countries undergo quarantine and lockdown measures in an attempt to prevent spreading the virus and its potential onslaught. Indeed, today is the best time to be extra careful in keeping your smartphone clean, for it has been getting a lot of exposure in every single day.
A study published by the Journal of Hospital Infection in February 2020 stated viruses such as the COVID-19 is capable of surviving up to nine days on smooth surfaces – including a smartphone screen.
“We touch our smartphones more than anything especially now that we try to stay connected to our loved ones who are away from us and keep updated on the latest news. But it can pose a health risk, especially that dirt gets easily transferred into our phones. So, in light of the current COVID-19 situation, we strongly encourage our consumers to practice proper smartphone sanitation to protect themselves from contracting the virus,” said Zen Han, OPPO Philippines’ VP of National Sales.
Sanitation is the key for every Filipino – known as very active smartphone users in the world – in keeping their devices clean and safe. Aside from the usual way of. washing your hands with soap and water as advised by the World Health Organization, make sure to practice these tips on properly and safely cleaning your phone, as highly recommended by OPPO Philippines.
1. Wash or sanitize your hands. To avoid transferring any harmful bacteria, make sure to sanitize your hands before and after you clean your phone.
2. Ready a soft, lint-free or microfiber cloth and avoid abrasive cloths such as towels and paper towels for it may damage the surface of your screen.
3. Use 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, a known highly-effective disinfectant against viruses particularly the ones with 70% concentration. Anything beyond it may evaporate too quickly. When cleaning your phone with alcohol, make sure to use cotton balls or felt-tips swabs when cleaning harder to reach areas like ports and mics and to avoid liquid spilling on such parts that may cause damage to internal components.
4. Use liquid hand soaps with alcohol content. If Isopropyl Alcohol is not readily available, you may use hand soaps with alcohol content. Add a few drops on the screen and gently wipe the whole phone with a microfiber cloth. Make sure to avoid getting moisture in any openings. Wipe off the soap with a damp microfiber cloth afterward, and then dry your phone off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
5. Avoid using harsh home cleaning products. Window and household cleaners with strong chemical components like ammonia or hydrogen peroxide may damage your smartphone screen.
6. Use UV light sanitation. UV-C light, in particular, also used in hospital-grade disinfecting procedures serves as a potent solution that targets certain bacteria. UV devices can be used as well to sanitize your smartphone.
These simple ways have been proven to significantly cut down the number of bacteria found on a smartphone’s surface, as per study made by Dr. Lena Ciric, a microbiologist from University College London.
Author: slickmaster | © 2020 The SlickMaster's Files
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