š¦ š²Germs and bacteria can live on hard surfaces ā like your cell phone! ā for days.
ā Just think of all the places your cellphone travels ⦠and the surfaces it has touched. Euuw, right? š½
š„In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, there are some actions you can take to protect yourself (and your devices!).Ā
šFirst: Avoid putting your phone near your face. Use the speaker whenever possible.
š¦Second: Disinfect your phone DAILY. Check with your phoneās manufacturer, but Apple says its safe to use Clorox disinfecting wipes on its phones.
š«Other common cleaners (like alcohol, vinegar, window cleaning spray, or anything abrasive) can damage your phone so itās important to double-check.Ā
Hereās a link for more cleaners to use or avoid: www.cnet.com/how-to/coronavirus-and-your-phone-how-to-effectively-clean-and-disinfect-your-device/
š”Note: these actions are important even when thereās not a global health threat, since studies show most cell phones are laden with bacteria.
šTIP: If itās been a while since youāve disinfected your phone, wash your hands thoroughly, disinfect the phone, and then wash your hands again, to avoid cross-contamination!
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