Just thinking about what our cell phones touch every day is
enough to make us search for the best ways to keep them clean. Health Briefs TV
offers some tips to keep smart phones free of germs and bacteria.
Think out the many places where we lay our valued smart
phones every day. From the time we prepare to head out in the morning until we
go to bed, our phones have been put down on several different surfaces. Each
surface is no cleaner than the one before it. Each surface has its own level of
germs and bacteria which our phones pick up and spread to our ears, eyes, chin,
nose mouth, and hands. Let us be honest: almost everyone takes their phone into
the bathroom at work and sets it down on the back of the toilet. Can you think
of a more germ-laden, gross place to put it down?
Here’s how to keep smart phones clean and free of the germs
and bacteria which can make us break out in a rash or become sick:
- Wash hands after using the toilet anywhere. Use a clean paper towel to open the bathroom door when ready to leave. We know there are people who do not wash their hands after using the bathroom.
- Keep cell phones off kitchen counters when preparing a meal to prevent spreading Salmonella. If it must be kept nearby, lay the phone down on a clean towel.
- Clean the phone once a day by taking it out of the case and wiping it down with a soft, damp cloth and a wee bit of antibacterial soap.
- Antibacterial phone wipes are also good. Ask any wireless carrier store if they have any.
The Health Briefs television show also suggests cleaning the
inside of purses, tote bags and another place where cell phones are kept once a
week. Antibacterial wipes are perfect for that.
Prevent the spread of germs and bacteria by keeping smart
phones clean.
