Ever drop your cell phone in a public restroom?

The cell phonecase and accessories, including earbuds and headphones, should be cleaned as frequently too.

Turn off the phone.

wiping a cell phone with a microfiber cloth

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Remove Cases or Covers

To effectively clean your phone, remove any protective case or cover.

These should also be cleaned separately before reinserting the phone.

Give the bottle a good shake.

supplies for cleaning your cell phone

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Spray Microfiber Cloth

Lightly spray a lint-free microfiber cloth with the water and isopropyl mixture.

Never spray the phone directly.

Do not over-wet the cloth.

be sure to unplug all accessories prior to cleaning your phone

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Wipe Down the Phone

Use the microfiber cloth to wipe down the entire phone.

Once any build-up is removed, wipe down the area again with the slightly damp microfiber cloth.

Take a look at those edges.

remove the cover prior to cleaning your cell phone

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They are probably disgusting.

Use a soft cloth to gently scrub the textured edges.

Rinse well and allow to air dry completely before reinserting the phone.

adding a solution of alcohol and water into a spray bottle

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Use a cotton swab dipped in the water/alcohol solution to clean the small button and lens opening areas.

Dry with a clean, lint-free cloth and check that the case is completely dry before reinserting the phone.

Then treat with a leather conditioner.

spraying a lint free microfiber cloth

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Allow the case to dry completely before reinserting the phone.

Remember to mist the cloth lightlynever over-wet it.

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wiping the front and the back of the cell phone

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use cotton swabs to clean crevices in your cell phone

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leave your cell phone out to dry before reinserting it into the case

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submerge your case into a soapy water solution

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clean cell phone accessories with a microfiber cloth

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