你的手机脏了。这不是意见，这是事实。根据西雅图时报的一篇文章( Seattle Times article)，马桶座圈(toilet seat)平均每平方英寸有 1,201 个细菌。平均每平方英寸的门把手有 8,643 个细菌。您的手机每平方英寸有 25,127 个细菌。没错——你的手机比马桶座(toilet seat)脏大约 20 倍。
最糟糕的是，它是您卫生中经常被忽视的部分。你洗了手，但立即拿起手机来回复短信。你最后一次给手机消毒是什么时候？当然，说起来容易做起来难。你不能完全用漂白剂浸泡它，但你也应该避免使用Clorox 和 Lysol 湿巾(Clorox and Lysol wipes)，因为它们会损坏敏感的内部组件。
本文将向您展示如何清洁您的手机，并帮助(phone and help)它保持与您家中其他地方一样的清洁。
肥皂和温水(Soap & Warm Water)
大多数现代手机都具有防水特性。虽然这并不意味着您应该浸泡手机，但您可以用肥皂和温水仔细冲洗。将其弄湿，用肥皂擦拭其表面并擦拭干净，然后在温水中上升。小心耳机插孔(headphone jack)和手机中的任何其他中断。完成后，将其擦拭干净并让它风干。
您还应该牢记手机的外壳。大多数手机盖都是可拆卸的，而且很容易清洗。再次(Again)，让盖子(cover air)风干，只有在所有水分都消失后才能将其放回手机上。
手机湿巾(Phone Wipes)
有各种类型的手机，电子湿巾是清洁手机上的污垢、污垢、指纹和细菌的一种好方法，无需使用刺激性化学品或水。
这些可以从大多数主要商店（只需查看电子产品部分）或亚马逊( Amazon)购买。查看可用的内容并选择最适合您的选项。对于大多数人来说，这些一次性湿巾是最好的选择。
擦酒精(Rubbing Alcohol)
外用酒精可能会很刺激，但仍可用于清洁手机——只是不要将其直接(directly)放在手机上。事实上，最好制作60 % water和 40% 外用酒精的water/rubbing alcohol solution用溶液(solution and use)浸湿超细纤维布(microfiber cloth)，然后用它擦拭设备表面。
首先(First)擦拭一侧，然后使用超细纤维布(microfiber cloth)的干燥角落清除多余的水分，然后在手机的另一侧重复该过程。
紫外线灯(UV Light)
清洁手机（和其他电子设备）的唯一最佳方法是使用紫外线(UV light)。这种光可以杀死高达 99.9% 的细菌和病毒，而无需使用刺激性化学物质。最重要的是，它使用起来完全安全——如果门打开，分散光线的机器不会启动，这意味着您在清洁手机时将受到完全保护。
使用紫外线(UV light)清洁手机的最佳选择是HoMedics UV-Clean Phone Sanitizer。这台机器 $80 on Amazon，但它足够小，你可以将它装进钱包或背包(purse or backpack)中，以便在旅途中清洁。每边只需 30 秒即可清除手机中的有害细菌和病毒，每次充电最多可循环 70 次。
注意：使用紫外线(UV light)清洁手机时，请务必取下手机壳。将这两部分分别通过清洁器是个好主意。
您应该多久清洁一次手机？(How Often Should You Clean Your Phone?)
您的手机可能是您最常用的设备。因此，它应该经常清洁——至少每隔一天清洁一次，如果不是每天一次的话。在当前的冠状病毒爆发(coronavirus outbreak)期间尤其如此。如果您不经常外出，您可以减少清洁手机的频率，但如果您去杂货店(grocery store)或公共场所旅行，最好在回家后好好清洁手机。
如果您想在清洁手机时加倍努力，则可以拿起手机清洁工具包(phone cleaning kit)进入那些难以触及的地方，例如耳机插孔和(headphone jack and crevices)手机内的缝隙。这些套件包括刷子和清洁头，可确保您的手机与您从包装盒中取出时一样干净。
将这样的清洁套件与本指南前面列出的清洁方法相结合，您的手机就会无菌。
How To Clean Your Phone To Prevent The Spread Of Bacteria
Your phone is dirty. Thаt’s not an opinion, it’s a fact. According to a Seattle Times article, the average toilet seat has 1,201 bacteria per square inch. The average doorknob has 8,643 bacteria per square inch. Your phone has 25,127 bacteria per square inch. That’s right—your phone is roughly 20x dirtier than a toilet seat.
The worst part is that it’s an often-overlooked part of your hygiene. You wash your hands, but immediately reach for your phone to answer a text. When was the last time you disinfected your phone? Of course, it’s easier said than done. You can’t exactly dunk it in bleach, but you should also avoid Clorox and Lysol wipes, as these can damage the sensitive internal components.
This article will show you how to clean your phone and help keep it as clean as the rest of your home.
Soap & Warm Water
The majority of modern phones have water resistant qualities. While this doesn’t mean you should soak your phone, you can carefully rinse it in soap and warm water. Dampen it, soap its surfaces and wipe it down, then rise in warm water. Be wary of the headphone jack and any other breaks in the phone. Once you’ve finished, wipe it down and allow it to air dry.
You should also keep your phone’s cover in mind. Most phone covers are removable and can easily be washed. Again, let the cover air dry and only place it back on your phone when all the moisture is gone.
Phone Wipes
There are various types of phone and electronic wipes is one good way to clean your phone of dirt, grime, fingerprints, and bacteria from your phone without the need for harsh chemicals or water.
These can be purchased from most major stores (just look in the electronics section) or from Amazon. Take a look through what is available and choose the option that’s best for you. For the majority of people, these disposable wipes are the best choice.
Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol may be harsh, but can still be used to clean your phones—just don’t put it directly on the phone. In fact, it’s better to make a water/rubbing alcohol solution of 60% water and 40% rubbing alcohol. Dampen a microfiber cloth with the solution and use that to wipe down the surface of the device.
First wipe down one side, and then use a dry corner of the microfiber cloth to clean off any excess moisture before repeating the process on the other side of the phone.
UV Light
The single best way for cleaning your phone (and other electronic devices) is to utilize UV light. This light kills up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses without the need for harsh chemicals. Best of all, it’s completely safe to use—the machines that disperse the light do not activate if a door is open, which means you will be completely protected while cleaning your phone.
The best option for using UV light to clean a phone is the HoMedics UV-Clean Phone Sanitizer. This machine will run you $80 on Amazon, but is small enough that you can pack it into a purse or backpack from on-the-go cleaning. It only takes 30 seconds per side to clean your phone of harmful bacteria and viruses, and you can expect up to 70 cycles per charge.
Note: make sure to remove your case when using UV light to clean your phone. It’s a good idea to run both pieces through the cleaner separately.
How Often Should You Clean Your Phone?
Your phone is probably your most-used device. As a result, it should be cleaned often—at least once every other day, if not once per day. This is particularly true during the current coronavirus outbreak. You can get away with cleaning your phone less often if you do not go outside much, but if you make a trip to the grocery store or to a public area, it’s a good idea to give your phone a good cleaning when you get home.
If you want to go the extra mile when cleaning your phone, it pays to pick up a phone cleaning kit for getting into those hard-to-reach places, like your headphone jack and crevices within the phone. These kits include brushes and cleaning heads for ensuring your phone is as clean as the day you removed it from the box.
Combine a cleaning kit like this with the cleaning practices laid out earlier in this guide and your phone will be germ-free.
