According to a 2016 study, we touch our phones on average 2,600 times per day. The same study also claims that we pick up our devices 150 times during a 24-hour period. 

Because smartphone use has only increased since then, it’s very likely that those figures are now even higher. So because of that, it, in means that our smartphones and tablets are highly prone to serious pathogens such as E.Coli and MRSA without factoring in the recent coronavirus epidemic — that is, if we don’t clean them correctly.

Things to avoid

Alcohol wipes and gels — anything over 70% alcohol will damage your display oleophobic coating.

Compressed air — most compressed or canned air can be flammable and may cause device issues. It can also leave a damaging solvent coating that can discolor or damage your device.

  Water (on devices without IP ratings) — a small amount of water on an antimicrobial cloth will do no damage, but too much water can cause severe issues with your smartphone.

  Never dunk your phone, laptop, trackpad or keyboard in a cleaning agent or spray a cleaner or aerosol spray directly onto the product. That just raises the risk you’ll get moisture in openings like the charging port.  

Things you might want

Antimicrobial cleaning cloth

Screen protector + cleaning wipes

UV sanitizer

Wash your hands

The easiest method of cleaning your Android phone and screen is to use an antimicrobial cleaning cloth. You can slightly dampen your cleaning cloth with lukewarm water or with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol and then gently wipe the display, bezels, and rear of your Android phone.

  If you have a screen protector installed, you can wipe your display with disinfecting cleaning wipes. Alternatively, you can replace your screen protector regularly. The screen protector will ensure that your display is safe from any solutions that might damage the oleophobic coating or the phone itself.

Dear Readers,

The coronavirus pandemic has crossed borders and cultures indiscriminately, affecting people’s lives regardless of their race or religion. While the global crisis has caused much anxiety and suffering, it has also inspired moments of unity with human beings, ranging from world leaders to medical workers, connecting across religious divides in a sign of solidarity.

As the world confronts the grim reality of a pandemic that now threatens the lives of untold thousands, it is good to be reminded of the value of unity among humanity. In past times of plague, unity among humanity and cooperation was not only humanity’s last resort but often the only one. Today, fortunately, there is a great deal that we can do to prevent or mitigate the spread of coronavirus. But we are also beginning to realise that in our globally interconnected era, there is a high price to be paid for any interruption in trade or travel. Our best laid plans are of limited effect; and the freedom of movement that we prize is now problematic.

Hence this is a time when the power of humanity and cooperation, faith and unity comes into play. 

It is with that I wish my readers to be safe and be united. Unity with humanity and cooperation with faith sprinkled in between and we are all going to survive this pendamic. I wish each and every reader best of wishes and good vibes. Prayers and well wishes. Please be careful out there and use necessary precautions as per the guidelines provided by major health organizations. Be cautious and limit your travel/exposure until we are out of this pendamic.

With lots of hope and well wishes,

Sohail