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Android Central
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Namerah Saud Fatmi

How to properly clean and disinfect your Android phone 2024

Clean your phone, inside and out.

You spend all day with your phone, setting it down on tables, chairs, public benches, bathroom counters, and even more unsightly places. And you can't always see the germs, dirt, grime, and potentially even viruses your phone is allowing to call home. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, we've realized that keeping our phones clean and sanitized is of greater importance than ever before.

Thankfully, you can clean and disinfect your Android phone using the best disinfectant wipes and sprays. You should never use Clorox or Lysol wipes to eliminate germs or viruses on your phone's screen. Getting your devices clean again can be easy if you know what to use. The following guide will show you everything you need to know to clean and disinfect your Android phone properly. The FCC recommends not spraying cleaner directly onto the device and cleaning your phone once a day.

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