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Kimberly Gedeon

Your iPhone charging port is gross — how to clean it

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"How to clean iPhone charging port" has been blowing up in Google Search lately, which we're pleased to see. It's about time that we talked about tech hygiene. Our smartphone is typically the fulcrum of our day, keeping us updated on work, family, friendships, and more. This means that it gets touched — a lot. And it accumulates a lot of bacteria along the way.

While many people often clean their displays (using some rubbing alcohol and a microfiber towel does the trick), they often neglect the ports and other holes. As such, we'll give you a quick rundown of how to clean your iPhone charging port.

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