Are there chemicals that could damage the camera/screen/USB port, what are the things one should I avoid when cleaning?
97% iso is probably the best thing to use just don’t soak your phone use qtips and microfiber cloth. Hot glue is a semi risky way to clean ports of residual lint and dirt but rinse with iso first then fully dry before applying hot glue. Let glue set then peel.
Actually lower percentages work better, if we’re talking about disinfecting
We’re usually not. It’s to dissolve gunk. And on the topic of iso, 99% is pretty much not 99% after opening the container
Use a 97%+ isopropyl alcohol wetted cloth or cotton ball, don’t immerse the phone.
I’m seeing a lot of comments for super high concentrations of isopropyl alcohol to disinfect. As a public service announcement, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) a Better Disinfectant than 99%
Okay. This isn’t about disinfecting. This is about electronics safety. The higher the better
I was almost surprised at the ridiculous reply, then I realized it was from a moderator, and it made a lot more sense.
There’s a putty for clearing out any mesh grills or small holes, stubborn edges, getting gunk out of earbuds, etc. that you can buy so you don’t have to worry about poking something with tweezers or a toothpick.
Ngl. I came here expecting how to properly delete/shred data from a smartphone e.g. when selling or otherwise giving it to someone else
Factory reset
Rubbing alcohol on a towel, clorox if it’s something gross. Wipe where needed, don’t let anything soak. Small pick-like tools for ports
Use soap and water. If that’s not enough, 99% Isopropyl Alcohol does a great job for cleaning and disinfecting without damaging the device.
Avoid using anything that scours or anything that will react chemically with the glass, metal or plastic on your device (no mineral oils, solvents etc.)
Do NOT use soap and water on ports. Isopropyl alcohol is probably the only safe option
The majority of phones are waterproof now and will disable the port if it detects water. Soap and water has been safe for a hot minute.
Soap changes the surface tension of water and will be able to penetrate the phone when otherwise it wouldn’t be able to.
Some fine point tweezers are usually useful for getting lint out of the USB port, I have done it fairly aggressively and not done any damage yet.
Depends, my phone is IP69K so I washed it with hand soap, warm water and a towel dry lol
No, don’t use soap! It changes the surface tension of water and can allow to enter your phone when it otherwise wouldn’t be able to.
Lol don’t depend on it.
I had a Samsung Galaxy S23 that got water damage after I did this at least once everyday for months, not covered by warranty. I did that because I was germophobic af triggered by covid, now i just use those wet wipes to wipe off the germs.
I’ve done that with all my phones since BlackBerry
well I usually use luke cold water
The best option is to look at the manufacturer for your phone. They should have instructions for your model. These iPhone instructions are a good general guide, but there might be specific recommendations for whatever model you’re cleaning.
I clean my phone using window cleaner on a paper towel. Modern aren’t that sensitive so I really don’t think you need to worry much about what you use. Just maybe don’t spray liquids directly into speakers/mic or USB ports.
I pretty much use this stuff on everything. Spray it on the cloth, though, not the screen.
For the ports, I just use compressed air.
IIRC you should be careful not to spray that for too long or it can spit some weird liquid too. Shitty brands can do that.
Any brand can do that. You need to use a dedicated electronics air blower. You can get them on Amazon for under $50
I just do a spritz onto a tack cloth
But it says it’s the world’s best, so no need to worry about what shitty brands do
/s
Compressed air is not a good idea for any port or internal component
Do u use those little brushes?
I use a powered electronics cleaner that is capable of spraying dry air
Is that better than a can of compressed air?
Yup! They are designed for electronics. DataVac is the big brand but I bought a cheap AirTec model on Amazon and it worked fine. There are plenty under 50 that have good reviews that are probably fine
No argument there, but out of curiosity aren’t the cans of compressed air also designed for electronics?
Not really, no. They are designed for cleaning in general, but that’s like saying “aren’t q tips designed for ears?”
what did you do? why the fuck do you need to clean it
Phones are nasty. Clean your phone.
do you live in a sterile lab, or do you like, ever go outside and touch grass?
just curious
I smear my balls all over everything. I don’t give a fuck
