Maintenance2026-01-11/4 min read
The safest way to disinfect your phone
Avoid stripping the screen coatings. Read the safest ways to clean your phone of germs.
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Rohan Mehta/The iPhone Project Journal
Using harsh household chemicals (like bleach or glass cleaner) can strip the oleophobic coating off your iPhone screen.
The safest way to disinfect is using a microfiber cloth lightly dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Avoid getting moisture in the charging ports or speaker grills.