Cell phones can hide dirt, the surface can be detected E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria and influenza viruses, not only may make people suffer from skin diseases, but also may become a mobile germ transmission device, becoming an epidemic prevention COVID-19 vulnerability
In 2018, two British studies found that cell phone screens contain 3.5 times more bacteria than toilet seats, and cell phones with protective cases are even dirtier, and cell phones with plastic cases have 7 times more bacteria than toilets, while cell phones with leather cases have 17 times more bacteria than toilets. And in the survey, 35 percent of people said they had never cleaned their phones.
The CDC also estimates that 80% of infections are transmitted through the hands, and the cell phone becomes an extension of these infections. When we slide the phone and then touch our face and eyes, the germs may be transferred to the body and cause infection. The virus prefers to attach to smooth surfaces, such as towels and other items with rough surfaces, the virus can only survive for 15 minutes, but if it is a smooth object such as a cell phone, the virus may survive for 24 hours, so in addition to washing your hands at home, do not forget to do a good job cleaning your cell phone, as long as 3 steps.
1. First, remove the phone case or protective case.
2. Use a paper towel with 75% alcohol and carefully wipe the whole phone and the leather case and protective case.
3. Put aside and wait for the alcohol to evaporate on its own, no need to wipe over with water, because the water is not sterilized, there may be germs, more wipe also does not help.
If the phone is waterproof enough, you can also directly wipe the soap foam, rinse with water, but do not try the waterproof function.
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