Are you procrastinating deep cleaning your electronic devices? Scientists at the University of Arizona have found that an average cell phone holds 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Sounds shocking, right? While our electronic devices are the breeding ground for germs, most people ignore deep cleaning them. And no, a weekly wipe isn’t enough.
Not cleaning your gadgets properly can put your health at risk while shortening the life of your devices. In this guide, we have compiled ten easy hacks that will make your devices sparkle like a dream.
Why Deep Cleaning Your Devices is Important?
We take our gadgets literally everywhere with us. We carry our laptops to places, our AirPods are in when we’re sweating in the gym, and our phone accompanies us to the loo.
According to a study conducted by NordVPN, 70.8% of American adults admit to using a smartphone in the toilet. Gross! Isn’t it? Cleaning your gadgets is super important and rewarding. Here are some reasons you should consider including your electronic in spring cleaning:
Hygiene: Cleaning the tools and gadgets maintains a hygienic environment, removing all the grime and germs that may pose serious health risks.
Longevity: Proper use and cleaning of equipment helps prolong its lifetime, accumulated dust and debris can lead to damage.
Better Performance: Cleaning your gadgets helps keep them in the best condition, improving their efficiency and performance.
Clean Your Devices Like a Pro
Unplug and prep:
Before you start cleaning your devices, ensure that you power down and remove all the external accessories.
Microfiber is your best friend:
Avoid using any other fabric or towel on your gadget’s screen as it may cause scratches without effective cleaning. Gently use a microfiber cloth to dust away any grime or dirt accumulated on your devices. For those stubborn fingerprint marks, you can dampen the microfiber cloth for better results.
Just Alcohol it!
No, not your drink! Keep that aside. You can use a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water (50/50) to disinfect your devices while removing stubborn grime and spots. Make sure to only use a microfiber cloth to wipe your devices and the cloth is not wet or soaked in the solution.
Leave no crumbs with compressed air:
When it is time to dislodge grime from speaker grills, keyboards, ports, and screens, compressed air can do the job! Use short bursts of compressed air to get rid of any unwanted dirt in seconds. The downside of this method is although it removes dirt effectively from hard-to-reach areas, it doesn’t disinfect. You have to pair this method with another one for spotless cleaning.
Earwax exorcism:
To remove the pesky earwax that accumulates on your AirPods each time you use them, use a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the outer mesh of your AirPods. Ensure that you don’t get them wet or overly moistened. For more precise cleaning of your earbuds, try earbuds cleaner.
Sticky situation savior:
For removing the hard-to-reach areas like ports and nooks around the buttons, a toothpick wrapped in a thin layer of microfiber cloth works great.
Cleaning clay to the rescue:
For the little nooks and corners that even the compressed air fails to clean, you can try cleaning clay! Gently press the clay onto the surface and pick up any unwanted particles or debris.
Sticky notes supremacy:
If you’re a clumsy person who always drops stuff on your keyboard, you know the struggle of lifting the tiny particles from your devices. Simply grab a sticky note from the stack and run it through all your keys. It’ll pick up the crumbs in seconds.
Lint, no more!
Use lint rollers to remove pet hair from your laptop cases and speakers.
Brush away the dirt:
Use a soft-bristled brush to gently remove the dirt between your keys, speakers, and earbuds. For enhanced accuracy and reaching into those nooks and corners, invest in a cleaning tool like the Hygadget’s earbud cleaner for AirPods Pro.
Cleaning wipes for a tidy device:
For daily upkeep of your beloved phone and other accessories, use cleaning wipes. Ensure that they don’t contain any harsh chemicals that might be damaging to your gadgets. Simply take a wipe and sweep it across your screen or AirPods for regular clean-ups.
Don’t forget the back!
The back of your devices is as contaminated as the front. While cleaning, don’t forget the back side of your gadgets, especially your phone. Ensure that it is spotless throughout for ultimate hygiene.
Invest in a cleaning tool:
While all of the methods above serve the purpose to some extent, they all come with a risk of damaging your cherished devices. It is always a good idea to have a soft-bristled cleaning tool, specifically made for cleaning your electronic gadgets like your phone and AirPods.
These cleaning tools like the Hygadget cleaning tools for AirPods Pro are made with soft bristles and designed to reach all the nooks and corners of your earbuds, keyboards, laptops, and phone. It is like an all-in-one tool for all your device cleaning needs.
Specialized tools ensure accuracy and precise cleaning without any damage. With these tools, you can clean all of your devices without worrying about causing them any harm.
Hygadget: The One-Stop Shop for All Your Devices’ Cleaning Needs
Now that you know some amazing hacks for a thorough cleaning of your devices, it’s time to take some action. Grab your supplies and start cleaning. Or better, do it with a specialized cleaning tool.
Hygadget offers premier cleaning solutions for electronic devices. All the tools are carefully crafted to ensure they provide ultimate cleaning while keeping the devices intact. Whether you’re looking for a screen cleaner for your laptop or a precise cleaner for your cherished AirPods, Hygadget has it all.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your Hygadget pen today and enjoy neat and tidy devices every day!