How to clean any kind of smartphone case
Your phone is F-I-L-T-H-Y. It carries 10 times the number of germs a toilet seat does, so don't expect your phone case to be any cleaner. With flu season in full swing and the new coronavirus spreading, it's better to take precautions than to fall prey to sickness.
So please, clean your damn phone case already.
If you're looking for a basic wipe-down, Apple has a cleaning guide for its cases. But if you need something more robust, we've got you. Here's how you can disinfect that nasty, yellowing case that stares you down every time you look at your phone.
Plastic is relatively durable compared to other smartphone case materials, so it will survive tougher and more effective cleaning solutions, like bleach. If you're uncomfortable working with that, though, feel free to use dish soap instead. (For a bleach-free method, follow the instructions for rubber and silicone cases.)
What you need:
Chlorine bleach
Water
Sponge, cloth, and/or toothbrush
Dishwashing gloves
How:
Bleach can irritate your skin and lungs, so put on dishwashing gloves and open your windows for good air ventilation.
Mix one tablespoon of bleach for every cup of water you have. That's one part bleach to 16 parts water, if you want to do it in larger quantities. To avoid injuries, be careful not to splash the liquids.
Completely soak your case in the solution for 5 to 10 minutes. If your case has a stubborn stain, feel free to soak it a bit longer or until the stain is gone.
Give your case a good scrub with a sponge or cloth to get rid of any grime, dirt, or stain. Use a toothbrush to get to hard-to-reach spots.
Rinse your case thoroughly to remove the bleach solution. Pat it dry with a (paper) towel and let it air dry for about half an hour before you put it back on your phone.
Aftercare: Wipe your case down with a disinfecting wipe weekly and repeat this routine once a month.
So please, clean your damn phone case already.
If you're looking for a basic wipe-down, Apple has a cleaning guide for its cases. But if you need something more robust, we've got you. Here's how you can disinfect that nasty, yellowing case that stares you down every time you look at your phone.
Plastic is relatively durable compared to other smartphone case materials, so it will survive tougher and more effective cleaning solutions, like bleach. If you're uncomfortable working with that, though, feel free to use dish soap instead. (For a bleach-free method, follow the instructions for rubber and silicone cases.)
What you need:
Chlorine bleach
Water
Sponge, cloth, and/or toothbrush
Dishwashing gloves
How:
Bleach can irritate your skin and lungs, so put on dishwashing gloves and open your windows for good air ventilation.
Mix one tablespoon of bleach for every cup of water you have. That's one part bleach to 16 parts water, if you want to do it in larger quantities. To avoid injuries, be careful not to splash the liquids.
Completely soak your case in the solution for 5 to 10 minutes. If your case has a stubborn stain, feel free to soak it a bit longer or until the stain is gone.
Give your case a good scrub with a sponge or cloth to get rid of any grime, dirt, or stain. Use a toothbrush to get to hard-to-reach spots.
Rinse your case thoroughly to remove the bleach solution. Pat it dry with a (paper) towel and let it air dry for about half an hour before you put it back on your phone.
Aftercare: Wipe your case down with a disinfecting wipe weekly and repeat this routine once a month.
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