How to Clean Your Phone to Prevent Breakouts

Clean your phone on a regular basis to prevent dirt buildup.

Multiple things contribute to bad skin including genetics, beauty habits, overall health and even the cleanliness of your electronics. When you bring your cell phone up to your ear to talk to someone, the bacteria transfers from it to your skin. If someone else borrows your phone, the bacteria increases even more, especially on a hot day. Clean your phone regularly to prevent it from being a cause of facial breakouts.

Things You'll Need

• Antibacterial wipe or
• Cloth wipe
• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton swab

Instructions

1. Power your phone off to prevent accidentally pressing buttons.

2. Remove an antibacterial wipe from the package and wipe it gently over the inner and outer screens.

3. Pour a dab of rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth and wipe it all around the phone.

4. Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and run it in and around any creaks or crevices where dirt builds up. Allow the phone to air dry completely before turning it back on.

Tips & Warnings

• A case doesn't prevent all dirt and bacteria from getting on the phone, so take it out and give it a complete wipe-down every so often to keep it from becoming a haven for microscopic bacteria.

References

• Beauty Fool: Clean Your Phone Regularly to Prevent Pimples and Acne