July August 2021 WEB

Keeping Your Phone, GERM-free
by Verizon Wireless
Our friends at Verizon
offer this advice for cleaning
your smartphone / tablet /
basic phone / smartwatch /
jetpack.
Caution Use Caution:
• Don’t use window cleaners,
household cleaners, compressed
air, aerosol sprays,
solvents, ammonia or abrasives
containing hydrogen
peroxide to clean your device.
• Don’t use bleach.
• Don’t submerge your device
in any cleaning agents.
• Avoid harsh cleaners and
rough scrubbing. When
disinfecting the screen,
avoid excessive wiping.
Notes:
• Using a 70% isopropyl
alcohol wipe or Clorox®
Disinfecting Wipes, gently
wipe the exterior surfaces
of your device.
• For the screen, use screen
wipes or eyeglasses cleaner.
• For the back and sides, use
ordinary household soap or
bleach-free cleaning wipes.
To sanitize and clean your
device(s), here are a few
guidelines to follow:
• Before cleaning your device,
power it down. If possible,
remove any accessories
(e.g., covers, cases, etc)
and unplug all cables.
• Use a soft, slightly damp,
lint-free cloth with warm
soapy water.
• Avoid getting moisture in
openings.
• To clean dirt that might
have accumulated around
the SIM tray opening, use
a soft-lint free cloth and
place a very small amount
of rubbing alcohol on it to
gently wipe away dirt from
the port opening, avoiding
any moisture in the opening.
18 July/August 2021 I QC Family Focus