Clappy-
I just got this email from consumer cellular (phones for geezers).
I thimk they meant it for YOU instead. I'm paying it forward. yer welkome.
I assume some of it would apply to IPads...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT -- STAY SAFE WITH PHONE CLEANING TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES
The outbreak of coronavirus has focused public attention on the need to take sensible precautions to prevent the spread of illness. In addition to regular hand washing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends diligently cleaning commonly touched surfaces that can harbor bacteria, including things like light switches, remote controls and door knobs.
Put your cellphone at the top of that list. According to a 2019 study, a typical cellphone user touches his or her phone 2,617 times every day. While that creates plenty of opportunities to stay connected, it also gives harmful microorganisms you’ve picked up from other surfaces a good chance to travel from your fingers to your device and beyond.
As a general rule, you should clean your phone at least once a day, and more often if it’s been exposed to any potential risk—if, for instance, you’ve been in a crowded public location like a supermarket, doctor’s office, or a movie theater.
Fortunately, there are simple ways you can do this to help combat germs that can live and grow on its surfaces.
In the past, we were instructed to not use disinfectant wipes on our phone screens, but Apple now says it’s OK to use Clorox Wipes or wipes that have 70% isopropyl alcohol to clean all exterior surfaces of your iPhone.For other phones, the safest method is to wipe touchscreens and other exterior surfaces with a microfiber cloth (like a lens cloth) dampened with warm water and soap. This decontaminates the device while also preventing scratches or other damage to protective coatings.Though many phones are labeled as water-resistant, don’t put them under a running faucet or immerse them in water. This allows water to enter the phone’s open ports, which need to be completely free of moisture before the phone can be charged.If you use a phone case, remove your device from it, then hand wash the case with mild soap or laundry detergent.In addition to regular cleaning, follow these “best practices” to further protect you from unnecessary exposure to harmful germs and bacteria when using your phone.
If at all possible, don’t put your phone to your face when making or receiving calls. Orifices like the mouth and eyes are prime entry points for germs, so consider using the phone’s speaker, or headphones that have a microphone, instead.Keep your phone to yourself. Sharing it with others adds another layer of risk since it diversifies the kinds of germs you’re coming in contact with.Finally, keep your phone in your pocket or purse when going into any bathroom. This will prevent it from coming into contact with the many airborne contaminants commonly found there.
ps- those last two sentences are meant for cautious_optimist |
