COME HANG OUT IN THE GROUP
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Top-Rated Senior Lifestyle Magazine
ADVERTISEMENT
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission: 50 Plus Today, Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Our 50PlusToday Team
    • 50PlusToday Advisory Council
    • In the News
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
  • WORK WITH US
    • Be Our Guest – 50PlusToday Online Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Advertorials (Sponsored Content) for 50PlusToday
    • Online Advertising Agreement
    • Join Our Advance Book Review Team
    • The 50PlusToday SECOND ACT Award
  • HOT TOPICS
    • Health
    • Living
    • Money
    • Recipes
    • Second Act
    • Technology
    • Travel
    • Work & Purpose
    • Gift Guides
    • Product Reviews
  • GIFT GUIDES
  • 50PLUS DIRECTORY
    • 50PLUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY
  • EVENT CENTER
    • FIND AN EVENT
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission: 50 Plus Today, Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Our 50PlusToday Team
    • 50PlusToday Advisory Council
    • In the News
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
  • WORK WITH US
    • Be Our Guest – 50PlusToday Online Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Advertorials (Sponsored Content) for 50PlusToday
    • Online Advertising Agreement
    • Join Our Advance Book Review Team
    • The 50PlusToday SECOND ACT Award
  • HOT TOPICS
    • Health
    • Living
    • Money
    • Recipes
    • Second Act
    • Technology
    • Travel
    • Work & Purpose
    • Gift Guides
    • Product Reviews
  • GIFT GUIDES
  • 50PLUS DIRECTORY
    • 50PLUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY
  • EVENT CENTER
    • FIND AN EVENT
No Result
View All Result
Top-Rated Senior Lifestyle Magazine
No Result
View All Result
Home All Trending Articles

Have You Cleaned Your Cellphone Today?

03/16/2020
in All Trending Articles, Coronavirus
A A
clean your cellphone
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS

Table of Contents

  • Your cellphone is disgusting.
  • How often do you clean your phone?
  • How should I clean my cell phone?
  • The Bottom Line

50Plus-Today

Your cellphone is disgusting.

Your cell phone rarely leaves your side. At least mine doesn’t. It goes with me to restaurants, stores, the bathroom, everywhere. I play with it all day long, so it touches my hands and then my face. In other words, it’s is a breeding ground for germs. 

Did you know the average person touches their phone 2617 times a day? That’s almost one million touches per year.  And, according to a 2017 study, cellphones carry more than 17,000 bacterial gene copies each which are thought to play a role in the spread of infection. For years I’ve watched my husband sanitize his phone and glasses at the same time with a disinfecting  eyeglass wipe many times throughout the day, but did not think about cleaning mine.

It’s always been a good idea to clean our smartphones daily to eliminate bacteria and germs, but it is now even more important to disinfect them for all germs to ward off the coronavirus infection. 

How often do you clean your phone?

Some people obsessively wipe their phones down regularly, while others never think to do so. I admit, I am one of those who,before the coronavirus scare, I didn’t often think to clean my cellphone. My awareness is heightened now, as hopefully is the case for most people.
Think about it – even if you clean your hands all day long, you are still not safe from germs because after you wash, you touch your phone. Many of us are vigilant about cleaning things such as the television remote in a hotel before channel surfing because of all the people who potentially touched it before we arrived, but our phones seem not to be on the radar for alot of people. Why is it we think to clean the remote, but not our phones? Is it because we own them and are generally the sole users? Yes, our phones belong to us, but that doesn’t mean they do not spread germs.

How should I clean my cell phone?

The chemicals used in regular disinfectant wipes are not meant for electronics as they may strip the coating of your phone over time. Cleaning wipes and other items specifically made for electronic devices are better for your cellphone and available on Amazon right now.

article continues after ad


Microfiber cloths work well too. A damp microfiber cloth won’t damage your cellphone and can be easily laundered after using. Pair microfiber cloths with a homemade solution made from equal parts water and rubbing alcohol for an effective disinfectant. This type of cloth has the added bonus of being able to pick up bacteria. Do not use bleach and be careful not to allow liquid to get into openings on the phone.

article continues after ad


The Bottom Line

If you are not in the habit of disinfecting your cell phone, start today.  Whatever your phone touches can be transferred to your hands or face, making it a mobile pertri dish. It makes sense to do everything you can to stay safe as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide.

 

Previous Post

A Good Neighborhood by Therese Fowler

Next Post

Order Take-Out or Cook at Home? What’s the Best Choice During the Pandemic?

POPULAR

preplanning your funeral
All Trending Articles

The Gift of Preplanning: Lightening the Load for Loved Ones

10/04/2023
how to create your second act
Second Act

“Who’s Gonna Hire Me Now?” Four Tips to Help Create Your Second Act

10/04/2023
best coffee cup
Living

Why The Size, Shape and Color of Your Coffee Cup Matters

10/03/2023
Next Post
coronavirus food safety

Order Take-Out or Cook at Home? What's the Best Choice During the Pandemic?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purposes.

Recent Posts

  • The Gift of Preplanning: Lightening the Load for Loved Ones
  • “Who’s Gonna Hire Me Now?” Four Tips to Help Create Your Second Act
  • Why The Size, Shape and Color of Your Coffee Cup Matters
  • Ways to Save Money on Healthy Food at the Grocery Store
  • Book Giveaway: The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel
50plusdirectory

YouTube video

distinctive life
gift guides for seniors
abilities expo

YouTube video

Try AARP's #1 Health App Now!

MIGHTY HEALTH is the first fitness and wellness app designed specifically for people over 50.

INCLUDES:
*Your own health coach
*Daily workout videos
*Personalized nutrition/exercise plans *Supportive community

START TODAY!

Latest Reviews

  • Book Giveaway: The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel
    4.5
  • Book Review: Beneath the Surface by Kaira Rouda
    4.4
  • Product Review: MAIDeSITe Electric Chair Lift
    4.55

DISCLAIMER: The health and wellness information included on this website is not a substitute for or a replacement of professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY!


  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Sitemap
  • Contact

© 2022 50PlusToday. LLC All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission: 50 Plus Today, Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Our 50PlusToday Team
    • 50PlusToday Advisory Council
    • In the News
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
  • WORK WITH US
    • Be Our Guest – 50PlusToday Online Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Advertorials (Sponsored Content) for 50PlusToday
    • Online Advertising Agreement
    • Join Our Advance Book Review Team
    • The 50PlusToday SECOND ACT Award
  • HOT TOPICS
    • Health
    • Living
    • Money
    • Recipes
    • Second Act
    • Technology
    • Travel
    • Work & Purpose
    • Gift Guides
    • Product Reviews
  • GIFT GUIDES
  • 50PLUS DIRECTORY
    • 50PLUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY
  • EVENT CENTER
    • FIND AN EVENT

© 2022 50PlusToday. LLC All Rights Reserved

X