To clean your Google Pixel phone effectively and safely, use a soft, lint-free cloth and follow specific guidelines for disinfecting the screen and surfaces.
Keeping your Google Pixel phone clean is essential for hygiene and maintaining its appearance. Here's a simple guide on how to do it correctly.
General Cleaning Steps
Regular cleaning helps remove dirt, fingerprints, and smudges from your device.
- Use a Soft Cloth: Gently wipe the phone's surface with a soft, lint-free cloth. Microfiber cloths are ideal for this purpose as they are gentle and effective at removing oils and dirt without scratching.
- Avoid Abrasives: Do not use abrasive materials, towels, or paper towels, as these can scratch the screen or phone body.
- Keep Liquids Away from Ports: Avoid getting moisture into ports or openings. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the phone.
Disinfecting Your Google Pixel Phone
Disinfecting helps kill germs and bacteria on your device's surfaces, which can harbor a surprising amount of microbes.
According to Google's guidance:
- To disinfect your phone, including your screen, you can use ordinary household disinfecting wipes or 70% isopropyl alcohol-based wipes.
- Don't use wipes that have bleach. Bleach can damage the screen's oleophobic coating and the phone's materials.
Here's how to disinfect using appropriate wipes:
- Turn off your phone and unplug it from any power source.
- Gently wipe the surfaces of your phone, including the screen, back, and sides, using the disinfecting wipe.
- Avoid excessive moisture. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the wipe before using it.
- Do not force moisture into ports.
- Allow the phone to air dry completely before turning it back on or plugging it in.
Quick Cleaning Dos and Don'ts
For a quick reference on cleaning your Pixel phone:
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Use a soft, lint-free cloth | Use abrasive materials |
| Use ordinary household disinfecting wipes | Use wipes containing bleach |
| Use 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes | Spray cleaners directly onto the phone |
| Wipe gently | Get moisture in ports or openings |
| Ensure phone is powered off before cleaning | Submerge the phone in cleaning solutions |
By following these simple steps, you can keep your Google Pixel phone clean and disinfected, ensuring it looks good and is more hygienic to use.
