US EditionOne Tech Tip: How to Clean Your Computer, Earbuds and Smartphone
MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Experts including Apple and iFixit recommend weekly cleaning of keyboards, earbuds, and screens to remove grime and bacteria that can affect device performance and user health.
- Using a can of compressed air, iFixit recommended cleaning grime from keyboards, earphones and screens, as devices gradually accumulate debris over time.
- Many users overlook device hygiene, Logitech warned, as keyboards and earphones gather oils and bacteria that can affect performance and health.
- Computer maker Lenovo recommended using vinegar's gentle acidity to break down oils and fingerprints, while stubborn spots can be tackled with a distilled water-vinegar cloth and internals cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.
- Maintaining a weekly cleaning routine removes hidden dirt and bacteria, and Bose advises wiping earphones weekly after workouts to eliminate debris.
- Future hygiene concerns include potential health risks from earbud buildup, and Apple warned that certain cleaning products can erode an iPhone’s oil-repellent coating.
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"Regular cleaning and proper maintenance not only keeps your gadgets looking pristine, and wins you hygiene points, it also helps them perform better and last longer," the company says. "In the case of devices like earbuds, the accumulated bacteria and debris may even cause health issues or discomfort."
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How to clean keyboard grunge, earwax in earphones and screen smudges
Cleaning your electronic devices is essential for hygiene and performance. Regular cleaning not only keeps gadgets looking good but also extends their lifespan and prevents health issues.
One Tech Tip: How to clean your computer, earbuds and smartphone
Smartphones, laptops, headphones and other electronic devices are essential for work and play in our daily lives. But all that time spent typing, scrolling or listening also means our devices gradually accumulate grime that needs to be cleaned off.
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