How to clean the buttons on a phone?

How to Clean Cell Phone Buttons

• Answer:

  Cell phone face plates and buttons are usually made of plastic. The buttons naturally get dirty due to oils, and any other substance, on your fingertips. Over time, this buildup of dirt and oil can look ugly and make your phone unsanitary. You can easily clean the buttons (and you should, especially if you share the phone with others) in just a few minutes. Clean the buttons once a week (or more frequently if you are ill, to avoid re-contaminating yourself) and you'll keep them looking almost like new. Difficulty: Easy Things You'll Need Rubbing alcohol Bowl Cotton swabs Instructions Pour two tsp. of rubbing alcohol into a clean bowl. Add two tsp. of clean water. This amount of cleaning solution should be sufficient for most phones, but you may make a larger quantity if necessary. Dab a cotton swab into the alcohol and water mixture. Squeeze the excess out with your fingers. You don't want to get your phone too wet. Turn your cell phone off. Rub the swab over each button. The alcohol and water should be sufficient for getting oils and dirt off the buttons. Rub a dry cotton swab, or a soft cloth, over the buttons to dry them. Leave the phone open and uncovered for a few minutes to allow the rest of the alcohol (if any residue remains) to evaporate. Tips & Warnings Tip: Alcohol is the strongest cleaner you should use on cell phone buttons. Other solvents might damage them. Tip: Keep a soft dusting cloth handy to wipe down your cell phone once in a while. This will help prevent dirt buildup. Tip: Avoid touching the keys while you are eating. Oils from food will make the buttons tacky and they will collect more dirt quickly.