Your Phone Is a Bacteria Magnet. Here’s How to Sanitize It Safely

Your phone goes everywhere you do, from the kitchen counter and gym floor to your car and your bed. You tap it while cooking, grip it during a workout and scroll through it before washing your hands. 

Yet most people almost never clean it. The result? A pocket-size germ magnet that can be dirtier than a public toilet seat, and far more likely to be passed around during gatherings with friends and family.

This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season.

If you’re not disinfecting your phone daily, you’re letting layers of bacteria build up on the one object you touch more than anything else. In fact, the Federal Communications Commission recommends cleaning your phone every day. But harsh chemicals and abrasive materials can strip protective coatings and permanently damage your screen. 

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