Probably two or three times a week, minimum, here.
At random times, honestly. Usually when I am bored and get the phone out of the case just to see how dirty the sides and back are. Along with that, I clean the display as well, though with only a fiber clothing.
I’ll be significantly cleaner than average I expect… I don’t like cases, but a long time ago, circa when shiny black plastic was making its way in to touch screen phone design for the first time, a friend and I discovered if you keep your phone in a microfiber bag (like some sunglasses come with, particularly Oakleys we bought together at the time) it effectively cleans itself in your pocket. I still do, and I cycle those out and clean the bag once a year or so, or if it falls on the ground or gets something spilled on it. I have more now from different sets of sunglasses, laser goggles, etc.
I also happen to work in a clean room where you’re expected to wipe anything you bring in, including phone, laptop, etc., with isopropanol-soaked wipes before entering so that’s like disinfecting and taking off the oil every day or every other day.
No one else I know ever cleans their phone beyond wiping it with a shirt or something when the oil & smudges becomes too noticeable.
Practically every day. I take public transportation so when I get home I’ll use a disinfectant wipe on it to kill any germs. It’s a habit that’s stuck with me since the pandemic and it’s just nice to have a clean phone.
Honestly, once every 3-4 months I take the case out and give it a wipe with the help of isopropyl alcohol. I thought I was dirty, but I’m seeing that I’m one of the cleaner people.
Water resistance makes it so easy these days to just use soap and water. I should do it more often than I do now though (about once a month)
Somewhere around once a month and/or as needed before that.
If it gets dirty from cooking while I’m reading a recipe I’ll run it under the sink real quick. Gets the flour or whatever off it fast.
never
I wipe mine down with isopropyl on a paper towel daily.
Thats not good for the conductive layer of the screen. It can lead to problems with it after a while.
It’s okay; I’m only wiping down the case, which has a built-in screen protector. No alcohol is actually touching the screen.
Cool!
What is the best alternative?
I was told by the guy in a phone shop that most phones just need a damp cloth across the screen at worst. I think they sell water-based cleaners in the phone shops too. It depends on the manufacturers recommendation a bit too. One brand is called Eco I think. Usually comes as a small kit for a coupla quid.
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It doesn’t damage the screen, but can remove the oleophobic (anti-smudge) coating that most phones come with. It is damaged with use anyway, like a non-stick pan.
I clean the screen with a microfibre cloth every day. Take it out of the case and clean it maybe once a week, if I remember to do it.
Yeah, mine comes out of the case maybe twice a month… Microfiber cloth and alcohol on the screen and back and sides of the case much more often.
Once every 1-2 months. I use a clear case so it makes a big difference when I clean it
Like… Junk data or the actual device?
I have an app to do the first on it’s own whenever junk data gets over a specific size. I clean the actual phone only when stuff gets under the screen protector.
Weekly, sometimes multiple times a week. I use screen cleaner.
A couple of times a week with a tissue soaked in hydrogen peroxide
If it’s dirty, I wipe it with a microfiber cloth. I don’t wash it or anything, after all I’m the only one touching it and I wash hands and keep regular hygiene. If I’d be working in a hospital or other place where increased hygiene would be necessary, I’d do it more often. When I still work in the kitchen, I just left my phone in my locker, washed my hands before my shift (and during of course) and it’s not realy a big deal.
People shouldn’t obsess over germs that much.
