This article explains how to clean, disinfect, and sanitize your phone and its screen. According to experts, properly cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing your phone can help prevent infections from viruses, bacteria, and germs. As a bonus, your device will look great and function optimally.

Before you take any cleaning measures, unplug your phone from the charger or remove it from a wireless charging pad and turn it off. This will show you how dirty the screen is and prevent you from accidentally calling someone or opening an app.

Your first line of defense is a microfiber cloth. You probably have a few of these lying around, as these cloths usually come with your purchase of screen protectors, sunglasses, or regular eyeglasses. These cloths are easily available at local retailers if you don’t have one on hand. Here’s how to properly use a microfiber cloth to clean your phone.

Place the microfiber cloth on the phone screen and gently move it repeatedly in a horizontal or vertical direction.