The myriad of things one can do to stay healthy involves everything from washing your hands regularly to eating well and getting plenty of sleep.
But what about your telephone at the office … the one that everyone uses to order lunch? Telephone receivers can harbor more germs than a toilet seat. And what about your computer keyboard, which may be holding germs, dust, and other undesirables? And your daughter’s cell phone, the one she shares with her friends when you’re not around? From remotes and game controllers, to MP3 players and cell phones, you can do a lot more than wash your hands when it comes to staying clean to stay healthy.
Quick tips for avoiding the spread of germs through consumer electronics:
- Identify the products you come into contact with frequently and make sure they receive regular cleaning as advised by their product manual. These include items like cell phones, game controllers, house phones, remote controls, keyboards, computer mice, and GPS units.
- Do not let others use your cell phone or headset
- If you take your laptop to work or school, be sure to clean the outside of it regularly. Also, remember to clean the cord after unplugging it.
- Keep gadgets like MP3 players, cell phones, and Bluetooth headsets in a case whenever possible
- Remember to wash your hands after using “public” office or school electronics and computers
General Consumer Electronics Disinfecting Guide
The following guide is designed to help prevent the spread of germs and disease as it relates to consumer electronics. It is also designed to inform consumer electronics users with practical, general tips for keeping their gadgets clean. Please note that we recommend following the manufacturer’s cleaning suggestions with each product you clean. You don’t want to void the manufacturer’s warranty, or do something to damage the product. Click here to find your product’s manual. We have links to more than a 100,000 of them. Note, if you have an iPhone, iPod, or touch screen device, do not use any cleaner with alcohol. Refer to your user’s manual for cleaning.
