{"id":10650,"date":"2026-04-08T16:45:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/your-phone-is-gross-heres-how-to-clean-it-all-things-mobile\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:45:28","slug":"your-phone-is-gross-heres-how-to-clean-it-all-things-mobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/tech\/your-phone-is-gross-heres-how-to-clean-it-all-things-mobile\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Phone is Gross: Here&#8217;s How to Clean It | All Things Mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iyaz explains how to safely de-grime and disinfect your phone and earbuds. But the cleaning doesn&#8217;t stop there. Now it\u2019s <!--more--> time to get rid of some apps. We show you built-in tools on Android and iOS that help you make the tough choices.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about it on CNET.com<br \/>\nYour Phone Is a Bacteria Magnet. Here&#8217;s How to Sanitize It Safely <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/9l8D4r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/zdcs.link\/9l8D4r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below<br \/>\nClorox Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/9ZAGVm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/zdcs.link\/9ZAGVm<\/a><br \/>\nCell Phone Cleaning Kit with Microfiber &amp; Air Blower <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW6ngl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW6ngl<\/a><br \/>\nMulti-Function Cleaning Pen with Soft Brush Flocking Sponge  <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a07RdN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a07RdN<\/a><br \/>\nPortable UV Light Disinfection Lamp USB Rechargeable <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/Qm8dR5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/zdcs.link\/Qm8dR5<\/a><br \/>\n*Cnet may get commission on this offer.<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Intro: Your phone is gross<br \/>\n0:26 What NOT to use when cleaning<br \/>\n0:40 Safe wipes for your phone<br \/>\n0:58 How to properly wipe your phone<br \/>\n1:13 How to clean a foldable phone<br \/>\n1:29 Using UV-C lights<br \/>\n1:53 Cleaning ports and grills<br \/>\n2:21 Spring cleaning your apps<br \/>\n2:40 How to delete unused apps on Android<br \/>\n3:33 How to delete unused apps on iPhone<br \/>\n3:53 Cleaning earbuds and cases<br \/>\n4:40 Outro<\/p>\n<p>Add CNET as a trusted news source <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnet.com<\/a><br \/>\nNever miss a deal again! 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