The screen is an important part of any smartphone. It should be neatly kept and adequately protected so as the retain the smooth look and feel it gives your phone.

After purchasing a smartphone, users still have to get anti-scratch protector for their screens to prevent it from scratch and wear. But in the case of smartphones with Corning Gorilla glass protection, you certainly don't need an anti-scratch protector.

The fact is whether your smartphone comes with a Corning Gorilla glass protection or not, you must have to keep your screen clean to prolong its life. So here are 5 things you should never do when cleaning your smartphone screen. And I mean NEVER NEVER EVER!


1. Never use the spit or saliva and rub cleaning method. Saliva is NOT a cleaning agent! Using saliva to clean your screen will only create an unwanted grime hay you will have to clean off again. So you will actually be creating double work for yourself.


2. Don't press too hard on the screen when cleaning or you might damage the display. Some people literally want to scrub their screen as if they are scrubbing their toilet or the floor. Geez! No! It's a screen made of mixture of glass and plastic and can break or crack. Also, dust or other dirts don't stick tightly to screen surface. So you don't need too much applied force to remove them! You just need the right solvent and the right amount of pressure to remove them.


3. Avoid using anything that is abrasive when cleaning a touchscreen. Never use paper towels or tissue paper or even your fingernails on your screen. The reason is simple. Towels and tissue paper contain bits of wood fibres that will scratch your screen or any plastic surface. The funny thing is that when you use tissue paper or towels, the screen might look clean and new,but most scratches may not be seen immediately. You could wake up next day and see them! You would be wondering how they got there! So completely avoid the temptation of using these items to clean your smartphone screen. It will only result in your screen looking dull and somewhat fuzzy.


4. Never use anything containing ammonia to clean the touchscreen. I don't want to go into the chemistry of the reaction but simply don't use ammonia to clean your screen. There may be cases though where the manufacturer would specifically stated a product. But no Manufacturer will ask you to use Ammonia because it can damage the screen.


5. Avoid spraying liquid or water direct on the screen. Many phone users make this mistake and its really dangerous. The risk there is that the liquid could leak into the device damage and it. So don't splash water or any cleaning solvent on you screen before cleaning it. Instead, always spray the liquid onto the microfiber, squeeze to remove any excess liquid, and then wipe softly and gently.

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So follow these 5 DON'Ts when it comes to your smartphone screen and preserve its cool. If you are someone who easily gets bored with gadgets, then keeping your device clean and neat increases its second hand value in case you want to sell them off. So proper use - in this case the screen - of your device can help you recoup a good percentage of the amount of money you purchased the phone. Helpful tip yeah?
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Source: http://fonesvilla.com/5-things-you-should-never-do-when-cleaning-your-smartphone-screen/

I thought u'ld at least tell us the right step to take in cleaning our screens. Helpful tho, thanks.

Nice update

But I don't understand sumtn in number 5

5. Avoid spraying liquid or water direct on the screen. Many phone users make this mistake and its really dangerous. The risk there is that the liquid could leak into the device and dangerous it . So don't splash water or any cleaning solvent on you screen before cleaning it. Instead, always spray the liquid onto the microfiber, squeeze to remove any excess liquid, and then wipe softly and gently.

D bolded

Maybe the mods can explain

Cc dragnet obinoscopy

bobo65:
Nice update

But I don't understand sumtn in number 5

5. Avoid spraying liquid or water direct on the screen. Many phone users make this mistake and its really dangerous. The risk there is that the liquid could leak into the device and dangerous it . So don't splash water or any cleaning solvent on you screen before cleaning it. Instead, always spray the liquid onto the microfiber, squeeze to remove any excess liquid, and then wipe softly and gently.

D bolded

Maybe the mods can explain

Cc dragnet obinoscopy

Lolzzzzz....sorry it was a typo. Corrected now. Thanks for pointing it out.

Cleaning of my phone depends on the quality of phone i use.
Can't be using Nokia touch light and clean it everyday, but if i use phones like iphone6, Phantom5 or S6, i'll clean it every hour

Hmmm

Xhaka:
Cleaning of my phone depends on the quality of phone i use.
Can't be using Nokia touch light and clean it everyday, but if i use phones like iphone6, Phantom5 or S6, i'll clean it every hour

Haha! Those devices are kings. Call them CLASSIC

Xhaka:
Cleaning of my phone depends on the quality of phone i use.
Can't be using Nokia touch light and clean it everyday, but if i use phones like iphone6, Phantom5 or S6, i'll clean it every hour

Those aren't smartphones. Their screens are just pure rubber. Can't compare it to smart screens that we have now!

6)Use Screen protector to be on a safer side.

bizie:


Those aren't smartphones. Their screens are just pure rubber. Can't compare it to smart screens that we have now!

So you mean iphone6, Phantom5 and S6 aint smartphones?

teelaweee:


Haha! Those devices are kings. Call them CLASSIC

You sabi better thing jare

Xhaka:

You sabi better thing jare

who no sabi royalty? #TecnoIsRoyalty

bizie:


Those aren't smartphones. Their screens are just pure rubber. Can't compare it to smart screens that we have now!

It is funny you don't know that some types of glass can be rubber like. And these types of glass are better because on impact, they undergo a little bit of elastic deformation. This ultimately keeps the screen from reaching fracture point.

Xhaka:

So you mean iphone6, Phantom5 and S6 aint smartphones?

that fellow definitely has no idea what a smartphone is.

teelaweee:


who no sabi royalty? #TecnoIsRoyalty

Waa'gabyi

Xhaka:

Waa'gabyi

aha! LOL. Oshey jaree padi

Xhaka:

So you mean iphone6, Phantom5 and S6 aint smartphones?

Typical nairaland comment! Aways think they know more than anyone else. Dunno how u would not see that my comments is about the Nokia phone he talked about. How can I not know smartphones?? Smh for u.

teelaweee:


that fellow definitely has no idea what a smartphone is.

How would you think that? My comment was about the Nokia touch light phone he was talking about.

bizie:


Typical nairaland comment! Aways think they know more than anyone else. Dunno how u would not see that my comments is about the Nokia phone he talked about. How can I not know smartphones?? Smh for u.

From your comment, it seems you don't know smartphones

Xhaka:

From your comment, it seems you don't know smartphones

Lol. Maybe u r right. Egghead.