There has been a lot of suggestions lately regarding how to keep our hands clean during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, and how clean hands can prevent the spread of disease in general. Still, one part of the equation that hasn't been discussed nearly as much is how we can go about keeping our smartphones and tablets clean. Thankfully, like handwashing, keeping our phones hygienic is a simple process that we'll take you through today.

Basic Phone Cleanliness

Your phone is likely to pick up germs throughout the day, that's just a fact of life. Every time we press it against our faces or use our less-than-sparkling-clean fingers on it, we're transferring bacteria and other nasties that can ultimately leave our phones 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat! So what are some basic tips for keeping our phones clean throughout the day?

• Try to use wireless/hands-free devices when speaking on the phone so you don't press the device against your face.
• Don't take your smartphone into the bathroom with you, as it can pick up a lot of gross bathroom germs.
• Wipe regularly with a promotional microfibre cloths to keep light smudges, dirt, and bugs off the surface throughout the day.
• Wash your hands thoroughly using soap and water during the day, failing that try using custom-branded hand sanitisers while on the move -- your hands should be as clean as possible when using your smartphone as any germs transferred will sit on the phone's surface.

Using Promotional Screen Cleaners

Even if you observe all the above, your phone is still going to pick up grime and germs simply through everyday use. This is where utilising a promotional screen cleaner comes in handy. Made from a combination of alcohol and distilled water, these cleaners can kill germs as well as remove stuck-on marks and stains. So how do you use them successfully?

1. Ensure you have a microfibre cloth for use with your screen cleaner liquid. We recommend a combo pack with both, like the Flawless Screen Cleaning Kit.
2. Spray the cleaning liquid lightly onto one corner of the cloth and then gently wipe the cloth across the screen. Do not spray directly onto the screen.
3. Then, to "polish" the look of the phone, use the dry part of the microfibre cloth for an additional wipe down. (See above technique)

Repeat this during the day as required to keep your phone not only looking good, but nice and germ-free as well.

Why Use Screen Cleaners in Marketing?

Screen cleaning cloths, sprays, and kits containing both are popular conference giveaway items and gifts for staff because they offer genuine functionality combined with great marketing opportunities. Each cloth and packaging can come printed with your custom design and the branding area on the cloths is HUGE. Add to the mix the peace of mind a gift like this can give those worried about the cleanliness of their phones, particularly at a time like this, and you have a fantastic custom product.

Contact the Cubic Promote team today if you'd like to learn more about phone cleaners, pricing, or promotional gifts.