We interact with our gadgets daily, from wireless headphones to desktop PCs to smart appliances. What we don’t see are the billions of bacteria that cling to our electronic devices, hiding behind mites, smudges, cookie crumbs, and filth.

Are you thinking about that tablet you took to the restroom with you? What about that Bluetooth speaker you have strewn about the gym? Yikes. Don’t worry; there are simple steps you can do to make your technology safer to use again. Here’s a list of some options.

Microfiber

Microfiber cloth is a synthetic fabric thinner than the thread that is generally suggested for wiping dirt off surfaces efficiently. It’s best to use a damp towel for cleaning and a dry cloth for dusting when using this sort of cloth. Water improves absorption and allows the residue to be absorbed. Just a smidgeon of moisture will enough.

Using water is the best approach to use this soft substance. It works well on phone screens, monitors, game consoles, headphones, and other similar devices. For the mouse, keyboard, and other electronic surfaces that do not have a sensitive anti-reflective coating, such as LCD screens and mobile phones, a mixture of one part alcohol solution and one part water is recommended (without the screen protector).

Note: Do not spray this DIY solution straight onto an electronic screen or any other surface. Always aim your spray at the microfiber cloth. For metallic surfaces, lint-free wipes are preferable.

Compressed Air Cans

Because it’s held under pressure inside a container, compressed air has a higher pressure than atmospheric pressure, making it ideal for cleaning keyboard dust, entertainment systems, and the nooks and crannies of the desktop computer area. The nice ones may be found for less than ten bucks online or in hardware stores.

Sanitary Wipes

Wireless Wipes are a simple and on-the-go requirement manufactured with chemicals that are safe to come into contact with everyday electrical gadgets. Bring it together with your makeup remover towelettes to remind you that your gadget, like your body, needs regular maintenance and care.

Cyber Clean

This substance may appear to be a strange, gunky blob, but it’s a well-studied and well-proven material that can absorb dust in even the tiniest cracks and grab dirt particles (even coffee spills) like a pro without leaving moisture behind. It also has a refreshing aroma that ranges from lemon to lime after the scrub. Cyber Clean, the pleasant and adaptable neon glob, has done an excellent job of spring cleaning.

Ultraviolet (UV) Light

Did you know that short-wavelength and ultraviolet light can now be used to clean surfaces? It’s a more advanced technology that assures the destruction of harmful bacteria on a variety of surfaces, including metal, ceramic, rubber, plastic, polymer, and glass.

UV light cleaners that are battery-powered are less than twelve inches long and are designed as UV disinfection lamp light sticks and sanitizing lamps or wands, making them portable. It’s similar to lipstick, but it doesn’t spread.

In a few seconds, this disinfection process eliminates a harmful bacteria’s potential to harm. It’s perfect for even smaller electronic devices like external SSDs, micro mp3 players, and SIM cards. Don’t you think UV light sticks are ingenious?

Conclusion

With the influx of new technology, it’s more important than ever to spring clean those entertaining and useful devices at home and on the go. It’s a matter of fundamental hygiene. For your electronics to perform effectively, they must be kept clean to avoid dirt smudges.