Your phone is filthy. Viruses can cling to glass surfaces for up to 96 hours. Here’s how to safely clean it and the rest of your gear too. 1/ #COVID19 wired.trib.al/vWeQe4X 
For starters, avoid Clorox wipes. They can eat away at the oleophobic coating that keeps fingerprints from smudging your display. Simple, common cleaning materials are all you need to get your device germ-free. 2/ #COVID19 wired.trib.al/vWeQe4X
Before you start, power down your device, remove any cases, and unplug any accessories so you have full access. Your main cleaning tool should be a microfiber cloth. 3/ #COVID19 wired.trib.al/vWeQe4X
Want to clean your mouse and keyboard? Super important: avoid using harsh cleaning chemicals or any type of bleach. Keyboards and mice aren't usually waterproofed in the same way that phones are, so keep moisture to a minimum. 4/ #COVID19 wired.trib.al/vWeQe4X
If you're cleaning your whole laptop, your tools of choice should be a can of compressed air, a microfiber cloth, and a very small amount of water where necessary. 5/ #COVID19 wired.trib.al/vWeQe4X
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