Your phone is disgusting.
This is the same phone most people also take into the bathroom.
A 2017 study in theU.S.

In laymen’s terms that’s a whole lot of yuck.
But justlike hand washing, chances are you’ve been doing it all wrongand cleaning your phone ineffectively.
Experts atPreventionwarn against using abrasives to clean your phone, as this can easily scratch your screen.

The first step is to power off your phone accidentally posting to Facebook really isn’t fun.
Next, you’ll want to grab a non-scratchy microfiber cloth.
The last thing to remember is prevention.
Try leaving the phone in a purse or bag when using a public restroom.
Watch where you set your rig down at home and the office to avoid unnecessary contamination.