It's okay to clean your iPhone screen with disinfecting wipes

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Observing proper hygiene is one crucial way to help keep the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at bay. And that doesn't just extend to your person, perhaps its time to take a look at the things you regularly use, too—say, your smartphone. You may or may not know, but your phone is one of the dirtiest items you own. So, it might be a good idea to clean it now. 

For iPhone users, Apple updated its device cleaning tutorial with a paragraph saying it's safe to use 70 percent isopropyl or Clorox wipes on Apple devices like the iPhone iPad, iMac, and MacBook. Apple previously said it didn't recommend using these products because they might scratch the display, but now it's singing a different tune.

According to the webpage, "Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don't use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don't submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don't use on fabric or leather surfaces."

One Apple product that needs a specific cleaning kit is its expensive Pro Display XDR. But aside from that, you can use the products mentioned above to clean your devices.