How to Clean Your Phone with Screen Wipes

Quick answer

Use pre-moistened tech wipes designed for electronics to safely clean your phone screen. They remove smudges and germs without damaging the oleophobic coating.

Step-by-step guide

1. 1. Turn off your phone and remove the case: Power down the device and take off any case or screen protector. This prevents accidental touches and lets you clean the entire surface. Cleaning a powered-off phone avoids phantom touches and lets you see smudges more clearly.
2. 2. Gently wipe the screen with a tech wipe: Unfold one pre-moistened tech wipe and wipe the screen in gentle, overlapping strokes. Avoid pressing hard — the moisture does the work. Wipe from top to bottom to catch drips. Do not use circular motions, which can spread oils. Stick to straight, overlapping passes.
3. 3. Let the screen air-dry completely: Leave the phone face-up for 30–60 seconds until the screen is dry to the touch. Quick-drying wipes help, but avoid using a cloth or your sleeve to speed things up. Rubbing a wet screen can push dirt into the edges or leave lint behind. Patience gives a streak-free finish.
4. 4. Wipe the edges and ports (optional): Use the same wipe to clean the phone's side buttons, speaker grille, and charging port opening — but do not push moisture into the port itself. A slightly damp wipe is enough. A dry cotton swab can absorb any excess moisture around ports after wiping.
5. 5. Reattach case and turn on your phone: Once the screen is fully dry, put the case back on and power up. Your phone should look smudge-free and feel cleaner. If you see new streaks, the wipe may have been too wet. Wait a few more seconds before reapplying.

Product facts

• Screen Cleansing Tech Wipes: Each case includes 24 resealable packs of pre-moistened, quick-drying, low-lint cloths for a streak-free shine. The resealable packs keep wipes from drying out between uses, and the low-lint material avoids leaving fibers on your screen.