There is no doubt that the case is one of the key elements of our phones, especially since it is responsible for protecting it from bumps and scratches. But over the months and years, these covers gradually lose their original appearance. Today we tell you some tricks so that the mobile case appears almost like new.
There are many types of covers that we can carry with our mobile, and depending on the materials you have, it will be better to use one method or another, because sometimes an erroneous cleaning can leave the case worse than it was before cleaning it . Cleaning the case is not only something that improves the aesthetics of our phone, but also makes it healthier, since many bacteria tend to accumulate on them with use.
What kind of cover do you want to clean?
It is something that we must take into account when choosing one or other materials to clean the mobile case. Depending on the materials with which the cover is made, it will be more appropriate to clean it with one product or another. Although we already warned you, that for all of them there is an element that will be essential in cleaning, we are talking about microfiber cloths.
This is the microfiber cloth , an increasingly fashionable and efficient material to be able to clean our covers with all possible guarantees, and above all with the care required by the materials that most covers are made of. You can buy some packs in which a multitude of them come with a perfect size to clean our mobile devices.
Silicone sleeves
These are the most common covers, the ones most used by mobile users, and therefore it is very likely that yours is also one of them. Well, to clean these covers in addition to the microfiber cloth, we can use a toothbrush with which we can remove all the dirt from the surface without damaging the cover itself. Together with the cloth and the brush it is best to use a dishwasher soap or similar .
Wet the brush with hot soapy water and apply it over the entire surface of the cover, especially those areas where there is more dirt. The action of the soap with the toothbrush will remove all the most visible dirt. Once you have cleaned the most difficult areas with the brush, pass the cloth soaked in hot water together with the soap and rub it over the entire cover to remove the rest of the most superficial dirt. Now let it dry before putting it back on the mobile.
Rubber sleeves
This type of cover is quite similar to silicone ones, and they usually have finishes similar to those of a tire’s rubber. This type of material tends to trap not only dirt, but also dust. To clean these covers we also need to mix water and dishwasher soap . With a toothbrush soaked in this mixture, we rub over the dirtiest areas until the stains disappear.
Afterwards, for a comprehensive cleaning of the most superficial dirt, we must pass the microfiber cloth over the entire cover to remove all the remaining moisture. Finally, if there is any area of the cover that continues to show some dirt, we can mix baking soda with a little water to spread it throughout the cover. With this mixture the rest of the dirt should disappear.
Wooden covers
They are not very numerous, but there are covers of this type, with wood finishes that, after all, behave like any other object made of this material. As you know, wood needs care, and when it comes to cleaning it, it is necessary to be very careful with what we apply on it. It must be clear that we should not apply corrosive materials on the surface of the case itself, but in any case we must always apply it on the microfiber cloth, in a small amount, and then rub the surface of the case very carefully. wood.
If the residue resists more than normal, we can apply a little vinegar on the cloth to wipe it very carefully over the wooden cover, in such a way that with circular movements the dirt disappears.
Leather covers
In the market we have covers that imitate the appearance of leather, and others that are really made of this noble material. In this case, when we talk about leather, we must also avoid products that are too corrosive, since we risk discoloring or damaging the fabric. Therefore, this time it is best to use hand soap .
We will apply this with a damp microfiber cloth , in such a way that we will gently apply the soap over the entire surface of the cover. The normal thing is that in a leather case the dirt is shown localized in the areas where we grab it, showing the darkest area. So apply the hand soap solution with the cloth gently until it regains its original color. Of course, it is very important to do it with a moderate amount of water , because we run the risk of damaging the skin with an excess of water, so we must pay special attention to this aspect and patiently clean these types of materials.