Our smartphone cases accumulate A LOT of nasty stuff. With near-constant usage throughout the day, they pick up dust, dirt, grease, oil and all kinds of bacteria from unsanitary surfaces. You should clean your phone case at least once every few weeks. We put together a list of tutorials on how to clean a phone case made of these materials:
Clear cases have their own category because they require a little more elbow grease. Let’s go through the proper cleaning method for each material to renovate your case and ensure your smartphone’s long-term health.
Rubber and silicone are flexible, but delicate materials. You don’t need to go overboard with the washing and scrubbing. All you need is mild dish soap, water and a capable sponge. Follow these steps:
Extra tip: the warm water shouldn’t be too hot. Extremely hot water can shrink rubber and silicone cases. Moderate warmth will do.
Plastic is tougher than rubber and silicone, so you can be more aggressive with your cleaning solutions. That’s why we recommend you use chlorine bleach. With this solution, get a pair of rubber kitchen gloves and a strong scrubbing tool and get to work.
Extra tip: plastic stains can be more difficult to remove, so feel free to soak your case in the solution for more than 10 minutes if necessary.
Natural materials like wood require more natural cleaning solutions. Vinegar is the best solution for the job, though you don’t want to let it soak into the wood. This procedure should be quick and painless. Get yourself a spray bottle and soft cloth and follow these steps:
Extra tip: you probably didn’t use the entire bottle (we hope not, at least), so save the rest of the solution for other wooden surfaces around the house.
Leather is tricky. You could purchase a leather conditioner and follow the product’s instructions, but this DIY solution also works if you have a steady hand. Use basic hand soap and follow these instructions carefully:
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Extra tip: increase your leather case’s longevity by limiting exposure to sunlight, heat and humidity. These conditions can cause leather to shrivel and stain.
Knowing how to clean a clear phone case is imperative for all clear-case owners. These cases don’t get dirty more quickly than any other material, but you can see the dirt almost instantly. Clear cases require more frequent cleanings for that reason. Get isopropyl alcohol, mild dish soap and a small scrubbing tool, then follow these steps:
Extra tip: it doesn’t take much to stain a clear case, so consider carrying a pack of disinfectant wipes to prevent them from accumulating.
Our phone cases go through a lot of damage, but they often don’t get the necessary maintenance and break down before they should. Before you buy another case, follow these cleaning procedures to make your current case look brand new!
