Given covid19, disinfecting one's iPhone every now and then is not a bad idea. Obviously putting it in the dishwasher is a very bad idea but I wonder... I work in a medical facility and have access to a UV light disinfecting chamber. UV light kills viruses and bacteria. The question is, does anyone know whether UV light can harm an iPhone? Thanks!
iPhone XR
TO All: I just spoke with Apple Support. They advised NOT to use ultraviolet light to disinfect an iPhone because it can cause the screen to deteriorate, device overheating, etc.
TO All: I just spoke with Apple Support. They advised NOT to use ultraviolet light to disinfect an iPhone because it can cause the screen to deteriorate, device overheating, etc.
If any of the cleaning products get inside the device, it will be toast and your warranty too. By their nature such products are much more penetrating than plain old water, so the water resistance of the newer models may not be enough.
A workaround can be one of the waterproof shells on the market; Lifeproof comes to mind. Do a moderate clean of the device (or do this as you take it out of the box from the onset), pop it and seal it in the shell, and henceforth disinfect the outside of the shell, not the device. Thereby protecting the user and the device.
Thanks, but your answer is not helpful. The specific question was
whether exposure to UV light (ultraviolet light) which kills viruses
and bacteria on exposure is safe to use with an iPhone. There is no
liquid, compressed gas or anything else involved. My concern is that
exposure to UV light may cause harm to the screen, for example. This is
really a yes or no type question.
WE DO NOT KNOW.
This is a user-to-user forum, we're regular Apple customers, no Apple employee visits much less replies.
If you want Official Word, make use of your warranty support and either call Apple or visit a store where an Apple employee can try to answer.
Cleaning your iPhone - Apple Support
I hope the above helps...I am here cause I like helping people... even though I totally disagree with why you asked your question...think about it.
I didn't test it, but you can take a look at this sanitizer:--> https://www.amazon.com/PhoneSoap-Sanitizer-Universal-Patented-Clinically/dp/B071KGVLBB
Regards
Giulio
Thanks. It's unavailable on Amazon but (see my reply below) it uses UV light which Apple Support said NOT to use.
Thanks for sharing what you heard from Apple Support.
Regards
Giulio
I would mist rubbing alcohol spray onto a cloth then wipe the phone.
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If it is 91% I wouldn't and Apple doesn't recommend it.
Disinfecting iPhones
