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We asked, you told us: You’re mostly split over sanitizing your smartphone
August 20, 2025
Smartphones can be a haven for germs if they’re not cleaned regularly, as they accrue plenty of dirt and grime throughout the day. This is especially true if you take your phone to the bathroom while you do your business.
With this in mind, we thought it would be a great idea to askAndroid Authorityreaders whether they actually sanitized their phones. Whether it’s a UV case, cleaning wipe, or some other method of cleaning the device, here’s how you voted.
Do you sanitize your phone?
Weposted the pollon April 13, and it received just over 1,600 votes as of writing. The results show a deep split between those who do clean their phones and those who forego the practice, but there is one winner.
Some 54% of respondents said they indeed sanitized/cleaned their device, with comments pointing to alcohol wipes, microfiber cloths, and spraying solutions. One downside to using some alcohol solutions (i.e. 70% isopropyl alcohol) is that they can gradually strip away your phone’s oleophobic coating. This means you can expect a ton of fingerprints on your screen if this coating is stripped away entirely.
Just over 45% of voters say they don’t clean or sanitize their phones though, making for a big chunk of polled readers. Comments suggest that regular hand-washing and the aforementioned fear of removing the oleophobic coating are reasons to avoid this practice.
Thanks for voting in this poll and for leaving comments! Looking for advice on how to clean your phone? Then you may check out our guide overhere.
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