The Galaxy Tab A8 is the latest tablet coming from Samsung. You can follow this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can properly clean and disinfect this device.
What cleaning solutions can you use for Samsung Galaxy Tab A8?
When it comes to the cleaning solutions that you can use with the Galaxy Tab A8, the following are recommended:
- Plain water
- 50 ppm to 80 ppm hypochlorous acid
- More than 70% ethanol alcohol
- More than 70% isopropyl alcohol
If you want to clean and disinfect the tablet at the same time, then you can use hypochlorous acid, ethanol alcohol or isopropyl alcohol.
If you are looking for a specific recommendation when it comes to which solution to use, then we suggest picking up the MG Chemicals 824-1L 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol Electronics Cleaner, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).
Make sure you don’t use bleach, household soap or any other cleaning chemicals not mentioned above. Otherwise, you could end up damaging screen, outer casing as well as the internal components of the tablet.
What cleaning cloth can you use for Galaxy Tab A8?
To clean the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, you need to use a lint-free, microfiber cleaning cloth. Otherwise, you will risk scratch the screen and/or outer casing of the tablet.
If you are looking for another specific recommendation, then we suggest getting the MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, which is available on Amazon via this link. (#CommissionsEarned).
How to clean and disinfect the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
In order to properly clean, as well as disinfect, the Galaxy Tab A8, we recommend taking the following steps:
1. Before doing anything else, make sure you completely turn off the tablet.
To shut the device down, press and hold the power button. Afterwards, select the “Power off” option.
2. Next, make sure you remove the cover, USB-C (avoid recharging the device when cleaning it) and any other accessories you have attached to the tablet.
3. You should then apply plain water, hypochlorous acid, ethanol alcohol or isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free, microfiber cleaning cloth.
Do not apply any of the aforementioned solutions directly on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 or you may risk causing potential water damage to the device.
When applying to the cleaning cloth, you should also make sure that you don’t wet it too much. If it is soaking, the we recommend squeezing out any excess liquid.
4. Next, you should gently wipe off any dirt and smudges on the A8 tablet. If you also have a dirty protective case or cover, then make sure you also wipe that clean.
5. Once you are done wiping the device clean, we recommend that you let it completely dry out before you reattach any cables or accessories.
To speed up the drying process for your newly cleaned Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, you can use a fan to improve air circulation.
What you shouldn’t do is use a heat source, like a hair blow dryer, as you may end up overheating the tablet.
6. After letting the Galaxy Tab A8, you can re-attach cable as well as other accessories. Furthermore, you can turn the tablet back on and/or recharge it.