The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are the latest smartphones released by Apple.
You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how can clean the latest generation of the iPhone.
When to clean the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max
Apple recommends cleaning your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max as soon as possible any time you notice the presence of acid, acidic foods, detergent, dirt, lotions, makeup, sand and other stains.
If you want to disinfect your phone and keep it free from viruses and bacteria, then we recommend cleaning your phone, with the appropriate cleaning solution, approximately every 24 hours.
What cleaning solutions to use for iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max?
When it comes to cleaning solutions, Apple mainly recommends regular water to clean your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max.
70 percent isopropyl alcohol, such as the Maxill TB Minuteman Lite 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes, can also be used for cleaning.
For disinfecting, you can use either Clorox Disinfecting Wipes or 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipes (such as the Caresour Advanced 75% Alcohol Hand Sanitizing Wipes).
If you don’t have any of the aforementioned cleaning solutions, then you can purchase the products on Amazon with the following links:
- Maxill TB Minuteman Lite 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes(#CommissionsEarned)
- Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack(#CommissionsEarned)
- Caresour Advanced 75% Alcohol Hand Sanitizing Wipes(#CommissionsEarned)
What cleaning solution should be avoided for iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max?
When it comes to cleaning the iPhone 13, you shouldn’t use bleach, hydrogen peroxide, soaps or any other types of cleaning solution aside from the aforementioned recommended options.
This is because these solutions may end up diminishing the fingerprint-resistant oil-repellant coating of the phone in addition to possibly scratching it.
What cleaning tools to use for iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max?
The aforementioned 70% isopropyl alcohol, Clorox disinfecting and 75% alcohol hand sanitizing wipes can be used to clean the surface of your iPhone 13.
If you aren’t using wipes, then you can also use a cotton swab or a soft lint-free cloth that ir slightly damped with water, 70 percent isopropyl alcohol or 75 percent ethyl alcohol.
If you are looking for a cleaning cloth, then we recommend picking up the MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).
What cleaning tools to avoid for iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max?
Apple recommends that you don’t use compressed air when cleaning your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Furthermore, you should also avoid using any tools that have an abrasive surface as you may accidentally scratch or remove the aforementioned fingerprint-resistant oil-repellant coating.
How to clean the iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max
In order to clean you iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you need to take the following steps:
1. First off, make sure you are using the appropriate cleaning solution and tool.
2. Next, disconnect any cable you have connected to your smartphone.
3. You then need to completely shut down your iPhone 13.
In order to do so, press and hold the side button and either the volume up button or volume down button until you see sliders appear on the screen. You then need to drag the Power Off slider.
You can also go to Settings > General > Shut Down and then drag the slider to turn off the phone.
4. Once the iPhone 13 has been powered off, gently start cleaning the smartphone. We recommend using the circular motion, especially on the dirtier spots that are harder to clean.
5. During the cleaning process, avoid getting moisture in any of the ports or openings of your phone.
6. Once you are down cleaning, wait until your iPhone 13 dries before turning it back on again.