Whether or not you believe that your smartphone is germier than a toilet

there's a good chance that you will benefit from regularly cleaning your phone, (especially if you are someone who doesn't use a case, and if so, what are you?) It only takes a few minutes and some standard household cleaning products!

Apple, Samsung, Google all have their own recommendations and methods for cleaning a dirty phone. And we found out that they are basically all the same.

First things first.
Unplug and turn off that phone. When you are cleaning your phone, there's a small chance you could be doing some damage to the internals. So make sure your phone is powered off and disconnected before you decide to wipe it down.

Then gently wipe with a clean, soft cloth.
Before you use ANY cleaning solutions or items below, give your phone a wipe-down with a soft cleaning cloth. This should remove any fingerprints or smudges. If there is any dust or other materials between your cloth or your phone, pressing it too hard could scratch the surface, so make sure you don't overdo it. It will take you just a few seconds to wipe down your phone. Getting lint out of your charging ports takes a little longer, depending on how much is in there. Whenever you notice a smudge-filled screen, just remember to give it a wipe first!

If you use a case, this is a good time to wash that puppy in warm soapy water and dry it off.

And here is what you need:

A soft, lint-free cloth:
Use this to wipe down your phone without scratching the surfaces. You can use a lens cloth or a microfiber cloth.
Warm, soapy water:
A few drops of dish soap will do. Try using Seventh Generation Dish Liquid
70% isopropyl alcohol wipe:
Isopropyl alcohol-based cleaning wipes are recommended to use on all devices. YOu can use 75% ethyl alcohol wipes or even Clorox Disinfecting Wipes as well!
A wooden toothpick:
You can use a toothpick to clean out your phone ports. Metal can damage the internals and cotton swabs would leave more debris. Pro Tip: If you've noticed your phone has been struggling to charge when it is plugged in, lint and dust might be to blame. Using a toothpick, you can fish out any lint and it shouldn't scratch or damage the metal contacts, which could cause bigger issues. A gentle touch will solve the problem!