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How Often Should You Clean Your iPhone (and How to Do It Right)?

  • Writer: Redacción
    Redacción
  • Jul 23
  • 2 min read
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Your iPhone goes everywhere with you — to work, to the gym, even to the bathroom. You touch it constantly and leave it on all kinds of surfaces. But how often do you actually clean it?


Here’s a simple, practical and safe guide to keep your iPhone clean — outside and inside. Regular cleaning isn’t just about hygiene — it also helps prevent malfunctions and extend your device’s lifespan.



📅 How often should you clean it?

 

1. Surface Cleaning (screen, body, edges):

✅ Once a week at minimum — more often if you use your phone outdoors, while cooking, or during workouts.

 

2. Deep Cleaning (ports, speakers, mic):

✅ Once a month to keep dust, lint, and debris from blocking your speakers, microphone, or charging port.

 

3. Technical/Internal Cleaning (by professionals):

✅ Every 6 to 12 months, especially for older devices or if you notice overheating, dirt buildup, or performance drops.



🧼 How to clean your iPhone safely at home

 

Follow these steps:


  1. Turn off the iPhone.

  2. Use a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is ideal).

  3. Lightly dampen the cloth with water or 70% isopropyl alcohol.

  4. Gently wipe down the screen and case.

  5. Use a soft-bristle brush or wooden toothpick to clean the ports (gently!).

  6. Never apply liquids directly onto the device.

  7. Avoid compressed air — it can damage internal components.


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🚫What NOT to do


  • Don’t clean with bleach, vinegar, or harsh cleaners.

  • Don’t stick cotton swabs or paper into the ports.

  • Don’t submerge the phone — even water-resistant models can be damaged.


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🔧What about internal cleaning?

 

Over time, even newer iPhones collect dust and debris inside. This can lead to:


  • Overheating

  • Decreased performance

  • Audio or charging issues

     

At iProX, we offer professional technical cleaning. We carefully disassemble your device, remove dust, check components, and ensure everything is working as it should.


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💡Final tip

 

If you use your iPhone constantly — especially in humid or dusty climates like Guadalajara or Vallarta — it’s a good idea to schedule a professional cleaning at least once a year.

Your device will last longer, and you’ll avoid unexpected problems.

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