How Often Should You Clean Your iPhone (and How to Do It Right)?
- Redacción
- Jul 23
- 2 min read

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:
Turn off the iPhone.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth (microfiber is ideal).
Lightly dampen the cloth with water or 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Gently wipe down the screen and case.
Use a soft-bristle brush or wooden toothpick to clean the ports (gently!).
Never apply liquids directly onto the device.
Avoid compressed air — it can damage internal components.

🚫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.

🔧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.

💡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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