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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Clean a Phone Case at Home: Easy Tips for Any Material PDF download Download Article Get your phone case looking brand new with this easy guide Co-authored by Alicia Sokolowski and Rain Kengly

Last Updated: August 27, 2024 Fact Checked

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This article was co-authored by Alicia Sokolowski and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Alicia Sokolowski is a Green Cleaning Specialist and the President and co-CEO of AspenClean, a green cleaning company in Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 2 decades of experience, Alicia specializes in creating a healthier, green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products and services. AspenClean develops and manufactures its own line of 100% Natural, EcoCert® certified, and EWG verified™ cleaning products. AspenClean’s glass cleaner was voted Parent’s Green Pick 2020 by readers of the Parents’ magazine. Alicia holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 339,331 times.

To avoid transferring germs, dirt, and bacteria from your phone case to your face and hands, clean and disinfect your case regularly. This can be done easily with just soap and water. Depending on your case's material, you may also be able to disinfect it with rubbing alcohol or an alcohol-based sanitizer. Here's how to clean a phone case of any material.

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To clean your phone case, mix warm water and soap in a bowl. Remove the case from the phone. Dip a sponge or brush into the water and scrub the surface gently. Rinse the case with water, wipe it dry, and let it air dry for at least an hour. To remove odors, wipe the case down with alcohol or white vinegar.

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Using Soap and Water

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  1. Step 1 Take your phone... 1 Take your phone out of the case. Never attempt to clean your phone case with your phone inside of it, as liquids may damage your phone. Set your phone aside somewhere it won’t get wet.
    • If your phone case has both a plastic and silicon component, separate the two parts. Pull the flexible silicon piece out of the hard plastic piece that's on the outside of the case.
    • If your new case was made in China and has a strong chemical odor, try wiping it down with alcohol or white vinegar.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Clean a Phone Case 2 Mix 1 cup (240 mL) of warm water and a drop of soap in a bowl. If you're cleaning plastic, silicone, or rubber, dish soap is your best option. Just don't use more than 1 drop of dish soap, as too much soap will make your mixture overly sudsy. If you don't have dish soap, try laundry detergent, a liquid castile soap (like Dr. Bronner's), or hand soap. Stir the soap and water with a spoon thoroughly.
    • If you're cleaning a leather phone case, use a drop of natural baby soap or gentle hand soap instead. If you don't have a gentle soap, mix water and vinegar—one part vinegar, two parts water.
    • If your phone case is made from real wood, avoid using soap at all. Just use plain water or wood cleaner. If using a wood cleaner, dab or spray it onto a microfiber cloth.
    • Avoid using window cleaners, solvents, cleaners containing ammonia or hydrogen peroxide, or abrasives on all case materials.[1]
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Clean a Phone Case 3 Dip a sponge, cloth, or soft-bristled toothbrush into the solution. Only use a toothbrush when cleaning a plastic, silicone, or rubber case—avoid using one on wood or leather. If using a toothbrush, you'll want to roll it around in the solution to ensure the bristles get sufficiently wet.
    • No matter the material of your phone case, you can also use a rag or sponge instead of a toothbrush. If cleaning leather or wood, wring the rag out as much as possible before applying it to the phone case.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Clean a Phone Case 4 Scrub the surface of the phone case with the toothbrush or cloth. Scrub in a back-and-forth or circular motion, and go over all the hard-to-reach nooks and crannies on the case. Make sure you're cleaning the outside and the inside of the case.
    • Avoid scrubbing vigorously, especially on leather cases—if there is paint or dye in the material, a tough scrubbing can remove the color.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Clean a Phone Case 5 Rinse the case off and wipe it dry with a soft cloth. Make sure all the soapy water or cleaning solution is rinsed off the case before you dry it. Use a soft, microfiber cloth to dry the case so the case doesn’t get scratched up.[2]
    • If you have an eyeglass-cleaning cloth or one meant for electronics screens, that will work wonderfully on all surfaces.
  6. Step 6 Let the case air dry. 6 Let the case air dry. Don’t put the case back onto your phone until it's completely dry. This can take an hour or more, but usually not less. Even if your case feels dry, there could still be water on it that could damage your phone. After an hour, you can put your phone back in its clean case.
    • Clean the phone case with soap and water whenever it looks dirty or you notice stains on it.
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Disinfecting with Alcohol

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Clean a Phone Case 1 Soak part of a soft cloth in rubbing alcohol. Use rubbing alcohol or an alcohol-based sanitizer that's at least 70 percent alcohol. The best type of cloth to use is one made from microfiber, which is a lint-free material. Any screen-cleaning or eyeglass cloth will work. If you have alcohol pads, such as the ones used on skin before doctors give injections, those are fine as well.
    • If the rubbing alcohol you’re using is in a spray bottle, spray it onto the cloth rather than the case.
    • Alcohol can discolor leather over time, but you usually won't notice a change as long as you use a small amount (don't saturate the cloth!).
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Clean a Phone Case 2 Wipe the phone case down with the alcohol-soaked cloth. Wipe down all parts of the case, inside and out. Wipe gently to avoid damaging the surface.[3]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Clean a Phone Case 3 Wipe off the rubbing alcohol with a dry, soft cloth. Rubbing alcohol dries quickly, so as long as you don't saturate your cloth, you shouldn't have to wipe much off. The phone case should feel mostly dry to the touch when you’re finished giving it a final wiped-down.[4]
  4. 4 Wait an hour before you put your phone back in the case. Set the case somewhere it can air dry for an hour. After an hour has passed, put your phone back in its case.
    • You can disinfect silicone, rubber, plastic, and wood as often as you'd like. Since alcohol can discolor leather, you can't sanitize it with alcohol as much as other materials.
    • Try to disinfect your case at least once a week, or more often if your phone is often exposed in places where it can become contaminated. You can even disinfect your phone screen.
    • If you're using a leather case, consider switching to a case that can easily be cleaned and disinfected, such as silicone, rubber, or plastic.
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Removing Stains with Baking Soda

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  1. Step 1 Sprinkle baking soda over the stain on your silicone or rubber phone case. 1 Sprinkle baking soda over the stain on your silicone or rubber phone case. Silicone and rubber can be a bit more challenging to remove dirt and grime from than other materials, so there are a few more steps you can take to get rid of anything that remains. You don’t need a lot of baking soda, just enough to cover the whole surface of the stain you’re trying to remove. Any kind of baking soda will work.
    • If you have a yellowing clear case, this stain cannot be removed. These cases turn yellow with age due to UV exposure and chemical oxidation. You'll need to replace the case entirely.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Clean a Phone Case 2 Scrub the baking soda into the stain using a wet toothbrush. Rub the toothbrush back and forth over the stain until no evidence of the stain remains.
    • You may not be able to remove all stains using baking soda. If you’ve been scrubbing for a while and the stain hasn’t faded, you may need to use a harsher stain remover to lift the stain.
    • Bleach can stain your phone case, so you'll usually want to avoid using it. However, for more difficult stains on clear or white materials, you can add a few drops of bleach to water if baking soda doesn’t work. Never use bleach in full concentration; always dilute it with plenty of water.
  3. Step 3 Rinse off the baking soda and dry the phone case with a soft cloth. 3 Rinse off the baking soda and dry the phone case with a soft cloth. After you’ve rinsed and wiped down the case, let it air dry for at least an hour. After an hour, you can put your phone back in its case.
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  1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172
  2. ↑ https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-clean-a-clear-phone-case
  3. ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/how-sanitize-your-phone-and-other-devices
  4. ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/how-sanitize-your-phone-and-other-devices

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Alicia Sokolowski Co-authored by: Alicia Sokolowski Green Cleaning Specialist This article was co-authored by Alicia Sokolowski and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Alicia Sokolowski is a Green Cleaning Specialist and the President and co-CEO of AspenClean, a green cleaning company in Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 2 decades of experience, Alicia specializes in creating a healthier, green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products and services. AspenClean develops and manufactures its own line of 100% Natural, EcoCert® certified, and EWG verified™ cleaning products. AspenClean’s glass cleaner was voted Parent’s Green Pick 2020 by readers of the Parents’ magazine. Alicia holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto. This article has been viewed 339,331 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 10 Updated: August 27, 2024 Views: 339,331 Categories: Featured Articles | Telephones | Phone Accessories Article SummaryX

Before you clean a phone case, remove your phone from the case so that you don’t damage it or get it wet. Next, dissolve a drop of dish soap into 1 cup of warm water and dip a clean, unused toothbrush into the soapy water. Then, scrub the case with the toothbrush, making sure to get in all the corners and hard-to-reach spots. Once it’s clean, rinse the case off with water and dry it with a soft cloth. Finally, allow your case to air dry for at least 1 hour before you put your phone back in it, so that moisture isn’t trapped inside the case. For tips on how to use baking soda to remove stains from your case, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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