Believe it or not, your iPhone can be washed with soap and water

At first, he was quite worried because he thought he was making a big mistake, but until now, everything is fine. His iPhone 11 Pro Max is very water resistant and seems to be quite comfortable with being allowed to take a shower several times a day!

According to Kahney, iPhone washing has become an important part of COVID-19 handwashing habits. He began to wash his hands carefully, especially after going out and returning home, or when he came to the office. But he suddenly realized that after washing his hands for about 20-30 seconds, his hand immediately stood up to the possibility of getting dirty again just because he picked up the iPhone to check the news.

According to experts' instructions, washing hands with soap for 20-30 seconds will completely eliminate Corona virus. Like all Corona virus strains, COVID-19 is an exoskeleton, meaning it is surrounded by lipids (or fats). This lipid coating can easily be broken down by regular soap, resulting in the virus also dying.

Wash your hands, and also your iPhone

While the situation in China is gradually improving, the situation in the US is getting worse. In San Francisco, where Kahney lives, the virus is spreading strongly through community transmission - an infected yacht is anchored offshore; Many workshops have been canceled; and schools are starting to close. That makes everyone nervous. The fear gets stronger, and even though health experts say the likelihood of an infected person is still quite low, our reporter keeps asking what will happen if and when Did yourself or your family become the next victim?

So, along with washing his hands, Kahney always washed his phones and encouraged everyone in the family to follow suit.

According to Hospital Infection magazine, the Corona virus " can survive on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass, or plastic for up to 9 days ." The virus can be easily disabled by wiping off disinfectants such as alcohol or hydrogen peroxide with a moisturizer; but Apple recommends against strong cleaning solutions, which can damage the iPhone's anti-fingerprint oleophobic screen coating.

Apple recommends that if you want to clean your phone, use a lint-free cloth soaked in soapy water. But Kahney goes even further.

IPhone's water resistance

If you're using an iPhone 7 or later, there's nothing to worry about. Every iPhone model from iPhone 7/7 Plus and above has an IP67 water resistance rating, which means they can withstand splashes, and can be submerged underwater at a depth of 0.9 meters for up to 30 meters. minute.

iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, and XR also have an IP67 water resistance rating. But later models - iPhone XS, XS Max, and now iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max - all have IP68 water resistance ratings, which means you can submerge them underwater at a depth of 1 , 8 meters for up to 30 minutes. You can see this in detail on Apple's website.

However, according to Apple, water resistance is not the same as water resistance. The iPhone can still be damaged by water, especially if the gaskets and seals around the Lightning port and SIM slot degrade over time.

But that's not cause for concern, as there have been countless reports that the iPhone could last much longer underwater. Last year, a group of divers discovered a well-functioning iPhone X despite being stuck in the bottom of the lake for days.

With the AppleCare + warranty package, you can get the warranty after up to 2 water-related accidents, but you may have to pay extra to repair other damage.

Kahney cleans the iPhone and its case several times a day - and according to a Twitter search he's not the only one. Quite a few people have been putting their iPhones in the sink, and everything is still perfect. Kahney said he even cleaned iPhone under the shower!

The only thing you have to be careful of is the Lightning port, where there can be water stagnation. Apple recommends removing all the water from this port by tapping the iPhone into the palm. If there is still water in the charging port, you will see a message on the screen that the charging ability has been temporarily turned off. In that case, switch to using a standard Qi wireless charging dock instead.

Of course, the phone status is different for everyone. So if you want to follow Kahney, then take responsibility for your actions!

Samuel Daniel

Update 12 March 2020