How to clean the selfie camera

Cleaning the selfie camera is a bit more difficult than the rear camera of the phone, because the opening is very small and slightly concave, but still can be done with the right tools.

Perfect selfies are almost an art nowadays, so it's annoying that the front camera lens (lens) is blurry or dusty. Cleaning the selfie camera is a bit more difficult than the rear camera of the phone, because the opening is very small and slightly concave, but still can be done with the right tools.

If the front camera on your phone is extremely dirty, you may also need to clean inside. If you're not confident about opening your phone, take the device to a retail store and ask a hygienist to help you.

Clean the outside of the lens

Step 1: Use the corner of the microfiber cloth to reach inside the very small lens opening

How to clean the selfie camera Picture 1 Use the corner of microfiber cloth to clean the lens

The front camera lens is difficult to clean with a large cloth area, so please fold an angle of the cloth so that it is small enough to wipe the inside of the small dent. Use a microfiber cloth to get the best cleaning effect.

The cloth can be placed on the tip of a toothpick to reach small gaps around the lens cap. However, be extremely gentle so that you do not scratch the lens.

Do not use a cotton swab or a tissue to clean the lens, as small fibers may break and get stuck around the edges.

Step 2: Clean the outer glass with a lens cleaning pen

How to clean the selfie camera Picture 2 Clean the outer glass with a lens cleaning pen

Open the cap on the lens cleaning pen and gently rub the tip of the pen into the lens cover on the front camera. Wipe in a small circle around first, then the center.

You can buy a lens cleaning pen online or at most electronics stores. The tip of the pen is covered with a carbon compound, which helps remove oil and dust from the lens.

Step 3: Clean dust with compressed air

How to clean the selfie camera Picture 3 Clean dust with compressed air

Keep the compressed air bottle at least 8cm away and spray to clean. Spray diagonally at each angle and move quickly to avoid blowing dust deeper into the grooves around the camera edge.

Do not shake the compressed air tank before use as it may liquefy a portion of the internal air.

Warning : Some manufacturers (like Apple) recommend not spraying any part of your phone with compressed air, so if you're worried, take the device to a store and ask a professional for cleaning.

Step 4: Take your phone to the manufacturer's warranty facility to clean the inside of the lens

Please contact your nearest service center or reputable repair shop for assistance. Even if your warranty period has expired, you may have to pay a small fee to clean the device.

Some Apple service centers in Vietnam
Samsung service centers in Vietnam
OPPO service center in Vietnam
ASUS service center in Vietnam

If you are brave enough, you can open the device yourself. But be aware that there are many sensitive parts in it that are easily broken.

Keep the selfie camera clean

1. Do not touch the lens

How to clean the selfie camera Picture 4 Do not touch the lens

When you hold the phone, be careful not to touch the lens, as it will leave dirt and oil on the skin. Keep your fingers on the sides and never clean the lens with your fingers (even after you've washed your hands).

Consider using PopSocket on the back of the device to make it easier to hold. It also helps keep your fingers away from the phone lens cover.

2. Use a phone cover with a camera cover

How to clean the selfie camera Picture 5 Use phone covers with a camera cover

Look for a phone case with a removable camera cover. They are designed for privacy purposes but also help keep the front and back cameras of the phone clean. When you want to take photos, all you have to do is slide the lens cover aside.

3. Place the phone face up, on a clean surface

When you put the phone down anywhere, turn it upside down so that the front camera lens is not exposed to any dirt or debris. Do not place it on a dirty table or on the ground, as this will easily get dirt trapped in the lens cover.

Of course, this does not protect the lens from airborne dust particles, but it is still better to place it right above a pile of dirt.

4. Keep the phone in a separate pocket

How to clean the selfie camera Picture 6 Keep the phone in a separate pocket

Choose a separate area to place the phone when you move. Do not throw it in a bag or pocket with other items, such as paper towels or cash. By doing so, you will help reduce your phone exposure to more dirt.