Regular home cleaning typically focuses on floors, walls and furniture, but tackling home electronics is a more delicate matter. Luckily, there are a few products we can recommend for reducing dirt and germs on many of your devices. Just remember to always follow manufacturer instructions when cleaning electronic devices.
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How to sanitize home electronics
If you’re looking to kill germs on your electronics, spraying hard surfaces with Clorox® Disinfecting Mist is a great way to reduce germs. You don’t even have to wipe. Just spray, and walk away.
For more thorough cleaning and sanitizing of high-touch devices, you’ll be happy to know that the Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes you love can be used on most remote controls, game controllers and phones. Before you get started, check manufacturer instructions to confirm that bleach-free disinfecting wipes can be safely used on your device.
What you need
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Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes₁ -
Clorox® Disinfecting Mist -
Microfiber cloth
Steps to sanitize electronic devices with Disinfecting Mist
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Power down the device
If your device uses an electrical outlet, make sure it’s turned off and unplugged.
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Dust surfaces
Use the microfiber cloth to wipe away any dust prior to sanitizing with Clorox® Disinfecting Mist.
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Spray on the mist
Hold the nozzle 6–8 inches away from the item and lightly spray the mist.
TipSurface should stay visibly wet for 30 seconds to sanitize.
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Air dry
Let treated surfaces air dry completely before handling.
Steps to clean electronic devices with Disinfecting Wipes
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Power down the device
If your device uses an electrical outlet, make sure it’s off and unplugged.
TipIf obvious dirt is visible, pre-clean surface before sanitizing.
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Wipe the device
Wipe down all hard, nonporous surfaces with a Clorox® Disinfecting Wipe, and be careful not to let any liquid seep into the buttons or other openings.
TipSurface should remain visibly wet for 10 seconds to sanitize.
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Air dry
Let the surfaces air dry completely before use.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you disinfect electronic devices?
To disinfect hard, nonporous surfaces, use enough Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to keep high touch surfaces wet for 4 minutes, then allow to air dry. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and disinfecting electronics.