I have three young children. As a result, my precious offspring often bring home viruses that spread rampantly throughout my family. One line of defense is making sure our phone screens—which can host far more bacteria than a toilet seat—are properly cleaned. So in the past, I would use alcohol wipes to kill any and all pathogens from my phone's display, thinking I was protecting myself from the virus of the day that my kids brought home from school. But that's a huge mistake that will permanently damage your screen. There's a much better option.

Why alcohol will damage your phone's display

I wish I had known

One of the biggest advancements in phone tech is the advent of the oleophobic coating , going back to 2009. This incredible technology keeps your screen clean by literally repellin

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