When spring comes, we are all worried about hay fever, but we are also worried about germs. Especially in recent years, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have become very particular about sterilization. I'm sure there are many people who always carry alcohol disinfectant. NIMASO staff also keep disinfectant wipes and sprays at the office, and wipe their hands and spray them on their clothes immediately after joining the company. Furthermore, nervous people try to keep surfaces that people often touch, such as doorknobs and water faucets, clean by wiping and disinfecting them, but for some reason they don't make much effort to keep their smartphones clean.
On April 2nd, NIMASO conducted a poll on their official Twitter account on whether or not to disinfect their smartphones. As a result, 55% of people chose "No disinfection." In other words, people are not very conscious about disinfecting their smartphones, which they bring into bathrooms, gyms, subways, and buses and have become like a part of their bodies.
The official NIMASO Twitter account is currently running the second poll on smartphone disinfection. If you are interested, please vote.
But according to research conducted by Dr. Peter Papadakos, director of clinical care at the University of Rochester Medical Center,
"Smartphone screens are breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses, and there have been numerous reports of people contracting the virus through their smartphone screens," he said. In addition, it's important to thoroughly disinfect your smartphone as a measure against coronavirus.
But have you heard that disinfectants, alcohol, etc. can damage your phone? Is that true?
Apple's website has instructions on how to disinfect your iPhone for each model. Let's take a look at that first.
The New York Times also reported that it is effective to dilute 70% isopropyl alcohol (or rubbing alcohol) and water in a 1:1 ratio in a spray bottle, lightly dampen the lint-free cloth mentioned above with the dilution, and then wipe your smartphone.
But be careful how you do it. It's fine to spray it on your phone and then use a damp cloth to wipe it down, but don't spray it directly on the screen. You might also be tempted to use disinfectant wipes, but avoid them at all costs as they can damage your phone's surface. Dr Papadakos particularly recommends avoiding products like Clorox wipes, as they contain chemicals that can harm the phone screen itself.
In short, the use of disinfectant alcohol wipes and other antiseptic methods will be permitted under certain conditions.
For those who are not very aware of germs, we recommend a thorough solution. That is to apply a glass film with germ-killing function. NIMASO applies a hybrid antibacterial coating during ion exchange, which not only maintains a permanent antibacterial function, but also effectively suppresses the growth of bacteria with a 99.9% antibacterial rate (antibacterial rate for E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus according to SGS inspection report).
In addition, NIMASO has developed a glossy, antibacterial glass film that utilizes high-transmittance technology to improve the display quality of the iPhone 13 series. NIMASO has also added antibacterial properties to its blue light blocking glass film , reducing the strain on the eyes while also providing antibacterial effects.
NIMASO recommends replacing the glass film after one to one and a half years from application. This is because the oleophobic layer coated on the glass film gradually thins with daily use, making it harder for your fingers to slide. So, say goodbye to germs with NIMASO this spring!
