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ACCESSORIES: How to safely sanitize cell phones
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Why? I mean, really, why? What can possibly get on my phone that is not already on my hands? What can magically teleport from somebody else through my trouser's pocket to land on my phone? What can "grow" on my phone, given that I don't dunk it in sugar?
Some people are concerned about transferring something like the COVID 19 to their phone when they touch something and then touch the phone. If they wash their hands but not their phone they may be concerned they have the virus back on their hands and if they put the phone by their ear, on their ear. I saw a video today of a nurse who was wearing gloves and she demonstrated how the virus can be transferred to your phone despite the gloves.
It's true. Phones are filthy under normal circumstances!
Leaving mine in the car or other place if I do have to enter a disease-ridden store.
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Leaving mine in the car or other place if I do have to enter a disease-ridden store.
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I reckon just keeping mobiles clean, by wiping with a damp microfibre cloth, is the way to go. I suppose there is a theoretical risk of them harbouring coronavirus, but such low level dangers apply to just about anything.
| Thought I would share this with the forum: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE VIRUS FROM JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL The following is from Irene Ken physician, whose daughter is an Asst. Prof in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University. * The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation) and converts them into aggressor and multiplier cells. * Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies. * The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam). By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own. * HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 25/80 degrees C/F for washing hands, clothes and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful. * Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus. * Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaks it down from the inside. * Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it hurts your skin. * NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC SERVES. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive. * NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While it is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only: - between 3 hours (fabric and porous), - 4 hours (copper and wood) - 24 hours (cardboard), - 42 hours (metal) and - 72 hours (plastic). But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose. * The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial as air conditioners in houses and cars. They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade it faster. * UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin. * The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin. * Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat. * NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%. * LISTERINE IF IT SERVES! It is 65% alcohol. * The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less. * You have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom. * You have to HUMIDIFY HANDS DRY from so much washing them, because the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better. * Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there. |
Very informative. Thanks for posting.
My wife gave me one of these for Christmas. Easy to use.
www.phonesoap.com
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COVID-19 misinformation claiming to be from Johns Hopkins circulates widely online
Message billed as 'excellent summary' of coronavirus information has no identifiable connection to Johns Hopkins, has been labeled 'misattributed' by Snopes
hub.jhu.edu
+2! Great information! Thanks!
The big rap singalong that never happened - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/52124740 :
It has been widely shared in various forms, sometimes attributed to a medical expert, Irene Ken, suggesting ways to avoid the "contagion".
There is some sensible advice in there, such as washing your hands or that vodka is not a strong enough alcohol to kill the virus.
Other parts of it, however, are inaccurate - among them that Listerine, a brand of mouthwash, is 65% alcohol (it's much less than that).
Otherwise accurate?
It has been widely shared in various forms, sometimes attributed to a medical expert, Irene Ken, suggesting ways to avoid the "contagion".
There is some sensible advice in there, such as washing your hands or that vodka is not a strong enough alcohol to kill the virus.
Other parts of it, however, are inaccurate - among them that Listerine, a brand of mouthwash, is 65% alcohol (it's much less than that).
Otherwise accurate?
How I sterilize mine.
Place in hip pocket.
After it has butt dialed 10 people it's ready to use again.
Place in hip pocket.
After it has butt dialed 10 people it's ready to use again.
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According to Snopes , it's a fake bulletin ( see above )
I use an alcohol wipe, or put some rubbing alcohol on a tissue and wipe it down.
Definetly not. The part about "antibodies" is utter nonsense (the products it refers are not antibodoes, an antibody's objective is not to "kill"bacterias), and there is no such thing as a "virus molecule". There are probably more errors but I am not going to read it anymore.
It's just crap.
Never use hand sanitizer with alcohol on your cell phone case. I just noticed a patch of the rubber surface starting to dry out and crack. I can see shiny hard plastic peeking through. I don't think I've compromised the case, just thought I'd share.
