Is cleaning my iPhone 5s screen with my hand bad?

[rodeTrip]

So ive only had this phone for about 2 months now and i am already seeing little tiny scratches on the screen. i dont have a screen protector on it because i dont like them. i dont ever use my shirt or any kind of fabric to wipe the screen with, only with my hand. do you think the scratches are caused by my hand? thank you..

 

[pr1nce]

I don't know anyone who cleans their screen with their hand. I guess your hand might scratch it. I recommend using a microfiber cloth.

 

[Jaguarr40]

Please the best thing you can do is go out and buy a bunch of Micro Fiber cloths, They are cheap and if you go into like a WalMart or eyeglass place and ask for them they will give them to you since they always have samples. I have a Screen Protector by Zagg and still use them.

 

[Jaguarr40]

I don't know anyone who cleans their screen with their hand. I guess your hand might scratch it. I recommend using a microfiber cloth.

Amen...Nuf said!

 

[rodeTrip]

hmmm i alrdy knew that micro fiber would be the best solution. just hate the fact that i have to carry it around on me everywhere i go now.

 

[HAWK]

I clean mine with the bottom of my t shirt. My screen has a bunch of micro scratches too, and it never bothers me. I care about my bezel and back getting scratched, but glass can be replaced so easily I tend not to concern myself with it..


Sent from my iPhone 5s

 

[taz323]

I use nothing but micro fiber cloth, to clean with.

 

[Tpence2177]

I just use a screen protector and clean if with my shirt and change the screen protector from time to time


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[pr1nce]

hmmm i alrdy knew that micro fiber would be the best solution. just hate the fact that i have to carry it around on me everywhere i go now.

You don't have to carry the microfiber cloth with you. I clean my phone in the morning and in the evening.

 

[meashishnd]

Screen Protector is too best option or use micro fiber clothe as guide by mr.jag and others

 

[EmceeGeek]

I've never cleaned my screen with my hand, so I have no idea.


Sent from my [Gold] iPhone 5S

 

[RescueEMT911]

I clean my iPhone 5 screen with Zeiss Lens Cleaning Wipes, which is a glorified alcohol wipe to get the oils off, then use a micofiber cloth when done, but the microfiber cloth no matter how new always seems to leave dust..I have been doing this since Nov '12 and never had a problem, although I do always have Spigen Ultra Crystal screen protectors on! I do feel much better after reading this thread knowing I am not the only one who cleans my phone twice a day.. I just thought it was my OCD!

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[TurboTiger]

micro fiber, kept at home and in my car and in my laptop case.
Good Luck

 

[Spencerdl]

Like almost everyone else here, I use a Micro fiber cloth. I was also like you once and hated screen protectors, then one day the Sun hit my screen just right and I could see all the scratches and decided to start using screen protectors from that day forward. I now use Zagg GLASS. I can't even tell theres a screen protector on my screen.

 

[rayz336]

I'd pick up a microfiber cloth. You don't have to carry it around, just clean your screen every few days and you should be fine.

 

[Mary_Young]

actually I use a screen protector and clean that with anything near me
for anything, i mean a piece of tissue, my t-shirt...anything
and i also changed the screen protector from time to time for they are easily scratched! or are there too many things in my purse that may scratch the protector? lol

 

[iEd]

I have a screen protector but I clean that with a micro fiber.

 

[Jaguarr40]

I have a screen protector but I clean that with a micro fiber.

I do the same Ed. I go to a local optomitrist I know and he gives all the Micro fiber cloths I want. I have them at home and at work and even with my Zagg Screen protector I still use the cloth.

 

[John Yester]

Micro scratches will happen on the coating on the glass. Normally abrasive sand and such.

I normally use microfiber clothes, ones that are clean as dirty ones can cause more damage holding in material on the rag.

 

[pr1nce]

Micro scratches will happen on the coating on the glass. Normally abrasive sand and such.

I normally use microfiber clothes, ones that are clean as dirty ones can cause more damage holding in material on the rag.

That's true. I wash my microfiber cloth usually about every month or so to keep it clean.