hello...i am new here and have a question..i have an iphone 7 plus in gold and i recently sprayed some windex on a micro fiber cloth and used it to clean the aluminum backing of my phone..is that ok? or will it do damage in the long run ? i know not to use windex on the screen but i couldnt find anything about the backing on google
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using windex on aluminum backing
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Are you asking if it’s okay to use Windex on aluminum-backed phone or tablet? Using chemicals on your devices is never a good idea.
iphone..i have a gold 7 plus...the micro fiber cloth was damp not soaked...it got the backing nice and clean im just worried about long term damage..will it fade the color?
Annie_M
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I wouldn't use Windex. There are other products that are safer. I use one called Whoosh. Here are some tips from Apple.
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I’m sure there are no long-term effects from using Windex one time. Just don’t keep doing it.
i only did it once..i just bought the phone 2 days ago but when i was taking off the protective plastic it ships with there was some dirt underneath and i wanted to clean it before putting on a case..it will stay in the case from now on...
Anastayja1
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I use a product called iKlear which you can find on Amazon to clean all of my electronic devices.
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ThePinkChameleon
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I make my own cleaner. A small hand held size travel spray bottle filled 1/2 water and 1/2 white vinegar. A few fine sprits wiped down with a clean cloth of any kind does the trick 
pr1nce
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My phone is not naked. Its in a case but keep the screen clean and occasionally wipe the entire phone down.
my phone is not naked neither..it is in a silicone case and i have a screen protector on it...i had ised windex on the aluminum backing because i had something sticky on the back and i couldnt get it off with just a damp microfober cloth so i ended up cleaning the entire backing with the windex..it looks nice and shiny i was just worried about long term damage
SprSynJn
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I was just confused how you can get your phone dirty enough to require a cleaner when there’s a case and screen protector on it. I’ve had to wipe it with some water when it’s been in the case for a long period of time, but that was because of a collection of dust and lint.
I dont know what happened..it came shipped out of the box like that...when i took off the protective film that covers the phone there was a big sticky spot on the back of the phone
Annie_M
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Back when I had my 5s, I had dust get inside my Otterbox Defender all the time. I would remove the case about once a month, and give it a thorough clean. I decided to use other cases with my 6s and now my 8 Plus. I don't get as much dust, but I do like to clean it from time to time.
There is another device called Phone Soap that I've been intrigued by for some time. I just don't want to pay that kind of money for something to clean my phone when Whoosh does a really good job!
There is another device called Phone Soap that I've been intrigued by for some time. I just don't want to pay that kind of money for something to clean my phone when Whoosh does a really good job!
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