Taking your iPhone to the shower may not be such a good idea.
One woman was shocked to find that she had brought her phone into the shower and it was so dirty. Now she's warning others.
“It's a PSA if you take a shower with your phone next to you” TikTokker Andi (known online as @bestfindsbestie) captioned her video..
In the clip, she shows an empty phone case, revealing that the inside is covered in black mold.
She explained that she usually takes her phone into the bathroom and scrubs it so she can sing karaoke in the shower, but she thinks the humidity caused mold to grow on the case, which is believed to be made of silicone.
The majority of her viewers were shocked that her case had become so unsanitary, but she also pointed out that many had never experienced that problem as they cleaned the case. I did.
“Don't you all take your phone cases off and clean them every once in a while?'' someone asked.
“If you guys haven't cleaned your phone case, I think you're being mean because your phone touches everything and then you touch your face, of course you should wash it??” another said. someone pointed out.
Some suggested putting your phone in a plastic bag or buying a waterproof speaker.
However, several people admitted that their phone cases had mold growing on them.
Mold “can be found almost anywhere, can grow on virtually any material, and can pose serious health risks. Environmental Protection Agency warns.
The black mold that appeared in Andy's case “commonly grows in damp or water-damaged areas.” According to the Cleveland Clinic.
Although it rarely causes serious illness, exposure to black mold can cause fungal infections and worsen asthma symptoms, the group said.
To prevent mold growth, manage moisture levels, prevent condensation, and keep your phone's surfaces clean and dry properly.
According to Applewipe the outside of your iPhone with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes, 75% ethyl alcohol wipes, or Clorox disinfecting wipes. However, make sure that no moisture gets into the opening.
Do not use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
