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I've read several articles that cleaning an iPhone should only be done by a microfibre cloth to prevent damage to the device. But I can't see how that will actually clean the device and kill things like viruses.
This might sound over the top, but we're all being told to wash our hands frequently and effectively and given how often we touch our phones it seems we should be cleaning them just as often.
Is it safe to use alcohol wipes on an iPhone? Or what is the recommended practice?
I don't believe Google has a public bug tracker. However, there is an unofficial one available at code.google.com/p/googlebugs. I did some extra looking, and there doesn't seem to be anything like Apple's own bug reporter or the community-driven one.
Thankfully, Gmail.app has a built-in mechanism to send feedback with. Starting with your inbox view, open the menu by tapping on the menu icon in the top left. Then:
Tap the gear icon > "Help and Feedback..." (see picture) > "Send Feedback"
This will provide you with a form to send feedback to Google.
I have done this safely before with windex. Just spray a little on a microfiber or even a soft towel and wipe down the screen. As long as you do not drown it you will be fine.
I have taken the glass off the iMac before to work inside it and they do a good job sealing the insides from the out.
In general, when cleaning a computer, distilled water is fine as it is non-conductive.
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I use non-alcohol wipes made by Seventh Generation to clean my family's iDevices, computer keyboards, laptop and desktop screens, kitchen counters, etc. It uses thymol, an extract of thyme for its germ-fighting goodness. The label indicates it kills Influenza A virus, H1N1, Rhinovirus type 37, MRSA, Staph. aureus, Salmonella enterica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.