Apple Says You Can Use Disinfectant Wipes to Clean iPhones as Coronavirus Continues to Spread

The tech company previously advised against doing so for fear it would damage the product

Now, Apple says those eager to scrub their phones of dirt and grime can use Clorox Disinfecting Wipes or a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe.

“You may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces,” the guidelines say. “Don’t use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don’t submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don’t use on fabric or leather surfaces.”

The updated information comes as coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, with 761 confirmed cases in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins University’sThe virus spreads person-to-person through close contact or respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and can be highly contagious, according to the

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