The number of bacteria lurking on your sofa per 15.5 inches squared. That’s 75 times more than a toilet seat. Turns out the dirtiest place in your house might be where you binge Netflix.
Apple's new cleaning cloth is $19 - Or you can buy this pack of 24 for less
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You probably know just how easy it is for tech gadgets to build up dirt, grime and other grody particles. That’s especially true if you eat at your computer or tap your phone screen with sweaty fingers post-workout. You don’t want your devices to become a hub of bacteria, especially in the era of COVID-19.
That’s why cleaning products are a lifesaver. Soap and wet wipes are great, but sometimes a good, old-fashioned cloth can get the job done. It can remove the grody layer of disgusting buildup in a single wipe.
Since cleaning materials can do a world of good, that could be why Apple thinks it can sell a single cloth for a hefty $19 price tag. On Monday, Apple revealed its polishing cloth, a big white square.
Apple brags about its cloth having “soft, nonabrasive material” that can clean “any Apple display, including nano-texture glass.” So kind of like any other cleaning cloth on the market.
If one is $19, that means you’d pay $456 for 24 of these bad boys. Imagine spending that much not on tech but on cleaning supplies. We recommend saving your money and grabbing this 24-pack of cleaning cloths:
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Get $30 off an air purifier that removes viruses from your home and office
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COVID-19 is far from a thing of the past. If you want to protect those precious to you, it’s good to take precautions. Air purifiers add a layer of protection against viruses, bacteria and other allergens.
This Instant Air Purifier removes 99.9% of viruses, smoke and other harmful airborne particles. This gadget comes with 3-in-1 filtration features: HEPA-13, activated carbon and antimicrobial coating.
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11 tech and everyday essentials dirtier than your toilet
We all remember the mad rush for cleaning products and hand sanitizer at the start of the pandemic. It’s still difficult to get these products in some areas.
Unfortunately, there are always people who take advantage of others in times of need. They appeal to our desire for cleanliness and safety with websites and product listings containing fake cleaning supplies. Tap or click here to spot fake Clorox and Lysol websites.
New research: COVID can live on your phone for 28 days – How to properly disinfect yours
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Can you believe we’ve been dealing with coronavirus for nearly seven months already? It’s true. The World Health Organization declared it a pandemic all the way back in March and things haven’t been the same since.
Thankfully there have been plenty of breakthroughs in technology since then that have made it easier to navigate life. Google Maps even added a hotspot tracker so you know if it’s safe to visit places you’re thinking about traveling to. Tap or click to see how it works.
About 43.5°F
That’s the average refrigerator temperature in thousands of homes across Europe. The FDA says yours should be at 40°F or colder. Anything warmer, bacteria grows on your ready-to-eat food. So yeah, check your settings. If your cheese grabs you back, maybe turn that dial down.
117 years old
The remarkable age Maria Branyas Morera reached before passing away last August. Scientists discovered her secret: genes that kept her cells acting 17 years younger and gut bacteria as healthy as an infant’s. Longevity goals, anyone?
This is the mask I bought and recommend to everyone in my family
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I don’t know about you, but I’m being inundated with online ads for masks. Lots of them look great, but how can you tell which ones will really keep you safe?
I went shopping and found masks that checked all the boxes for me, and I want to share it with you.
Kill the germs on your phone with this UV light case
Your phone frequently touches your face and hands. Keep it clean with this UV Sanitizer that bathes your smartphone in UV-C light, which actually breaks down the DNA of bacteria and other microorganisms.