Mobile phones can act as a “trojan horse” for pathogenic microorganisms, according to the authors of one research paper about germs on cellphones.

A new survey has reignited the debate about smartphone cleanliness, suggesting our beloved devices might be harbouring more germs than a toilet seat. While the exact numbers vary, the study ...

BERLIN: Do you swipe before you wipe? Many of us might be tempted to check our smartphones while using the toilet, but microbiologists aren’t sure that’s the most hygienic of habits.

In fact, a study by the University of Arizona found that the average cellphone has more germs than a toilet seat—10 times more, to be exact. Follow these steps for deep cleaning your smartphone ...

Aside from bidet and bowl cleaning functions, the toilet generates a flushing sound to mask embarrassing bowel noises. The functions can all be accessed by a smartphone. Users need to download ...

Even more disturbing is how similarly young campers prioritize smartphones and toilet paper. Respondents younger than 25 years old consider a smartphone (28 percent) almost as important as toilet ...

Make sure your cloth is only slightly wet to avoid soaking your phone in water. For waterproof phones (IP67 and above), it's best to clean the device with a damp cloth instead of submerging or ...