Stay germ-free this winter with the right gear for you and your tech

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Stay germ-free this winter with the right gear for you and your tech
Clean your tech with Phonesoap. Credit: Helena Lopes on Unsplash

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“Wash your hands” may be the mantra for 2020, but what good are clean hands when, after a good scrub, you grab for your grimy phone or sit down with your fingerprint-smudged tablet? It’s enough to crank your germaphobe OCD into serious overtime, we know.

A safer bet is to keep your hands — and your tech — clean in the first place. These PhoneSoap gadgets and other picks will help you think only clean thoughts this winter. Now through Nov. 30, take 20% off your entire purchase on PhoneSoap.


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Scrub your phone

Did you know your phone is dirtier than a public toilet? Let that sink in for a minute — or don’t. Since disinfecting sprays and tech don’t mix, try the PhoneSoap Pro instead. It uses UV rays to zap 99.9% of germs in a measly five minutes. Throw your earbuds in there, too.

Scrub the air you share

If you have roommates (or not), this air purifier will help keep your shared indoor air pure and pathogen-free. It also helps eliminate pet dander, so you can snuggle with your emotional support animal on those winter nights.

Deep clean all your devices

HomeSoap is basically the same UV disinfecting device as PhoneSoap, but bigger. Put your tablet, remotes, water bottle, kids’ toys, or Nintendo Switch in there and they’ll emerge squeaky clean.

Power up your Qi

This handy gadget sanitizes and charges up your phone with Qi wireless technology. Tuck your phone in at night and you’ll be ready to ‘gram on a clean screen first thing in the morn.

Sanitize without the clinical smell

This stuff is addictive. Besides the fact that its alcohol is derived from sugar cane and it uses plant-based moisturizers, you’ll smell like you ate coconut cream pie with your hands.

Leave no fingerprints

Keep all your screens smooth and shiny in between sanitizing sessions with this odor-free, alcohol-free, ammonia-free solution. A bonus microfiber cloth is included.

Make it a hands-free day

After you disinfect your hands and devices, let the Echo take the wheel. Play podcasts, turn on the bedroom light, check the surf report, and call for takeout without touching a darn thing.

Save face

If you touch your face with dirty paws, don’t panic! This medical-grade spray doesn’t have any alcohol or harsh chemicals, so you can use it directly on your mug and feel clean instantly.

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