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Your phone goes everywhere with you. Your laptop sits on your desk collecting crumbs from lunch. Your headphones get sweaty during workouts, and your TV remote passes through everyone's hands. These devices are constant companions, yet most of us barely think about cleaning them until they're visibly grimy. The reality is sobering: studies consistently show that everyday devices harbor shocking amounts of bacteria. And the problem isn't just that our tech is dirty — it's that we often clean it incorrectly. Harsh cleaners, too much moisture, and wrong techniques can damage equipment, no matter how cheap or expensive it is. Here's how to clean your gadgets safely without risking a fried circuit or voided warranty. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! More from Tom's Guide How to clean a desktop PC in 9 easy stepsYour earbuds are disgusting — here's how to clean themHow to clean sports headphones after a workout
