Can’t find Clorox wipes? Use this UV Shield to sanitize your phone.

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-04-07 09:00:00 UTC

TL;DR: Stay extra safe by using the UV Shield, a portable smart phone sanitizer that’s on sale for $49.99 as of April 7.

Everyone from your local healthcare professionals, to the CDC, to Will Ferrell has reiterated that the best way to fight the global pandemic is by washing your hands. And if you’ve already adopted a rigorous hand-washing routine, great job! We’re proud of you. There’s just one thing: if you aren’t cleaning your phone, too, you’re basically compromising the benefits of hand-washing every time you use it.

Just wiping your cell phone off with a product that has at least 70 percent isopropyl alcohol will work just fine. Apple recommends Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, while the CDC suggests any household disinfectants registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. But alas, it is practically impossible to come across any wipes in stores these days. That’s where this UV Shield comes in handy.

The intelliARMOR UV Shield uses UV-C light to sanitize your phone without the need for harsh wipes, chemicals, or excessive heat. All you have to do is place your phone (compatible up to 6.5 inches) inside the device and close the lid. You can choose between a five-minute, 10-minute, or 15-minute disinfection time by pressing the button once, twice, or three times. You just need a USB port and you’re good to go.

The best part is that you can use it for more than just your phone. The UV Shield can sanitize pretty much anything you can fit inside of it: keys, jewelry, earbuds, watches, pacifiers, etc. 

It won’t get rid of all the pesky germs in your life, but it’ll definitely make a difference. Usually $59.99, you can grab this portable phone sanitizer on sale for just $49.99.