Extensions of ourselves, our smartphones also require regular maintenance. Every day we unlock our mobile companion more than 100 times a day (Tecmark figures). We even take them to the toilet. To guarantee their longevity and avoid getting covered in microbes, a little cleaning is not too much trouble. An innovative and economical method, called “the straw technique”, is emerging and could well change the way we maintain our precious digital companions.
Despite their sophistication, our smartphones still face an invisible but omnipresent enemy: dust. The latter sneakily infiltrates the smallest nooks and crannies of our devices, particularly in the charging ports. This gradual accumulation of microscopic debris can have more serious consequences than one imagines: charging problems, faulty connections, and even deterioration of internal components.
An ingenious solution at your fingertips
Some slightly manic users have therefore developed new techniques to effectively clean our phones. The straw method presents itself as an alternative solution to traditional cleaning, which is often expensive and not always effective. This method is based on a simple principle: the creation of a targeted vacuum system using everyday materials.
To implement this technique, all you need is a regular straw and a plastic bottle. Turning these items into a precise cleaning tool requires a few simple steps. The upper part of the bottle, including the cap, is cut to create a funnel. A hole, calibrated to the dimensions of the straw, is drilled in the cap. The straw is then securely attached using strong glue or a glue gun.
Using this homemade device is just as simple as making it. By connecting the whole thing to a domestic vacuum cleaner, we obtain a precision tool capable of reaching the most inaccessible areas of our smartphone. The straw, thanks to its reduced diameter, allows precise targeting of charging ports and other sensitive openings, while the suction power of the vacuum cleaner, ideally adjustable, effectively extracts unwanted particles.
This approach has several advantages. First, its ridiculous cost makes it accessible to everyone. Then, the possibility of reuse makes it a sustainable solution, perfectly in line with current environmental concerns. Finally, its ease of use makes it accessible to all users, both novice and experienced.
- Dust accumulated in smartphone ports can cause serious malfunctions
- The straw technique uses a regular straw and plastic bottle transformed into a precise cleaning tool
- This economical and reusable solution allows effective cleaning of hard-to-reach areas of your smartphone
