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Cleaning and disinfecting devices is important for ensuring they're safe for students and staff to continue using. Below you'll find instructions on cleaning various electronic devices that are commonly touched.

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  • Unplug the microphone from the computer
  • Clean the microphone with a  damp cloth, focusing around the receiver end and the plug.
  • Allow the microphone to dry completely before plugging back into the receiver.
  • Lightspeed Disinfecting Guide

Desk Phones

  • Unplug the phone from the wall
  • Wipe down the handset in its entirety
  • Wipe down the keypad, ensuring you get between all the buttons.
  • After letting the phone dry, plug it back into the wall.
    • If the phone doesn't light up after being plugged in, remove it from the port you plugged it into and try another one.

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  • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, or similar items. 
  • Avoid excessive wiping, which might cause damage. 
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
  • Keep liquids away from the product, unless otherwise noted for specific products.
  • Don't get moisture into any openings.
  • Don't use aerosol sprays, bleaches, or abrasives.
  • Don't spray cleaners directly onto the item.

Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my Apple product? 
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don't use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don't submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don't use on fabric or leather surfaces.

Mobile Devices

iPads and iPods can follow this as well, as it is based on the guides linked to above.

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