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How to Remove Scratches From Phone Screen: When you pull out your phone to use Face ID, there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing a new scratch on the screen that blocks your reflection. (Except when Face ID doesn’t work at all or the whole screen is cracked). Not only are these scratches annoying, but they also make it hard to see the screen and, if they’re deep enough, can even make it hard to use the touchscreen.
So, how do you fix these scratches on the phone screen? There are many things to choose from. But before you do anything, make sure your phone is turned off and that you don’t get any liquids or dirt in it. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, it could hurt you and leave you with more damage to fix.
How to Remove Scratches From Phone Screen
The Glass Polish Method
The cerium oxide in glass polish kits, which can also be used to clean car windows and watch cases, can also be used to gently polish a smartphone. Overall, polishing the glass of the phone is a good way to fix a scratched screen, especially if you only need to fix a few small scratches. Also, many glass polish kits for phones come with buffing pads and other tools to get into tight corners and other hard-to-reach places.
But there are a few things you should know before you use a glass polish on your phone. Even though it makes the touch screen of a phone look smooth again, it removes the thickness of the entire pane of glass at the surface level. You might get rid of small scratches and make deeper gouges less noticeable, but in the end, you are making the glass thinner.
The Toothpaste Method
A glass polishing kit is more expensive than toothpaste. People say that you can use toothpaste to get rid of scratches on a phone’s touch screen, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find that this is a bit controversial and has different results. Try this method at your own risk, which is why we suggest it.
Also, most people say that this method works best on screen covers made of plastic. So, if you have nothing to lose and want to give it a try before replacing it with a liquid screen protector, make sure to use non-gel toothpaste and a soft cloth. Toothpaste is made to be a mild abrasive, so you don’t want to spread it all over the screen. Instead, focus on specific spots and scratches. Also, make sure to cover any holes or ports that you don’t want to get clogged up with toothpaste.
Invest in a Liquid Screen Protector
Don’t let your screen get scratched in the first place by using a liquid screen protector, which is the best long-lasting screen protection you can find. The Pela Canopy comes in a glass vial with a cork that can be used more than once. It can cover and protect at least three phones.
So, do screen protectors that use liquid work? Yes! And, in fact, a liquid screen protector fills in the tiny cracks, making the glass screen stronger than ever and keeping your phone from getting scratched, dropped, or hit hard. Also, Canopy is oleophobic, so it doesn’t stick to oily fingers.
Magic Erasers
Magic Erasers like the ones sold by Mr. Clean are just the right size to get out small scratches on your phone. But a magic eraser’s looks aren’t always what they seem. They are rough and kind of work like wet sandpaper, so use the same care as with the first method.
Baking soda
- Mix two parts baking soda and one part water in a bowl.
- Stir until it forms a thick paste.
- Apply the paste to a clean, soft cloth and gently rub in a circular motion on the phone’s scratches.
- After this, wipe your screen with a fresh, slightly dampened cloth to remove any excess.