Modern smartphones are designed with a type of scratch-resistant screen called Gorilla Glass. This special glass has the characteristics of being light, thin and above all resistant to impact and scratches. In theory, therefore, even if you try to swipe a key on a mobile phone screen, this should not be scratched at all (but don't do that you never know). We talked about this extensively in the article on how much a screen protector film really needs on your mobile phone.
Despite the Gorilla Glass, however, in the event of a fall or if the screen smears on the asphalt or on the ground with stones or even on particularly pointed keys, the phone may scratch or show cracks that spoil the aesthetics and may also affect the operation of the mobile phone itself.
Although the best and safest way to repair an Android smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy or the scratched and scratched iPhone is to replace the screen, in the case of less serious damage and more superficial and small scratches it is possible to try some DIY solutions. you.
NOTE: Before trying any of these methods, be sure to turn off the phone, remove the battery (if possible) and seal the phone ports with tape to prevent liquids from getting inside. Keep in mind that the following methods, which are proven to work although they may seem bizarre at times, are effective for minor scratches and damage, but do not solve anything in case of cracks on the screen.
Rubbing toothpaste on the phone screen, although it may not work with real scratches and cracks, still remains a very effective method of cleaning it.
As an alternative to baking soda, baby talcum powder mixed with water can be used in the same way.
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Despite the Gorilla Glass, however, in the event of a fall or if the screen smears on the asphalt or on the ground with stones or even on particularly pointed keys, the phone may scratch or show cracks that spoil the aesthetics and may also affect the operation of the mobile phone itself.
Although the best and safest way to repair an Android smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy or the scratched and scratched iPhone is to replace the screen, in the case of less serious damage and more superficial and small scratches it is possible to try some DIY solutions. you.
NOTE: Before trying any of these methods, be sure to turn off the phone, remove the battery (if possible) and seal the phone ports with tape to prevent liquids from getting inside. Keep in mind that the following methods, which are proven to work although they may seem bizarre at times, are effective for minor scratches and damage, but do not solve anything in case of cracks on the screen.
1) Repair scratches with toothpaste
Toothpaste is the most popular method for repairing scratches on a plastic screen phone. Toothpastes work with screen scratches because they are abrasive. You can then put some normal toothpaste (not the gel based one) on a cotton ball or on a cotton swab or on a soft and clean cloth and then rub it with circular movements on the scratched part of the screen, until the line does not disappear. Finally, use a damp cloth to clean the screen from the toothpaste.Rubbing toothpaste on the phone screen, although it may not work with real scratches and cracks, still remains a very effective method of cleaning it.
2) Baking soda
This method, very artisanal and homemade to remove scratches, requires creating a thick paste using baking soda and water in a bowl which can then be applied using a clean cloth by rubbing it on the phone screen with circular movements. The risk of this method is related to the use of water, which must be very careful not to penetrate inside the smartphone. As soon as finished, clean the screen with a slightly damp cloth.As an alternative to baking soda, baby talcum powder mixed with water can be used in the same way.
3) Vegetable oil
For small hidden scratches, vegetable oil appears to work well as a temporary solution. A small drop of vegetable oil over the scratches can work not as a repair, but to cover them.4) Cerium oxide for glass screens
A chemical method that seems to have good results in correcting and fixing scratches on a glass screen is to use cerium oxide. This compound that you can rub on the smartphone screen to remove scratches, can be done at home by mixing cerium oxide powder with water. Alternatively you can buy Cerium Oxide-based smoothing and polishing for glass on Amazon.5) Car creams
Ready-made creams such as 3M Scratch or Turtle Wax can be purchased on Amazon and are made to repair scratches and scratches on the lights and glass of the machine. In this case no strange or complicated method is invented, just apply the cream on a soft and clean cloth trying to remove any scratches from the screen.6) sandpaper or magic gum
Scratches can be removed from the body or back of the phone using sandpaper . This type of solution to be avoided for the mobile phone screen which can instead be more damaged, is particularly effective for smoothing the edges of a smartphone chipped at the corners. If you want to try it, it is important to use fine sandpaper of the less abrasive type or a magic rubber, and use it with very little pressure on the phone, being careful not to scratch the plastic surface even more.7) Try with a tempered glass film
If you have a smartphone with a scratched, but not damaged or cracked screen, you can cover the lines and hide the scarred and damaged parts by applying a new layer on the screen with a tempered glass film (you can buy it on Amazon for almost every model mobile phone).READ ALSO: How to clean the LCD screen of smartphones, monitors and TVs
