- Designed to make cleaning and disinfecting devices safe and easy.
- Idle for kids as they prepare to remote learning.
Dubai: Smart devices such as iPads and smartphones collect a lot of germs and bacteria from being constantly handled and passed around.
As kids prepare for back to remote learning when schools reopen, concerns of parents are going to be paramount and they should be taking every precaution they can to stay safe, healthy and disrupt the spread of Covid-19.
Cleaning a naked phone or a tablet can prove to be challenging as device manufacturers like Apple warn users to avoid getting moisture in any opening, and not to submerge electronic devices in any cleaning agents.
Research recently published in the Journal of Hospital Infection shows coronaviruses can be disinfected in one minute using 6271% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% bleach.
The Hong Kong-based company Catalyst has launched waterproof cases that are designed to make cleaning and disinfecting devices safe and easy using most of the validated cleaning methods that kill Covid-19 including soap and water or an alcohol solution to keep them free of germs and bacteria.
“No matter which methods you choose, we want you to know there are solutions to help ensure effective phone hygiene, especially during this time. Airtight cases protect the devices from dust, dirt and small particles that can scratch the surface of the devices. It provides an easy, safe way to keep your device clean apart from the drop proof of up to 6.6 feet,” June Lai, Co-Founder and CEO of Catalyst, said.
Catalyst is available in more than 70 countries around the world and from major retailers.