If you love taking your phone everywhere — especially to the beach — you might want to pause and rethink. Experts are sounding the alarm: sun, sand, and salty seawater could be silently destroying your phone faster than you realize.
Lee Elliott, Chief Product Officer at Compare and Recycle, says, “Phones are our lifeline on trips, but most just aren’t built to handle the brutal combo of sun, sea, and sand.” Think about it: those tiny grains of sand can clog up your speakers and charging ports, while the hot sun can cause your device to overheat and malfunction.
Here’s the deal — if you must bring your phone to the beach, take these simple steps to protect it: slip it into a waterproof pouch, keep it in the shade, or switch it to low power or airplane mode. If sand does get inside, don’t try poking it out with sharp objects. Instead, gently brush it away or use something sticky like Blu-tack to safely remove the grit.
But wait, phone danger doesn’t stop there. TikTok user @travel.by.the.books shared a crucial airport security tip that many travelers overlook. She reveals that leaving your phone loose in the TSA bins during screening is the number one way to get it stolen. Security insiders confirm that phones are the most commonly stolen items at checkpoints, thanks to distracted travelers.
Her advice? Always keep your phone zipped safely inside your bag when going through security to avoid becoming the next victim.
So, whether you’re soaking up the sun or rushing through airport lines, protecting your phone is a must if you want to keep those precious memories safe. Don’t let one careless moment ruin your entire trip!
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