14 DAY TRIAL // Touch screens are indeed a great way to interact with devices these days, but since their popularity is quickly growing, it’s good to know that in order to prevent viruses from spreading around, it’s very important to sanitize your devices every once in a while.
Microsoft has decided to provide some recommendations on how to do this on a Surface tablet, especially because this particular device is being used by hospitals and clinics across the world.
Basically, it all comes down to a number of solutions that do the job for you, but make sure that you only use one that’s recommended by Microsoft in order to make sure that you won’t damage the tablet.
Here’s what Microsoft said today in a post:
“Healthcare customers can sanitize Microsoft Surface2 and Surface Pro2 devices using one of our recommended solutions—PDI Sani-Cloth Plus, CaviWipes, Covidien Alcohol Prep Pads, or any similar wipes with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) solution under 70%--without risk of damaging the device.
These same solutions can also be used to clean the Surface Type Cover 2 (except fabric area) and Touch Cover 2. In general, users should not douse the unit with solution, but rather use pre-moistened wipes or apply IPA to application cloth and use the cloth on the unit. We do not recommend the use of bleach-based products.”