Remove Scratches on Your Phone Screen with a Baking Soda Trick

September 28, 2020, 3:23 pm | Read time: 2 minutes

The smartphone’s display has a few small scratches? Baking soda and a bit of water can help. TECHBOOK shows how to make those small scratches disappear and restore your smartphone’s shine.

Does your smartphone’s display look heavily worn and have many scratches? With baking soda, you can restore the smartphone’s shine and remove small blemishes. Everything you need might already be in your kitchen.

What You Need to Remove Scratches

a packet of baking soda
a teaspoon
a bowl
a splash of water
a small cloth

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Step 1: Mix Baking Soda

Pour the baking soda into the bowl and add a splash of water. Then stir everything vigorously with the spoon. The liquid should solidify after a short time.

Step 2: Apply to the Display Scratches

Take a small dab of the baking soda foam and apply it to the display. Now gently massage the foam over the display and scratches with the cloth.

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Step 3: Wipe the Display and Check for Scratches

Simply wipe away the excess foam with the cloth. The display should be not only clean but also free of micro-scratches. However, this trick does not work for larger scratches.

Protect the Display from Scratches Afterwards

To avoid getting new small scratches on the display afterward, a protective film is recommended. These so-called armored films are available for around ten euros for all current models online. The necessary tools for application are included, but you’ll need a steady hand. If in doubt, get help.

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If you want to be extra cautious, you can also get a flip cover. This encloses the smartphone from the back and covers the display with a flap element. Although these covers protect the display and the entire phone very well from scratches, they compromise aesthetics. The smartphone’s design is no longer visible. The flip cover can also interfere with photography.

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