"How to clean your credit card" is a video posted by CreditCards.com.

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Cleaning frequently touched items like door knobs, light switches, and car handles has become more important as Covid-19 has spread across the globe.Credit cards are often handled many times a day and should be washed to help prevent the spread of germs.

The chips and magnetic strips on the front and back of the cards are designed to be resistant to water.Specialty products aren't needed to keep a credit card clean.

A special type of plastic is used in credit cards.Check with the credit card issuer to find out what material the card is made of.The most effective and safe cleaning product will likely be determined by this.Titanium may need special treatment, as it is more tolerant to heavy cleaning supplies.

Instead of spraying directly onto the credit card, household cleaners can be sprayed on a paper towel, clean rag or fresh cotton ball.It is better to pour alcohol on a cleaning tool than on the card.After applying cleaner, wipe the card with a paper towel, rag or cotton ball.It is not necessary to scrub profusely or with lots of elbow grease, as rubbing too hard can wipe away ink on some cards.Depending on the strength of the cleaner, a 10 to 20 second wipe down should suffice.Before putting the card in a wallet or purse, allow it to dry completely.

It is similar to washing hands to clean a credit card.To wash the card, lightly wet it with running water and use a small amount of soap.Let it dry completely.The cards should be washed for at least 20 seconds.

There are a few important things to remember when cleaning a credit card.

It is a good idea to wash a credit card after each use.Once a day to once a week is enough depending on the method, location and card used.

As often as a few times per day, a cashier, server or bartender will take a single credit card through a strip or chip machine.Obviously being the only person touching a credit card remains safest, but even touching the card to the machine can spread germs.It is necessary to give the card to someone else.Credit cards can be cleaned frequently to avoid spreading germs at home or in stores.

Regardless of how often it is cleaned, minimizing contact among a credit card and surfaces found in stores or restaurants remains preferable.

Instead of using a chip, use a card with no chip at all.The card is held over the machine without touching it.Modern cards can be used to pay.The card will have a contactless symbol printed on it.The issuer can request an updated card design by calling the number on the back of the card.