How often should you clean a phone case?

Weekly for hygiene. More often if you work in dirty environments or set your phone on public surfaces.

Can you put a phone case in the dishwasher?

Silicone and hard plastic cases can technically survive, but hand washing is gentler and just as effective.

Wipe with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Condition with leather conditioner. Never soak leather.

Bacteria and sweat trapped between the case and phone. Remove and clean both the case and the back of your phone regularly.

Electronics

Your phone case need regular cleaning to perform well and last longer. Here's the safe way to do it without damaging sensitive components.

1
Remove the case from the phone
Take the case off to clean it separately. Never clean the case while it's on the phone.
2
Wash with soapy water
Scrub the case with warm water and Lemon Glow Dish Soap using a soft brush. Clean inside and out.
3
Treat discoloration
For yellowed clear cases, make a baking soda paste and scrub. For silicone, isopropyl alcohol removes stains effectively.
4
Rinse and dry completely
Rinse under running water and dry with a microfiber cloth. Ensure it's fully dry before putting it back on the phone.

TIPClean your phone case weekly. It touches every surface your phone does and transfers bacteria to your face during calls.
TIPClear phone cases yellow over time from UV exposure. This is chemical degradation that cleaning can slow but not fully reverse.
TIPIsopropyl alcohol wipes are the fastest way to disinfect a phone case between deep cleans.

XUsing bleach on silicone cases, which degrades the material and can cause it to become sticky.
XPutting the case back on before it's completely dry, which traps moisture against the phone.
XUsing abrasive scrubbers on clear cases, which creates micro-scratches that look cloudy.

Baking soda paste, hydrogen peroxide soak, or UV exposure in sunlight can reduce yellowing. Severe yellowing is permanent chemical degradation.