The end of the day arrives and you have to charge your mobile phone to avoid being cut off, but the truth is that everyone has their own habits and both the placement of the mobile phone and the place from which it is charged becomes very personal. However, there are certain aspects that must be changed if we leave it in places that can be dangerous, since many times we do not realize that we have an electronic device.
Possibly, you have heard news about the explosion of mobile batteries, which can cause terrible accidents, but the worst of all is that it can seriously affect our health and that of our loved ones. Luckily, technology is advancing by leaps and bounds and mobile phones integrate increasingly sophisticated features. Among them is reinforcing the security of all its internal elements to avoid any unforeseen event. But not all devices are perfect, far from it.
Many experts have verified that these components are more harmful than you think, since they contain highly flammable materials, so it is advisable to write down a series of indications that the OCU (Organization of Consumers and Users) has put on the table to charge your mobile in safe places and alert all users of its catastrophic consequences if you don’t.
What problems can arise when charging your mobile?
The most reputable mobile phone manufacturers do not want to get their fingers caught and are committed to establishing protection standards to guarantee that their products have been fully tested and registered with the label of the current safety regulations for radio equipment. In this way, the most modern devices usually come with a solid battery charging system that, when it reaches 100% of its capacity, automatically stops so as not to cause overheating.
However, it is not always as reliable as it seems, and there have already been some altercations that have taken place recently. We have already seen that the iPhone 12 supposedly produced radiation emissions that were harmful, or in the case of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which was removed from stores due to problems with its charger.
Be that as it may, even if the mobile battery is in good condition, you always have to be cautious. This type of electric battery is made up of lithium ions that can degrade if they are in the sun for a long time or in areas where heat is predominant. As a result of its misuse, this construction of materials could jump into the air and catch fire in a matter of seconds. On the other hand, knocks and shocks to the battery when your smartphone hits the ground is also usually a symptom of deterioration, causing thermal leaks.
Tips to charge your mobile battery safely
At this point, you will probably be interested in writing down the recommendations to start taking care of your mobile battery so that it continues to stay in perfect condition:
- Do not make the mistake of leaving your cell phone charging next to stoves or in the sunlight, as consequences will appear that worsen the functioning of your phone, especially in the summer months, which is when the heat is most pressing.
- Make sure your cables are not frayed and that your charger does not have significant damage. This will encourage charging not to be carried out correctly and the mobile phone to end up reaching maximum temperatures due to the charging effort.
- Do not cover your phone with objects that do not breathe, such as pillows or cushions, while you are charging it. Also do not place it next to curtains or books, which are the materials that most often burn in a supposed case of a battery explosion.
- Your phone will warn you if you need to replace the battery or stop using it altogether.
