How to Make Your Phone Case Last Longer

A phone case's job is to absorb damage, which means it eventually shows wear. But a few habits stretch its life and keep it doing its job instead of falling apart early.

What wears a case out

• Repeated drops, which crack and loosen the case
• Heat and sunlight, which yellow clear cases and weaken plastic
• Oils and dirt, which break down materials over time

Habits that help

• Wipe the case weekly to remove oils and grit
• Keep clear cases out of prolonged direct sun
• Replace the case once it cracks or the corners compress

When to replace it

A case that has cracked, warped, or lost its grip no longer protects well. Once the corners compress from an impact, they won't absorb the next one as effectively. A worn case gives false confidence.

Treat a case as a consumable that protects an expensive phone. Weekly cleaning and prompt replacement when it cracks keep the phone safe for the life of the device.