Expert reveals 5 ways to clean up your scratched phone screen using items you probably have lying around the house

Nothing ruins the aesthetic of a shiny new phone with a trendy case quite like a scratched screen - but for many clumsy phone owners, it sometimes seems unavoidable.

However, specialists in repairing phone screens have revealed some ways in which you can remove scratches on your device - and you can make them look good as new using just a few household items. 

Specialists at Me and My Glass have revealed ways to help remove scratches and marks on phone screens to restore them to their former glory without paying a fortune for full screen replacements.

John Cutts said: 'Scratches on a phone screen can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with as it can tarnish a device's appearance.

'If you're looking to resell your phone scratches on the screen are just one of the things that can affect how much you sell your phone for.

'The good news is if the scratch is just surface level there's still a chance the screen can be revived.'

Here, he reveals the common household items that will help you scrub your screen clean... 

John Cutts of Me and My Glass urged Brits to resist splashing out on a full screen replacement for superficial damage, instead recommending toothpaste or vegetable oil

1. Toothpaste

Toothpaste can help to buff out minor scratches which have not caused excessive damage to the screen.

However, this will only work with a standard toothpaste rather than gel as standard toothpastes are very slightly abrasive, helping it get rid of superficial scratches.

Mr Cutts added: 'Make sure to give the device a thorough wipe with a microfibre cloth afterwards to get rid of any smudge marks caused.'

He advised using a microfibre cloth to clean up after use of all of the recommended items. 

2. Baking soda

Baking soda is often hailed as a great cleaning aid - and this applies to removing phone scratches too. 

It can be applied to a smartphone screen by mixing it with distilled water and using the paste to clean the scratches before wiping.

3. Baby powder

Mixing baby powder with drops of water created a similarly applicable paste, which can be effective on light scratches. 

This can be a great way to add value to your phone at little expense if you have baby powder lying around anyway.

4. Rubber eraser

If you have children but they are slightly too old for baby powder to be kicking around your home, you will likely have a rubber eraser instead.

This can be used as it comes to gently buff away scratches. The friction caused by the buffing motion will soften the eraser and cause it to fill in the scratch gently.

5. Vegetable oil

Adding a small drop of vegetable oil to the scratch and rubbing it in can conceal damage. 

However, it is important to remember that this is only a temporary fix and that the scratch is likely to become visible again over time.