Most people only think of potatoes as food, but this humble vegetable hides a surprising household use. Rubbing a raw potato slice on a phone screen can actually remove fingerprints, reduce smudges, and create a temporary anti-fog, anti-glare effect.
It’s one of those old tricks you try once… and suddenly you can’t stop using it.

⭐ Why a Potato Works on Phone Screens
Potatoes contain natural starches that:
- Remove oils and fingerprints
- Reduce fogging from breath or humidity
- Leave a thin film that makes the screen look clearer
- Help prevent smudging for a few hours
This doesn’t damage the phone — it simply cleans and conditions the glass naturally.
🥔 Quick Potato Screen-Cleaning Recipe
✅ Ingredients:
- 1 small raw potato
- 1 microfiber cloth
- A few drops of water (optional)
✅ How to Use:
- Cut a small slice of raw potato.
- Rub the cut side gently over your phone screen in circular motions.
- Let the starch film sit for 20–30 seconds.
- Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
- Optional: lightly dampen the cloth for a shinier finish.
Your screen becomes:
- Clearer
- Less oily
- Less reflective
- Smudge-resistant
A weird trick… but it works!




