Though Apple has officially stopped selling screen protector films for the iPhone and the iPod Touch, you may still want to have them in order to protect the screen of your expensive mobile device from scratches, dirt or even your own fingerprints.
Screen protectors are easily available for all popular mobile devices and they are pretty cheap, so much so that you may end up paying more for shipping than for the product itself.
That said, if you can’t find a good cover film that will exactly fit the screen of your current cell phone, you can easily build one on your own for free using material that is already available in your home.
Scratch Proof your Cell Phone Screen
All you need is a ruler (to measure the screen size of your gadget), some clear packing tape (that will act as the cover), a bowl of water with some soap and an old credit card to firm apply that homemade screen protector to your cell phone screen.
The video is produced by Howcast.com and it shares another very useful tip — avoid putting your cell phone in the same pocket that has your keys and /or loose coins.
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This is the lamest advice I ever read. Although packing tape will protect the screen from scratching, it will also make it cloudy and reflect all the glare when trying to use it outdoors. If you want to do it right and maintain screen visibility I suggest that you try the NuShield DayVue antireflective screen protector. The DayVue offers excellent scratch protection and the film will disperse sun glare from reflecting back into your eyes. Unlike the packing tape, the DayVue is very easy to install and can be removed without leaving heavy adhesive residue.