Key Takeaways
- Switching out phone cases keeps your device feeling fresh and reduces bacteria buildup for better hygiene.
- Different cases suit various activities and environments, such as prioritizing drop protection and specific functionality.
- Multiple cases can extend lifespan, enhance resale value, and attract more buyers on the market.
I love my phone and it’s basically an extension of my hand these days. When it comes to protecting that precious device, I’m not messing around. That’s why, over the years, I’ve amassed a whole collection of phone cases. And there are good reasons for that.
1 Changing Phone Cases Can Keep Your Device Feeling New
I’ve always found that switching up my phone case every so often leaves my device feeling fresh and brand new. It’s kind of like rearranging the furniture—making some simple changes to what you see every day can make things feel more interesting.
As humans, we’re naturally drawn to novelty and new experiences. But once we get used to something, that initial excitement wears off quickly. By swapping cases on a regular basis, I create little moments of variety that fight against getting bored of my phone.
I’ve also found that better hygiene is another bonus of regularly changing phone covers. Phones are total germ magnets, so swapping cases encourages me to clean my device more often.
As a bit of a clean freak, whenever I take off an old case, I always use rubbing alcohol to wipe down both the case and my phone itself (it has a screen protector, so I don’t worry about the oleophobic coating on the screen) before putting on a fresh case. This helps ensure bacteria doesn’t build up over time and keeps my phone feeling sanitized.
2 One Phone Case Cannot Meet All Your Needs
My daily life is full of different activities that require switching up the case on my phone. I might start the day at a professional meeting where I want a slim, minimalist case that looks nice with my work clothes and easily slips into my pocket. But after that, I head to the gym for an intense workout or some outdoor activity. So I’ll want something with better drop protection since who knows what might happen while I’m rock climbing.
If I’m running to the store quickly, a case with a built-in cardholder would be perfect. But when I’m using my phone for a long period, a pop socket or ring holder case helps with ergonomics. However, those types might not work as well if I need to mount my phone in the car.
The environments I take my phone into also vary a lot. Obviously, a waterproof case is a must for beach days or water sports. But that would be overkill for everyday use since it’s bigger and bulkier than I need. The same goes for cases made to keep phones cooler, like the PHOOZY. They are great if I live somewhere hot or use apps that really heat the phone a lot, but not as important somewhere cooler.
3 Rotating Phone Cases Can Extend the Lifespan of Each Individual Case
If you use the same phone case all the time, it starts showing signs of wear in the same spots. The corners get scuffed, the back develops little scratches from being placed on surfaces, and the edges may fray or start peeling away from continuous use. I’ve noticed my silicone cases tend to stretch out a bit if I use them for too long.
But if you rotate through a few different cases, it can slow this process down and help them keep fitting tightly for longer. By switching it up, the wear is spread out across multiple cases instead of always affecting the same one.
Another benefit of rotating phone cases is that each case is limited in its exposure to environmental elements. Your phone case is out and about dealing with sunlight, humidity changes, and temperature swings. By switching cases, no individual case has to constantly face these elements, which can potentially cause color fading from UV rays or material breakdown from moisture over time.
4 Multiple Cases Can Enhance Your Phone’s Resale Value
Whenever I have to sell a phone of mine, I like to show that I took good care of it. One way I do this is by including a few different case options that I used. From a seller’s perspective, offering multiple case options with the phone makes my listing stand out compared to others. Buyers can see that I cared about keeping the phone safe from scratches or drops.
Not only does this give a sense that the device was carefully looked after, but it also provides a bonus for whoever buys it. They’re not just getting a used phone; they’ll have some style options right away to customize the device to their taste. In addition to that, including some cases could help my listing attract more interest than others.
From improving my phone’s lifespan to enhancing its retail value, there are a variety of reasons I switch out my phone cases regularly. And with so many on the market, I can find ones that meet the needs of different scenarios and environments.
