As people rely more and more heavily on technology, not only does everyone have a mobile phone each, some people may also own several portable devices. Therefore, choosing a good portable power bank has become an issue that people are more and more concerned about. However, most people think that there are no worries once they’ve chosen a safe and qualifed portable power bank. It is because portable power banks are becoming more and more common that made people easily neglect the fact that portable power banks also require correct usage habits. People often forget that portable power banks that are available everywhere and can be used anywhere, also require correct storage; they can be easily damaged due to carelessness!Next, let’s see if you have the following charging habits; we’ll also share some tips on how to use portable power banks and how to store them correctly in order to prolong the usage life of your portable power bank.

Many people leave their portable power banks anywhere they want, and forget that where they are stored matters a lot to the portable power banks. Some people are used to watching videos while they are cooking in the kitchen or they leave their portable power banks in their cars for extended periods of time or that they often drop their portable power banks by accident; these actions often damage the portable power bank without your noticing. The best storage method is to avoid placing them in environments with high temperatures, direct sunlight exposures or high humidity. You must also avoid having flammable objects around the portable power bank while charging; this is the correct way to use your portable power bank.

Do you leave your portable power bank anywhere you want?Your habit determines the usage life of your portable power bank

The portable power bank was working fine when you went on a business trip earlier, but now it’s suddenly broken when you want to use it again? Is the portable power bank that I purchased an inferior product?Frequent charging and using of portable power banks can actually prolong their usage lives; charging portable power banks when they are completely dead can easily cause them to fail. The best way is to check the remaining power of the portable power banks regularly every 2-4 weeks and let it fully charge when there is only one bar of the remaining power left. Also, store the portable power bank in a cool and shady place.

You don’t use it often, but it is broken when you want to use it?

According to the characteristics of lithium batteries, it’s not good to both “under-charge or over-charge” the battery. If you forgot that you were charging the portable power bank and did not unplug the charger when the portable power bank is fully charged, it will cause over-charging, which will increase the failure rate of the portable power bank significantly. Therefore, the charging time is also very important. Try to avoid using the portable device when charging the portable power bank and also avoid charging when unattended or when you’re sleeping at night, to ensure charging safety.

To prevent portable power banks from being dead when you want to use them, you might as well keep it charging constantly!

Many people like to have charging cable sets inserted in power outlets all over their houses to make charging more convenient; however, the price of these charging cable sets may be cheap but there’s no guarantee as to  their quality. Is it safe to charge portable power banks with these? Charging adapaters and charging cables included by the original manufacturer have passed safety regulation inspections and they also have larger currents; not only can they charge more efficiently, they are also safer. Purchasing unknown brands of charging cables and chargers or ones that are too cheap or using charging cables and chargers that are too old or damaged, can easily expose yourself to unsafe environments that can further cause charging dangers.

You often lose the charger of the charging cable, so you purchased several cheaper ones for backup

In conclusion, not only should you choose good portable power banks, you must also have good usage habits. Even though portable power banks are common, what you cannot ignore is nature; you must be very careful when storing them. As long as you pay attention to the charging method of portable power banks, not only can you prolong the usage life of your portable power bank, it also ensures your safety for electricity usage and keeps you away from danger!