Simple Home Methods for Cleaning Airpods Earphones

Maintaining the quality of your Airpods is crucial. Regular cleaning ensures optimal sound quality, a fresh appearance, and durability for prolonged use. Keep them pristine for an enhanced audio experience and extended longevity.

- Opt for a soft lint-free cloth, preferably Microfiber, for cleaning.
- Use a 70% alcohol cleaning solution for Airpods.
- Cotton swabs.
- Phone cleaning brush or a toothbrush can be a substitute.

Below are the effective steps for cleaning Airpods 2, 3, and Airpods Pro that you can reference right from the first attempt.

- Step 1: Clean the exterior of Airpods. Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or alcohol if there are stubborn stains, and gently wipe around the surface of Airpods.

- Step 2: Thoroughly inspect the holes on the earphones to check for any water residue. This is a simple way to clean Airpods.

- Step 3: Continue using a dry cotton swab to remove dirt accumulated in the Microphones and speaker grilles of the earphones.

- Step 4: Clean the grooves, openings on the earphones. Use a soft-bristle brush or gently brush into the locations of the openings, especially around the sound outlet to ensure no dirt is left behind, and there is no lingering moisture.

Once you know how to clean your earphones, you should also learn how to clean the Airpods case to ensure quality.

- Step 1: Remove the Airpods and use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the storage case. You can use a damp cloth with alcohol solution to clean stubborn stains. Remember to dry with a dry cloth to prevent water from getting into the charging port.

- Step 2: Use a soft, dry-bristle brush to clean dust at the lightning charging port.
- Step 3: Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol solution to gently clean the crevices inside the storage case. Cleaning Airpods involves careful execution to avoid contact with metal contact points, as this can cause damage to your beloved earphones.

With the Airpods cleaning method we introduce, don't overlook the cleaning step for the earbuds. This is a crucial part for your health.

- Step 1: Gently pull the earbuds out of the earphones and rinse them thoroughly with plain water. Avoid using any cleaning agents or soaps.

- Step 2: Use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry-clean the ear tips, then reattach them to the Airpods by gently pressing the ear tips into their respective sockets.

Similar to Airpods, cleaning Airpods Max headphones requires meticulous care. However, Airpods Max has ear cushions, headband, and ear cups, so when cleaning, you need to separate them for easier cleaning.

- Soft lint-free cloth, no fibers.
- Cotton swabs.
- Alcohol cleaning solution/laundry detergent.

- Step 1: Use plain water or Airpods cleaning solution (water mixed with laundry detergent at a ratio of 250ml : 5ml).

- Step 2: Remove the ear cushions to secure the headband. Clean the headband first. Keep Airpods Max lying flat to prevent water from reaching the connection point with the headband.

- Step 3: Dampen a soft cloth with a soapy water solution and gently scrub the ear cushion for about 3 - 5 seconds. Then, use another damp cloth to wipe the headband and clean it with a detergent.

- Step 4: Finally, use a dry cloth to dry-clean the headband and ear cups.

- Step 1: Mix a small amount of cleaning solution with cool water or use plain water for cleaning Airpods headphones.

- Step 2: Remove the ear cushions. Take a soft cloth with a cleaning solution and gently scrub the ear cushion for about a minute each.

- Step 3: Take a damp cloth to wipe each ear cushion to remove any cleaning residue.
- Step 4: Then, use a dry cloth to dry-clean the Airpods ear cushions to ensure they are no longer damp.

- Step 5: Reinstall the ear cushions back into place.

Cleaning the Airpods Max headphone case is also quite simple and can be done quickly. You can use a soft, dry cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe the surfaces of the case.
For the Smart Case, let it air-dry naturally and avoid using sharp or pointed materials for Smart Case hygiene.

Take note of a few things when cleaning Airpods Max headphones:

- Do not use high-concentration cleaning solutions, only use those below 70%.
- Absolutely avoid using sharp objects or tips to remove dirt to prevent scratching Airpods.
- Do not immerse the entire headphones in the solution for cleaning.
- Do not place wet Airpods into the case or use them while the headphones are still wet.

Handling Waterlogged Airpods

Remove the headphones from the water, then gently shake out excess water to avoid affecting the internal electronics.
Next, place the headphones in a cup of deionized water (distilled water). Gently tilt the headphones back and forth for about 5 minutes to remove the initially trapped water, then remove and let them air-dry naturally.
ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE A DRYER TO DRY THE HEADPHONES.
We hope that with the provided information, you can apply simple and quick tips for cleaning Airpods at home successfully. Best of luck.

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