A Helpful How-to Guide to Cleaning Your AirPods
Welcome to AirPodCleaningKits.com!
This web site was designed to help Airpods users find the best tips
to clean and maintain their Airpods!
We are constantly adding ideas and user input, including videos and more.
We hope you find this site helpful.
Our first tip comes directly from Apple as it is always a good idea to follow the manufacturers guide for cleaning and maintaining products.
Apple doesn’t offer the best way to clean your Airpods, however they do provide basic do's and don'ts that are important.
How to clean your AirPods and EarPods
Learn how to clean your AirPods and EarPods.
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Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
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Make sure not to get any liquid in the openings.
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Clean the microphone and speaker meshes with a dry cotton swab. Remove any debris from the meshes with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush.
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Don't use sharp objects or abrasive materials to clean your AirPods or EarPods.
Clean your AirPods Case
Clean the charging case with a microfiber cloth. If necessary, you can slightly dampen the cloth with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol. Make sure not to get any liquid in the charging ports.
Here are a few more guidelines:
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Remove any debris from the Lightning connector with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush.
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Don't use abrasive materials to clean the charging case.
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To avoid damaging the metal contacts, don't put anything in the charging ports.
Don't let water get in your AirPods
Your AirPods and charging case aren't waterproof or water resistant, so be careful not to get moisture in any openings.
If your AirPods come in contact with liquid, including sweat from a workout, wipe them down with a dry microfiber cloth. To dry the case, place it upside down with the lid open.
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How to clean your AirPods and EarPods
Official Apple Guidelines
We’ve added links throughout the site to our favorite Airpods accessories.
You will find links to Airpods cases, Airpods sport hooks, Airpods cleaning kits and more!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Can wax build up effect my Airpods?
A. Yes! Wax and other grime can affect the sound and functionality of your Airpods.
Q. How often should I clean my Airpods?
A. We recommend that Airpods are cleaned at least once a month to maintain optimum performance. Daily users may need to clean more often.
Q. Can dirty Airpods be the reason for connectivity issues?
A. Yes! Airpods connect via Bluetooth using a sensor, if this sensor is blocked with dirt you will experience connectivity issues.
Q. If dirt gets into the case and blocks the charging contacts, how can I clean them?
A. This is a problem and for this we recommend a cotton swab or a small soft bristle brush with a safe liquid. Do not spray the Airpods or case directly! Always spray the brush, swab or cloth first and then clean the device.
Based on our research and all the different videos and information on the web, we feel that the right tools make cleaning your Airpods easy and effective.
Products we recommend you use to clean Airpods and Airpods charging case:
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Soft Brushes to clean safely without damage
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Liquid cleaner that is safe and effective
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Note - Do not spray directly on your Airpods or case
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Cleaning cloth and wipes to disinfect
Here are two of the most helpful youtube videos on cleaning Airpods:
Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-Step Cleaning Guide
]Remove your AirPod earbuds from the AirPod charging case.
Apply one to two sprays of antibacterial cleaning solution to the micro fiber cleaning cloth and wipe all areas of the AirPods.
Gently use the anti-static bristle brush to remove pieces of dirt and debirs from the speaker screen on the AirPod earbuds.
Use the cotton cleaning swab with one to two sprays of antibacterial cleaning solution and gently clean the inside, surrounding area of the speaker screen , the microphone and charging area of the AirPods.
You can also use the swab to clean any excess or hard reaching dirt and debris that may be left over from using the brush.
BE CAREFUL TO NOT USE FORCE.
Excessive brushing , scrubbing, or poking could damage your AirPods.
How to clean your AirPod charging case:
Use the anti static brush to clean out any dirt and debris inside the charging port holes, we do not recommend that you use liquid in this area.
Spray the cotton swab with cleaning solution and clear out the upper part of the case to clear out any build up or hard to reach dirt or debris.
Use one to two sprays of antibacterial liquid on the micro fiber cleaning cloth and wipe clean all remaining dirt from inside the cover and in the AirPod cavity.
We recommend that you clean your AirPods regularly to maintain optimal performance.
To protect your AirPods and case we please see our selection of AirPod case covers.
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