Are you wondering why you should clean your headphones from time to time and what are the simplest and most effective ways to do it? If you use your headphones every day and carry them around in your bag, you should consider cleaning them. Bacteria are also transmitted through them, especially if you share them with someone, and in the worst case, they can also cause an ear infection. So what's the best way to clean your headphones?
If headphones you use every day while running, on the way with public transport, on a walk, in the library and elsewhere, you are also exposed to bacteria that accumulate on them during regular use and their transfer. Here are tips on how to do it in the safest and most effective way from time to time clean the headphones.
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- Use a gentle cleanser. Water and soap or dishwashing liquid are enough. No need for harsh cleaners.
- Use a soft cloth for the mixture of detergent and water. Too much soap in the mixture can leave marks on the headphones, also be careful not to use too much water.
- If a lot of dust accumulates in the mesh part of the headphones, try to get rid of it with a toothbrush. This should be dry, without detergent.
- Some headphones have a removable (and replaceable) silicone cap or ring that you can remove and clean separately.
![Apple headphones have a removable silicone ring that you can clean separately.](https://e7852c3a.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/popsugar-660x460.jpg)
- Never get them wet or immerse them in water, as this can destroy the electrical circuit.
- Before cleaning, you must unplug the headphone cable from the device.