How to properly and safely clean earphones?! Keeping the headphones clean is crucial for hygiene and sound quality. In this article, we'll show you how to properly clean your headphones, earbuds and their charging cases, so your headphones will always shine like new.
Before you get started cleaning headphones, it is essential to check whether your headphones are waterproof and what waterproof standards are used. Standards such as IPX7 or IPX8 will give you a clear idea of how resistant your device is to water and how you can safely maintain it. This information is crucial because it will tell you how much you can get your headphones wet without risking damage. Headphones without these standards or with a lower level of water resistance require more careful and dry cleaning. Below is a simple and effective guide to cleaning your headphones.
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How to properly and safely clean your earphones
You need the following tools: microfiber cloths, cotton buds, isopropyl alcohol (70% or more), classic medical disinfectant and a soft brush.
1. Cleaning the earbuds
- Remove the silicone tips and soak them in hydrogen peroxide (3%) or some universal plastic or silicone cleaner for about five minutes.
- Gently wipe away any dirt or earwax with a soft cloth. Do not clean the headphones themselves at first, because basic cleaning will be more difficult
- Use a toothbrush to gently clean the speaker grille and edges if you can't with a microfiber - soft cloth to remove everything
- For hard-to-reach places, use an interdental brush or toothpick, being careful not to damage the mesh.
- Finally, wipe the headphones with a dry cloth. We recommend using microfiber.
- To disinfect, gently wipe the headphones with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol and let them dry completely. You can also use a classic hand sanitizer.
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2. Cleaning the charging case
- Remove the headphones from the case and disconnect the charging cables.
- Wipe the outer surfaces of the housing with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
- Use a soft brush to remove stubborn dirt from the inside and outside of the case.
- Wipe the exterior surfaces again with a microfiber cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
So – how to properly and safely clean your earphones?!
Regular cleaning of headphones and their housings is crucial to ensure long-term use and maintain sound quality. These simple steps will ensure that your headphones are always clean, hygienic and ready to use.
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