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Easy ways to clean earbuds and headphones

Avatar for Hamza Tauqeer Hamza Tauqeer Updated: June 27, 2019

Easy ways to clean earbuds and headphones
Easy ways to clean earbuds and headphones

Everything we wear on our body needs to be clean. Whether its a hat or a sock; the more you use it, the more it collects dirt, wax, and bacteria along the way. That dirt can also get inside the speakers and distort the sound. The headphones also accumulate dirt and who can’t forget about them being sweaty.

Also Read: Top 5 Wireless Headphones for your Work-Out

Here are the ways to clear earbuds and headphones.

Tips to Clean headphones and earbuds:

The first thing to do at least once a week is to clean the headphones pads or silicon tips with a mixture of soap and warm water on a slightly damp cloth. Make sure the headphones are turned off.

Clean the inside of the headphones with a small soft brush to remove dirt.

Use a soft, dry toothbrush to gently brush the hard surfaces of the earphones or ear cups. For ear tips, you have to take them off from the earbuds. Use the brush to gently scoop out any ear wax.

Easy ways to clean earbuds and headphones

It’s important to always let your headphones dry fully before charging. Even if your earbuds or headphones are water or sweat proof, you shouldn’t keep them wet for longer periods because water gradually gets into the battery section or towards earbuds to short them out. Always let them dry before you put them on their covers.

Also Read: Beats headphones now in Coral, Yellow, and Blue!

It’s always a good habit to store your device in your bag/case when not in use. This will protect them from any impact, dirt or even scratches. Use the case you have when you bought them, or you can buy one later. Just make sure that the case you choose fits your headphones.

Easy ways to keep your headphones safe

Do not use or store your headphones in very hot or cold places. Places, where there’s much moisture or temperature, is a big NO for your headphones especially when they have a battery inside.

Also, do not store them long-term in a humid environment, even if they are water resistant. For added protection, keep something like a pack of silica gel in the bag. Make sure it’s out of the reach of children.

Cord cable

Always wrap your cable properly, loop it around your fingers, making a circle with the cable. Avoid making rat nest of the cable.

Circle cable earpiece

Never unplug your headphones by pulling the cable. This can weaken the cable inside. Also, never remove the headphones from your ears by pulling on the cord, especially if they are sealed. The created vacuum can cause damage to your ears. Instead, grasp the handset and twist it slightly while pulling it out.

Following these guidelines will definitely prolong your headphones’ life.

This post was orginally published on: September 22, 2018 and was updated on: June 27, 2019.

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Hamza Tauqeer

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Graduated in CS, Hamza has always been a tech nerd from his childhood. Loves to use different gadgets and keep all the latest happenings in the tech world. Big fan of Marvel and DC Universe. Likes R&B and Hip/Hop music.

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