Cleaning and taking care of our AirPods is essential for their performance and longevity, however, there are some easy common mistakes you can make that can damage them. In this post, we’ll explore the top five cleaning errors many AirPod users make and provide expert advice on how to avoid these pitfalls.
Using Inappropriate Cleaning Solutions
Some users opt to use products like bleach, hydrogen peroxide, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean their white AirPods from stubborn stains but this can cause more harm than good. These aggressive substances can degrade the protective water-repellant coatings and the plastic casing causing a higher risk of moisture damage and making the plastic become more brittle.
Exposing AirPods to Excessive Moisture
Another critical error many users make is using excessive water or cleaning liquid during the cleaning process. Moisture can easily seep into the openings which include the microphone and speaker meshes. This can cause potential damage to the internal electronic components and lead to malfunction or complete failure of the device.
Instead, you should slightly dampen the cloth and then wipe onto your AirPods. Never apply cleaning fluids directly onto your AirPods ever.
Excessive moisture can also come from sweat after an intense workout. If you sweat heavily, follow these best practices for active users.
Neglecting the Mesh and Other Sensitive Areas
Areas of the AirPods that are overlooked are the speaker mesh area and microphone, which can lead to reduced sound quality and microphone clarity. These sensitive components require extra attention to avoid over-accumulating wax and debris lowering their sound performance and functionality.
Aggressive Handling While Cleaning
Aggressively wiping down a stubborn stain or using excessive pressure for cleaning debris in hard-to-reach areas of your AirPods could be one of the downfalls that lead to ruining your earbud device. The compact and delicate nature of these devices requires a gentle touch to avoid impairing their functionality or causing cosmetic damage.
We suggest a touch as gentle as wiping a smudge off a pair of glasses. Apply just enough pressure so you can feel the texture of the surface without pressing into it.
Irregular Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning once doesn’t mean the job is done. Maintaining a consistent cleaning schedule is required to ensure your AirPods operate at full capacity. As long as we humans keep producing earwax, and dust inevitably settles in, leaving your AirPods unchecked can lead to a decline in both sound quality and overall functionality. Therefore, regular and diligent cleaning is essential to prevent this degradation from happening so your AirPods stay in prime condition.
Minimize AirPod Cleaning Errors with Smart Tools
We’ve developed a tool that can help minimize the cleaning mistakes previously mentioned. Introducing the Hybuds Pen, tailored for safe, effective maintenance and addressing common issues like moisture exposure and debris accumulation.
This innovative tool comes with a 3-in-1 feature including a metal tip, high-density brush, and a flocking sponge. This precise tool requires minimal pressure to use and finds all dirt and debris around your speaker meshes and even inside your charging cases. Level up your device hygiene and make your cleaning schedule seamless with the Hybuds Pen and safeguard your investment today!
