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AirPods are great, but just like any technology, they can get dirty quickly. Especially the case since you’re holding it, putting it in bags, your pocket, etc. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do about preventing general grime build-up like that.
However, you can give them a good clean from time to time. If that’s what you need to do but aren’t sure how to do it, fear not! This guide will cover everything you need to know about how to clean your AirPod case. Get your isopropyl alcohol ready. Let’s get cleaning!
If you want to knowhow to clean your AirPods specifically, we have a guide for that too!
What You Should Know Before Cleaning The Case
Before cleaning your AirPod case, there are a few things to know so you don’t inadvertently damage it:
To simplify it, your AirPods case can be considered an electronic since it contains circuitry inside. You wouldn’t clean your laptop with water, would you?
What You Need To Clean An AirPods Case
Cleaning an AirPods case doesn’t require much. All you’ll need is the following:
Just to reiterate, you don’t want to use anything that can cause damage to the case. Alcohol wipes are fine because they won’t damage the surface of the device. However,products that contain hydrogen peroxide or bleach should be avoided.
How To Clean The AirPod Case
Now you’re ready to begin cleaning! To get your AirPod case looking great again, follow these simple steps:
If any discolored areas on the AirPod case just won’t come clean, they’re likely stained, and you’ll just have to accept your losses. Also, please don’t use the alcohol-dipped cotton swab in the charging port; this could cause irreversible damage.
