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• Steps
• Warning
• What you need

Most Airpods owners take wireless ear cleaners seriously, though they pay little attention to cleaning the case and charging case. However, keeping the charging case and carrying case clean is essential to maintaining the new exterior and performance and keeping the Apple device clean. A quick, thorough cleaning of the AirPods case will help extend the life of the device, remove any lint and prevent bacteria from multiplying.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Clean the outside of the container

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   Preliminary cleaning of the container. First, use a cloth made from scratch-resistant microfiber to wipe through. Wipe the case and things that are easy to remove like lint, dirt, and earwax.

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   Moisten the rag with a little liquid if necessary. You can use distilled water for cleaning; For stubborn stains, soak a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to moisten the rag, but only a very small amount of liquid should be used. If possible, dry rags are best.
   • The AirPods and carrying case are not waterproof, so be careful not to let the charging ports or the AirPods come into contact with liquid.

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   Use a cotton swab to wipe off any dirt or dirt on the outside of the container. A cotton swab will give you high precision and help remove every corner of the stain. If necessary, you can moisten a cotton swab with distilled water to soften dirt and wax. If you encounter a stubborn, lumpy stain, a little isopropyl alcohol moistens the end of a cotton swab will work. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Clean the inside of the container

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   Clean the inside of the charging ports thoroughly. Use a cotton swab or cotton ball to clean the charging ports — where the AirPods are when you're not in use— and other nooks and crannies. You need to remove dust and lint as much as possible from the contacts to ensure that the case continues to charge quickly and avoids short-circuiting.

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   Clean the grooves on the top of the container. Cleaning these grooves will keep the container looking new. Moisten a cotton swab with a little water or alcohol, if necessary.Don't soak the cotton in the solution for long, however, as you won't want water dripping down the canister's electronic circuits. You can gently remove earwax and dust from these difficult areas with a damp cotton swab.

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   Use a toothpick to remove stubborn dirt. This is where bacteria can hide. A plastic or wooden toothpick will help clean the cracks and crevices in the container, especially around the lid. Be gentle and careful, though. Patiently remove the wax layer gradually without using too much force. Here are a few useful tools to help you keep your AirPods case clean, look new, and in good working condition:
   • Adhesive tape or pins. Use either to remove dirt, lint, and wax patches; If using tape, choose a good quality product so that the adhesive will not stick. Press the tape or pin against the grooves to pull earwax and build-up plaque from cracks in the lid and top of the container.
   • Soft bleaching. Use a cleaner to scrub stubborn stains and dirt.
   • Soft toothbrush. Use only soft or super soft, and scrub gently to remove dirt and lint from crevices and Lightning connectors.
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Part 3 of 3: Complete cleaning procedures

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   Wipe it again with a microfiber rag. Now your AirPods case should look almost new. The final step is to quickly polish a dry microfiber rag. Wipe the container gently and firmly, then do the last step one more time to complete the cleaning process.

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   Quickly clean the AirPods again. Carefully wipe each AirPod. If there is dirt in the grid, gently brush it off with a toothbrush. You can blot a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to dry out the earwax, but be careful not to place it near the grids and speaker section.

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   Put the AirPods back in the charging case. Your AirPods are ready for next use. advertisement

Warning

• Do not use chemical or corrosive cleaners to clean the AirPods or their containers. You should also avoid using other solvents that contain more than 70% isopropyl alcohol. Any strong detergent can damage the gloss of the AirPods and the case, and could damage your ears.

What you need

• Microfiber fabrics
• Cotton swabs and cotton balls
• Toothpick
• Distilled water, or 70% isopropyl alcohol
• Adhesive tape, pins, a soft eraser and a soft toothbrush