Air pods require speaker cleaning every few days. Dust and ear wax can accumulate in air pods if used regularly. Moisture and warmth of the ear can create a bacteria-friendly growth environment, which can cause infections, too. Dirt and debris reduce sound quality and affect speaker volume, which results in a distorted sound. In some accidental cases, air pods fall into water through which water remains in the speaker and can cause damage to air pods. We have some proven techniques and tricks to clean dust, earwax, and eject water from air pods!
1. How to clean air pods with Alcohol
Alcohol can easily remove dust and earwax from the inside. First, disconnect Bluetooth and turn off the air pods to start the process. Now unpack Isopropyl Alcohol dip swab in it and start cleaning air pod speaker areas. Focus on the visible wax and air pod openings deep clean the speaker carefully with the air pod openings. Take a swab to wipe away all the dirt, dust and debris. Now, turn on the air pods and connect them via Bluetooth to check if they are working or not. Take a left and right speaker test of air pods. You can test speaker test online with our water remove sound. Repeat the entire method if needed. This method we also tested with how to clean iPhone speakers.
2. How to clean air pods Soft Bristled brush
If you are having a problem with water in your speaker or want to eject water from air pods, this trick may help you. Please turn off your air pods and remove them from the charging case. Gently sweep the brush into the speakers and microphone of the air pods. Do focus on the areas with dust debris, earwax, and stains. Gently move the brush all around the air pods. Finish with a dry cloth and wipe air pods so no dust or earwax is left behind. Do a right left speaker test with our water ejection sound. Repeat the process if needed.
3. Compressed Air with hair dryer
Water ejection and dust cleaning can be done through the compressed air method using a hair dryer or any other electronic device. Turn off the Air pods and remove them from the charging case. Wipe external dust or water if present on the Air pods so that they cannot go into speaker openings or grills. Now turn on the hair dryer and set to normal or low heat so that it cannot harm the internal components. Maintain a distance of 10inches. Move it slowly around the openings so that water ejects Air Pods and dust clears from openings. Take a lint free cloth and wipe Air Pods if it has earwax around.
4. Specialized Cleaning solutions for air pods
To maintain your Air Pods optimal performance and hygiene, utilize the Specialized Cleaning Solution Method. Begin by powering off your Air Pods and carefully removing them from their charging case. Next, lightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with a specialized electronics cleaning solution, such as Screen Clean or Whoosh! Screen Cleaner. These solutions are specifically designed for electronics and are gentle on surfaces. Gently wipe down the Air Pods, focusing on areas with visible dirt, debris, or stains, including the speakers, microphone, and charging ports. For tiny or small space use a cotton bud or a cotton swab to ensure the cleaning of the speaker grill, openings, and microphone. Be careful with the solution, as no liquid should get into the air pods openings as it can damage them. This method is simple but precaution should be your first priority. Finish the cleaning with wiping charging case with a damp cloth and then place the air pods and charging case in a ventilated area for air dry.
5. Air pods cleaning with Cotton Swab
Cotton swab method is an easy and quick approach to clean the air pods. Begin the process with removing the air pods from charging case. Take a dry cotton swab and wipe any visible ear wax, dust, debris or water present on the air pods. Now dip a cotton swab into water make sure it’s not soaking wet it should be damp or a lil bit moist. Pull out the earwax, dust, or water with cotton swab and wipe it off. Now take another dry cotton swab and wipe all if any moisture or stain or water still present. Now put the air pods in a ventilated area in order to dry out any moisture present inside or outside of the speaker. When the air dries out or no moist is present test your speaker with fix my speaker. Regular or cleaning of air pods on daily basis increases life span of air pods and their durability. It has other benefits too. It fix your speaker, maintains hygiene and improves volume with the provision of good sound quality.
6. Air pods cleaning using Microfiber cloth
Cleaning air pods with microfiber cloth is a simple and effective method to reduce maintain the sound quality, hygiene, improves volume and removes water and dust as it is a simple and effective way of cleaning. Begin the process with removing of air pods from charging case and turning them off. Now, slowly wipe them with a dry microfiber cloth to remove any visible water or dust from the air pods. Do focus on the areas with visible dust, debris, water or earwax. Move the cloth in a circular motion around the air pods to clean the speaker, speaker grills or openings or around microphone. Ear wax is hard to remove with dry cloth slightly damp the microfiber cloth with water squeeze it properly so no extra water gets in the air pods. Wipe the ear wax with damp cloth but be careful with the openings. Now again with a dry cloth wipe the moist areas and keep the air pods in a dry ventilated place to dry out the moisture left behind. This method is effective and clears all the dust. Regular cleaning of air pods prevents them from damaging or clogged sound. It will not only remove water but also increases life span of air pods Avoid using excessive moisture or harsh chemicals, and clean the microfiber cloth regularly to prevent cross-contamination. functioning properly.
7. Silica Gel Method for air pods cleaning
Silica gel method proven to be an easy approach but it’s a time taking or long process. Turn off your air pods and bring silica gel packets. Take an air tight container place the silica gel and air pod together in the container. Make sure to seal it to make a air out environment. Let the air pods and silica gel in container for 24to 48 hours. Silica gel absorb moisture and helps to dry out the moisture and eject water from the air pods. Its an effective way to absorb moisture and eliminating water. After 24-48 hours, remove the Air Pods from the container and inspect them – if there’s still debris or earwax, or water repeat the process as needed. This method is gentle on the Air Pods surfaces, low-cost, and doesn’t require any liquids or chemicals, making it a great option for cleaning your Air Pods. Just be sure to use new or reactivated silica gel packets for best results and repeat the process until your Air Pods are clean and all water removed.
8. Air pods Cleaning Tool
The Air Pods Cleaning Tool Method is a simple and effective way to clean your Air Pods, specifically designed to remove debris and earwax from the speakers and earbud tips. To start the process turn off your air pods and start cleaning with tool brush. Focus on the visible ear wax, dust, dirt or water. Sweep the dirt and ear wax gently and push the tool brush into openings or speaker grills. Taking care not to push too hard and damage the air pods. Next use the tools small brush to sweep away any remaining dust or earwax or residue. Now finally wipe the air pods with a soft cloth to wipe away the moisture. Repeat the process as needed until the air pods are clean and water eject completely. This method is gentle on the Air Pods surfaces, easy to use, and specifically designed for Air Pods, making it a great option for maintaining sound quality and hygiene. Regular use of the earbud cleaning tool will help keep your Air Pods clean and functioning properly.
9. How to clean air pods using Q Tips
To clean your Air Pods using the Q-Tips method, start process by removing air pods from their charging case turns off them. gently insert a dry Q-Tip into the speaker grille to sweep away debris and earwax. Be cautious not to push the Q-Tip too far into the openings to avoid damage. For tougher debris, slightly dampen a Q-Tip, but ensure it’s not much wet. Gently rub the damp Q-Tip on the affected area, then use a dry Q-Tip to wipe away any remaining moisture from speaker. Finally, allow the Air Pods to air dry completely before use by placing them in ventilated area for 30 mins. This method effectively removes debris and earwax while being gentle on the Air Pods surfaces. However, use caution and precision to avoid damaging the internal components. When cleaning, use Q-Tips specifically designed for electronics or precision cleaning and avoid harsh chemicals or excessive moisture. Regular Q-Tip cleaning maintains sound quality, eject water and clear dust ensuring optimal performance from your Air Pods and cleans water and dust.
10. How to clean air pods with fix my speaker
These techniques may not eject water from speaker because water ejection requires force to move out of the air pods speaker. But don’t worry if you still facing this issue Fix My Speaker has water eject air pods sound. By tapping on water eject sound, all the water removes from the speaker through airpods openings. Sound mode and vibration mode both can eject water and dust from apple airpods. Fix my speaker is free to use and you can check speaker online through water ejection sound. It has the solution to all your problems even if left or right speaker is not working after reset. Its easy to use as it has a friendly interface.
Fix my speaker is also compatible for the ear pods cleaning.
Sheen Parker is a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for fixing things, especially speakers. Whether it’s sorting out tech issues or bringing audio equipment back to life, she’s the go-to person who always gets it right.