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  1. Apple Support
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    How to clean your AirPods - Apple Support

    • Learn how to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods.
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    Clean your AirPods Max

    •Don’t run your AirPods Max under water.
    •Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
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    Clean your AirPods and AirPods Pro

    •Don’t run AirPods or AirPods Pro under water.
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    Learn about AirPods sweat and water resistance

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    How to clean AirPods pro ear tips?
    For the AirPods Pro, you can remove the ear tips and rinse them with water, according to Apple, but without soap or other cleaning agents. Apple then wants you to follow its general rules of using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the ear tips clean and letting them dry completely prior to reassembly.
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  1. Apple recommends you use a "soft, dry, lint-free cloth" to clean your AirPods, and a "dry cotton swab" (or Q-tip) to clean any gunk out of the speaker mesh. The instructions remind you that AirPods and AirPods Pro aren't waterproof, (AirPods Pro are merely water-resistant to a certain degree).

    The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Icky AirPods - How-To Geek

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    Are AirPods safe to clean?
    Keep your AirPods looking and sounding their best with these safe, effective cleaning tips. AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max can accumulate dirt and bacteria, which you don’t want to introduce into your ear canal because they can cause irritation or infection.

    How to Clean Your AirPods the Right Way - PCMag

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    Do Apple AirPods get dirty?
    Apple's AirPods look pure and pristine in the company's signature white plastic, which makes it all the more obvious when they get dirty. Since they likely won't spend much time between their case and your ears, all that muck is coming from the latter -- likely in the form of earwax. Yuck!

    Stop Putting Dirty AirPods in Your Ear. Here's the Easiest Way ... - CNET

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    How to clean AirPods pro ear tips?
    For the AirPods Pro, you can remove the ear tips and rinse them with water, according to Apple, but without soap or other cleaning agents. Apple then wants you to follow its general rules of using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the ear tips clean and letting them dry completely prior to reassembly.

    Stop Putting Dirty AirPods in Your Ear. Here's the Easiest Way ... - CNET

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    Can you clean AirPods with compressed air?
    However, one thing you should never use to clean your AirPods is compressed air---particularly around the speaker mesh and charging port. High-velocity air can damage components, and Apple warns customers not to use it to clean any of their products.

    The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Icky AirPods - How-To Geek

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    What should I not do when cleaning my AirPods pro?
    Here’s what you shouldn’t do when cleaning your AirPods Pro: Use adhesive putty: Adhesive putty, such as Blu Tack, can push dirt and earwax deeper into your AirPods Pro instead of removing them. Blu Tacks can also break apart and get stuck inside the speaker mesh, creating a more stubborn blockade to clean off.

    How to Clean Your AirPods Pro: One-Stop Guide - Headphonesty

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    How to clean AirPods pro case?
    Wipe your AirPods Pro dry with a lint-free cloth. Ensure no liquid enters the AirPods Pro and that they’re fully dry from cleaning before you use them. Cleaning your AirPods Pro case helps prevent problems associated with debris blocking the contact points or the charging port, such as charging and resetting issues.

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    Stop Putting Dirty AirPods in Your Ear. Here's the …

    Oct 8, 2024 · For the AirPods Pro, you can remove the ear tips and rinse them with water, according to Apple, but without soap or other cleaning agents. Apple then wants you to follow its general rules of...

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    How to Clean Your AirPods the Right Way - PCMag

    Mar 21, 2024 · Keep your AirPods looking and sounding their best with these safe, effective cleaning tips. AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max can …

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    Clean AirPods Pro: What to use, how, and what to …

    Apr 11, 2024 · With an in-ear design, AirPods Pro can become dirty more quickly than AirPods. But cleaning them is easy enough when you know what to avoid and what tools are best.

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    The little known secret way to clean your AirPods the …

    Feb 6, 2024 · But how do you clean your AirPods without damaging them? What products should you use and avoid? And what are some tips to prevent them from getting dirty in the first place? We’ll answer all these questions and more, so …

  9. WikiHow
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    Safely Cleaning Your AirPods: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Jun 17, 2024 · Do you need to clean your AirPods? Over time, your AirPods can accumulate dust, debris, earwax, and other gunk. If your AirPods look like they’ve seen better days, you can use a few tricks to get them to look new again.

  10. WebMD
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    How to Clean Your AirPods, AirPod Pros, and AirPod Max - WebMD