How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods

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

Is it OK to use a disinfectant on my AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or EarPods?
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75 percent ethyl booze wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, yous may gently wipe the exterior surfaces of your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or EarPods. Don't use on the speaker mesh of your AirPods, AirPods Pro, and EarPods. Don't use on the knit mesh awning and ear cushions of your AirPods Max. Don't use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Avert getting moisture in any openings, and don't submerge your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or EarPods in whatever cleaning agents.

Clean your AirPods Max

  • Don't run your AirPods Max under h2o.
  • Utilise a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
  • If your AirPods Max are exposed to annihilation that might cause stains or other harm—for instance, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, perfumes, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect repellent, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye:
    • Wipe them clean with a cloth slightly dampened with fresh water and dry out with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
    • Don't attempt to use them until they're completely dry.
  • Make certain non to become whatever liquid in the openings.
  • Don't employ abrupt objects or abrasive materials to clean your AirPods Max.

Make clean the cushions and headband of your AirPods Max

  1. In a clean container, mix 1 tsp. (five mL) of liquid laundry detergent into 1 loving cup (250 mL) of water.
  2. Remove the cushions from the ear cups.
  3. When yous clean the headband, hold your AirPods Max upside down to foreclose liquid from flowing into the headband attachment point.
  4. Dip a lint-free cloth into the soapy water solution, wring it out slightly, and rub the cloth on the cushions and headband gently for 1 minute each.
  5. Wipe the cushions and headband clean with a separate cloth that's slightly dampened with fresh h2o.
  6. Dry the cushions and headband with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth, making sure to remove whatever backlog moisture.
  7. Lay your AirPods Max flat to dry out for at least a twenty-four hours before you reattach the cushions and apply them again.

Clean the case of your AirPods Max

Clean the Smart Case with a soft, dry out, lint-free textile. If necessary, you tin slightly dampen the cloth with isopropyl alcohol. Allow the Smart Case to dry. Don't apply abrasive materials to clean the Smart Instance.

Make clean your AirPods and AirPods Pro

  • Don't run AirPods or AirPods Pro nether h2o.
  • Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
  • If your AirPods or AirPods Pro are exposed to anything that might cause stains or other harm—for example, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, perfumes, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect repellent, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye:
    • Wipe them make clean with a cloth slightly dampened with fresh water and dry out with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
    • Allow them to completely dry before placing in the charging case.
    • Don't attempt to use them until they're completely dry out.
  • Make sure not to get any liquid in the openings.
  • Make clean the microphone and speaker meshes with a dry out cotton swab.
  • Don't use sharp objects or abrasive materials to clean your AirPods or AirPods Pro.

Make clean the example of your AirPods or AirPods Pro

Clean the charging case with a soft, dry, lint-free material. If necessary, you lot tin slightly dampen the material with isopropyl alcohol. Allow the charging case to dry. Brand sure not to go any liquid in the charging ports. Here are a few more guidelines:

  • Remove whatever debris from the Lightning connector with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush.
  • Don't use annoying materials to clean the charging case.
  • To avoid damaging the metallic contacts, don't put anything in the charging ports.

Clean the ear tips of your AirPods Pro

  1. If any h2o has accumulated in the ear tip, tap the AirPod on a soft, dry, lint-free material with the ear tip opening facing downwardly to remove.
  2. Pull off the ear tips from each AirPod and rinse the ear tips with water. Don't utilize lather or other household cleaners.
  3. Wipe the ear tips with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Make sure that the ear tips are completely dry before reattaching to each AirPod.
  4. Click the ear tips dorsum on each AirPod. The ear tips are oval shaped, so make certain that y'all marshal them before you click them back on.

Learn about AirPods sweat and water resistance

Your AirPods Pro, AirPods (third generation), and MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat and water resistant, but not sweatproof or waterproof. The MagSafe Charging Example for AirPods Pro and the Wireless Charging Case for AirPods Pro are not waterproof or h2o resistant, and then be careful not to get wet in any openings. If your case comes in contact with liquid, dry it by placing information technology upside down with the lid open.

Your AirPods (1st and 2nd generation), charging case, AirPods Max, and Smart Case aren't waterproof or water resistant, so be careful non to become moisture in whatever openings. If your AirPods come up in contact with liquid, including sweat from a workout, wipe them down with a dry microfiber cloth. To dry out the instance, place it upside down with the lid open.

If your AirPods become damaged after they get moisture, you tin can order a replacement. If your result isn't covered by the Apple Limited Warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law, you may exist able to replace your AirPods for an out-of-warranty fee.

Clean your EarPods

  • Don't run EarPods under h2o.
  • Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
  • Make certain non to get whatsoever liquid in the openings.
  • Make clean the microphone and speaker meshes gently with a dry out cotton wool swab. Remove any debris from the meshes with a clean, dry out, soft-bristled castor.
  • Don't use precipitous objects or abrasive materials to clean your EarPods.

Tips to avoid skin irritation

Here'south how to avert skin irritation, especially if you lot take allergies or skin sensitivities:

  • After workouts with AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation), or later your device is exposed to liquids such equally sweat, soap, shampoo, makeup, sunscreen, and lotions that can potentially crusade skin irritations, make clean and dry your device. Keeping your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods—too as your skin—clean and dry out will maximize comfort and forbid long-term damage to your device.
  • If you have known allergies or sensitivities to certain substances, check the materials in AirPods and EarPods.

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