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The thought of spending your leisure time disinfecting your Beats headphones is probably not appealing. When you consider that a buildup of perspiration, earwax, dirt, and germs may cause ear infections, diminished hearing quality, and, worst of all, a lingering odor, suddenly 10 minutes seems like a very reasonable investment. What follows is a guide on how to properly and safely clean your Beats headphones and earbuds.
Materials Needed:
- Soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth
- Mild soap (optional)
- Warm water
- Cotton swabs
- Isopropyl alcohol (70% or less)
- Dry, absorbent cloth
What NOT to Use to Clean Beats Headphones or Earphones:
- Harsh cleaning products: These can potentially harm your headphones’ delicate materials and electronic components.
- Bleach or ammonia-based cleaners: These are too harsh for the material of your headphones.
- Excessive water: Avoid submerging your headphones in water as they are not waterproof.
- Abrasive cloths: These can scratch the surfaces of your headphones.
- High-strength isopropyl alcohol: This can potentially damage the headphone’s material over time.
Table of Contents
How to Clean Beats Headphones
- Put away your electronic devices and take out your headphones.
- Moisten a lint-free, microfiber, or other soft cloth with warm water. If the headphones are really dirty, a drop or two of mild soap might be used to clean them.
- Wipe the headphones down with a moist towel to clean the outside casing and headband.
- Use a dry, absorbent towel to get rid of the extra wetness.
- To disinfect tiny spaces and buttons, just soak a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol and wipe them off. The alcohol will help disinfect the damaged areas.
- Wait until the headphones have dried before using them again.
How to Clean Beats Earbuds
- The earbuds and batteries should be removed.
- Remove the headphones’ ear cups.
- Warm water and a drop or two of mild soap on a soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth will do the trick for cleaning the earbuds and ear tips.
- To clean the mesh and other hard-to-reach places, use cotton swabs dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
- Make sure the earbuds and ear tips are dry before reassembling and using them.
Tips to avoid skin irritation
- Avoid skin irritation caused by perspiration and other impurities by keeping your headphones clean.
- Never share headphones with anybody else, since doing so might transfer germs that can cause skin irritation.
- You shouldn’t use headphones on your ears if you have sensitive skin or any open wounds.
- Those with skin sensitivity may use hypoallergenic headphones and earphone tips.
- It’s important to dry your headphones regularly to prevent the spread of bacteria.
- Make sure your headphones or earbuds are totally dry before using them again after cleaning.
