The disappearance of headphone jacks in smartphones has led to a surge in wireless earbuds in recent years. You don’t even need to spend a fortune on them – there are plenty of cheap true wireless earbuds on the market. Whether you already own a pair of headphones or plan to buy them soon, you must keep them clean and take care of their batteries to prolong their life. This way, you can prevent them from going to landfill early and do your part to reduce e-waste. Of course, you want to make sure you don’t break your favorite earbuds while cleaning. To get it right, follow the tips below to get started.
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before you start
Before cleaning your wireless earbuds, it’s crucial to know what not to do during the process. One wrong move is enough to kill your headset forever. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
- don’t want direct wash Your earbuds are under running water, even if they are waterproof or rated for protection. You end up hurting them forever.
- Do not expose the charging case to any kind of liquid.
- remove earbuds and clean them Respectively for best results.
- Do not wash them in the washing machine.
- Never use a dryer or similar machine to dry earbuds or earbuds quickly.
- Avoid using rubbing alcohol to clean earbuds, earbuds, or charging cases.
It is important to follow these tips. Earbuds can be sensitive, so using the wrong method can easily damage them. Don’t worry; when you use the right method, you can keep your earbuds in top shape.
How to Clean Wireless Earbuds
The best way to remove all dirt from wireless earbuds is to clean them thoroughly with a damp microfiber cloth. You don’t need to use any special liquid or soap solution to dampen the cloth – regular tap water will do. Before cleaning the earbuds, you need to remove them from the earbuds. To do this, just do the following.
- hold Left or right earbud in your hands.
- keep flipping shell ear tips.
- Now, gently Pull them away from the earbuds to remove them.
- Repeat the same steps for the other earbud.
- Direct cleaning of earbuds under running water or use soap solution. This will help remove all earwax and dirt.
- Wipe the earbuds with a slightly damp microfiber cloth. again, Do not use Any cleaning solution or soap. Do not oversaturate the microfiber cloth.
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let ear tip completely dry before putting them back on the wireless earphones.
let ear tip completely dry before putting them back on the wireless earphones. That’s it! You can use a damp cotton swab to clean areas that require more precision. If the earbuds go deep into your ears like the Sony WF-1000XM4, they can collect a lot of earwax over time, which can reduce sound output. Therefore, cleaning the grille-like part of the audio output on the earbuds is crucial. A damp cloth or cotton swab is still your best option.
You can also try using a can of air or an air jet for cleaning camera lenses to remove dirt and earwax from hard-to-reach areas. If you live in a particularly dusty environment, or use the headphones while running or exercising, I recommend cleaning them every few weeks.
How to Extend the Life of Your Earbuds Battery
If you have a pair of premium earbuds that you use regularly, there’s a good chance their batteries will run out after a year or two of use. Even if this didn’t happen, their runtime would be significantly reduced. Modern earbuds don’t have the option to replace the battery, as non-removable batteries allow manufacturers to fit so much technology in such a small space. Unlike smartphones, most wireless earbuds don’t have any advanced software-based algorithms to extend battery life. So if you want to ensure that your current earbuds will last a long time, you must take good care of the batteries that power them. To do this, you need to follow some basic battery maintenance tips.
Never completely drain the earbud’s battery. Given how lithium-ion batteries are designed and work, this will do more harm than good and put unnecessary stress on them. Rather than waiting for your earbuds to run out of power, charge them regularly. Also, once fully charged, avoid leaving them plugged in for extended periods of time – it’s bad for the battery. So don’t charge the earphones overnight often.
If you don’t use the earbuds frequently, it is recommended that you store them with at least a 50% charge. This will help extend the life of the lithium battery. Likewise, don’t store them in temperatures that are too hot or too cold, as this will cause a loss of capacity.
However, keep in mind that the lithium-ion batteries inside the earphones lose capacity over time, and even with your best efforts, their runtimes will drop.
Take care of your earbuds to make them last longer
By following the tips above, you can extend the life of your earbuds and keep them clean. You can always pass them on to your friends or family, even if you’re not satisfied with their sound quality or just want a different way. It’s always better than throwing them away.
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