This trick to clean your AirPods is going viral on TikTok

19/07/2022 By gifsauce 619 Views

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Earwax, dust, make-up, perspiration... headphones are a veritable breeding ground for bacteria. So to keep them clean, we clean them as often as possible.

Used daily, headphones are full of bacteria, dust and other dirt. To avoid accumulating them (and losing the sound quality of the device), it is essential to clean them regularly, both outside and inside. Yes but how ? A cloth, warm water and soap are enough to polish the outside of the headphones. But when the dirt gets lodged in the interior of the latter, it becomes slightly more complicated. However, the earmolds are undoubtedly the most important to clean, since they are introduced inside the ear canal.

A TikTok user seems to have found the perfect trick to rid them of impurities. Seen more than 383,000 times on the platform, the video is strangely satisfying and also makes us want to try.

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This trick to clean your AirPods does the buzz on TikTok

While we haven't been able to find these pads specifically, we have spotted an entire kit on Amazon dedicated to cleaning and maintaining the earphones for €12.99. Follow the guide, we explain everything just below!

215 Piece Professional Cleaning Kit | 12,99€

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In total, the kit contains 215 parts to professionally clean your earphones, but also your smartphone, keyboard, laptop, watch, hearing aids and much more:

How to properly clean your headphones?

After using the wipe to clean the outer surface of the earphones, you can catch the dirt stuck on the screen with a wooden cleaning stick. Only then, we use a small portion of putty to try to clean even more thoroughly. To do this, press the small square of rubber on the tip of the earphones, once or several times. And there you have it, the device cleared of residues of earwax and dust.

How often should you clean your headphones?

To keep headphones clean, it is a good idea to wipe them with a damp microfiber cloth after each use. For a thorough wash, clean the inside of the headphones every two weeks or so. Once a week if the headphones are used every day.

Beyond cleaning, it is essential to take the right daily steps to take care of your headphones. When not in use, it is recommended, among other things, to store them in their case, to protect them from dirt and knocks. It is also advisable not to lend them to anyone... headphones are as personal as a toothbrush!