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I asked 3 cleaning experts how to clean AirPods and this is what they recommended

Experts recommend gentle cleaning with micellar and distilled water along with a soft brush to prevent damage and reduce ear infection risks, according to Compare and Recycle.

  • Cleaning experts advised gentle methods after the author asked three specialists, noting AirPods are common in the UK and small, leading owners to worry about damage during cleaning.
  • Amid worries about damaging the devices, AirPods owners in the UK worry their small size makes cleaning fiddly, so the author asked three cleaning/technology experts for guidance.
  • After loosening grime with micellar water, brush the mesh in circles for around 15 seconds, then repeat with distilled water, and wipe the body with a damp cloth and dry with a lint-free cloth.
  • To reduce infection risk, experts recommend cleaning AirPods with micellar water and a toothbrush or using alcohol-based antibacterial wipes, as advised by specialists.
  • Notably, experts recommended using micellar water, a skin-care product, to clean AirPods, in a guide produced via a USA Today partnership.
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I asked 3 cleaning experts how to clean AirPods and this is what they recommended

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The Argus broke the news in Brighton, United Kingdom on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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