How To Clean Rubber Earbuds

You should do this at least once per week but you can do it daily.

How to clean rubber earbuds. Hold the earbuds tip and slowly tug the earbud away from the connector. Disinfect the Outside of the Earbud and Cords. The earphone stem is small enough to fit the gap in the middle of the staple remover jaws.

Even if your earbuds are water-resistant they shouldnt be kept wet for long periods because moisture can slip into the inner workings. The vast majority of the time the earbud will pull right off. Clean the entire surface of the ear cups and the rest of the headphones.

Peroxide cleanse - You dont want to use an antibacterial product like hand sanitizer because this stuff leaves a residue. This method will ruin the flexible sleeve. Dampen a small cloth with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer and gently wipe down the exterior of the ear pads.

You can find them in the first aid section of the grocery store in single use packs. Rubbing alcohol dries lightning fast and wont seep into the bud. Allow them to completely dry before placing in the charging case.

Then take an alcohol wipe and wipe the earbud and surrounding area. Use a staple remover. Make sure not to get any liquid in the openings.

Dampen a cotton ball or Q-tip with rubbing alcohol and clean any nooks and crannies. Use a clean dry toothbrush new or old to gently brush away any visible wax out of the earbud mesh screen. If your earbuds have air ducts clean these too.