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THTR300@feddit.org to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 months ago

Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

www.wired.com

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Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

www.wired.com

THTR300@feddit.org to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 months ago
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Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.
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  • kat_angstrom@lemmy.world
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    I immerse mine in vinegar for 24hrs, once every decade. Really solves the problem

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    Pffft, your earbuds are gross!

  • DaCrazyJamez@sh.itjust.works
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    If its earwax, use hydrogen peroxide on a small swab or wipe. Itll take it right off.

    For other gunk: vinegar, dawn soap, lemon juice (depending on what the cause is)

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    I use an ultrasonic cleaner with warm soapy water. Works wonders - they basically look new!

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      I guess that’s only for the rubber or silicone parts, or do your earbuds have a good IP rating to be submerged?

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        Yeah I take the tips off and only clean those bits. On my earbuds they have a pretty good mesh filter which stops wax etc. getting further into them

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      Good idea! I have one of those for my Invisalign thingies. Just need to clean it thoroughly between the two.

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    Another reason why I love open format earbuds.

  • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works
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    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q2521SzqBWc&feature=youtu.be

    This helped save a few of the earphones you get with iPhones.

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