I immerse mine in vinegar for 24hrs, once every decade. Really solves the problem
Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly
Submitted 2 months ago by THTR300@feddit.org to technology@lemmy.world
https://www.wired.com/story/your-earbuds-are-gross-heres-how-to-clean-them-properly/
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kat_angstrom@lemmy.world 2 months ago
nope@jlai.lu 2 months ago
Are the electronics not damaged from this ?
caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
Yes. You have to throw them out immediately after and then buy new ones. Really gets 'em clean.
Kbobabob@lemmy.world 2 months ago
You just have to rinse with 99% alcohol
DasFaultier@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Pffft, your earbuds are gross!
DaCrazyJamez@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
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)
guy_threepwood@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I use an ultrasonic cleaner with warm soapy water. Works wonders - they basically look new!
humorlessrepost@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Good idea! I have one of those for my Invisalign thingies. Just need to clean it thoroughly between the two.
eager_eagle@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I guess that’s only for the rubber or silicon parts, or do your earbuds have a good IP rating to be submerged?
guy_threepwood@lemmy.world 1 month ago
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
Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
m.youtube.com/watch?v=q2521SzqBWc&feature=youtu.b…
This helped save a few of the earphones you get with iPhones.
Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Another reason why I love open format earbuds.
Skunk@jlai.lu 2 months ago
Yeah ok… Clean them like any normal logical human being, aka by using common sense and stuff you already have at home. Or buy those non necessary cleaning kits!
Thanks wired.
Jericho_Kane@lemmy.org 2 months ago
I just want to see a lifehack that doesn’t make my eyes roll.
satans_methpipe@lemmy.world 1 month ago
“After breathing in, breath out!”
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pdxfed@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Life hack and Consumerist used to be two of my favorite reads and forums. Then they were absorbed into the Borg and stopped putting out anything useful.