The 4 steps you need to (effectively) clean your AirPods

Wireless headphones like AirPods have become everyday companions for millions of people around the world, allowing them to listen to music and take calls without the hassle of wires. What's more, many of them become even more useful when they offer noise-canceling functionality.

There's no doubt that wireless headphones are among the most useful gadgets you can carry around, but the fact that they're carried around with you means they can also get dirty much more easily.

It's important to ensure that your wireless headphones are always properly cleaned, and if you want to do so, we have a few ways to ensure you're successful.

Below you can find out the method we recommend for properly cleaning your wireless headphones like AirPods:

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Use toothpicks to reach the most difficult holes and remove any debris that has already settled;
Use a cotton swab to clean the curved areas of the wireless headphones, thus cleaning areas that might otherwise be more difficult to reach;
The speaker area of your wireless headphones can be cleaned using a softer makeup brush to remove debris;
As expected, a microfiber cloth should be used to carefully clean the headphones using a cleaning solution.