Do you use wireless earbuds - Airpods, Galaxy Buds, or another brand? I became an owner of a pair of Airpods about 18 months ago when we switched our cellphone service. The Airpods were a "gift" for making the switch. :-) I wasn't sure how much I'd use them but they became a part of my walks everyday, and I love them! Listening to podcasts while walking makes the 50+ minutes go by much more quickly! Daily use, though, invites an accumulation of earwax, sweat, skin cells, etc. on the tiny mesh screens of the speakers in the earbuds.
The recommendations for keeping your earbuds clean are not difficult or time-consuming, but there are some definite "do's" and "do nots".DO:
1) Wipe gently with a soft cloth - a clean Microfiber cloth is recommended
2) Use a slightly damp - not wet - Q-tip and gently wipe the mesh screens covering the speakers. You don't want water getting into the speakers. Even though a "damp" Q-tip does not introduce much moisture, allow the earbuds to dry thoroughly before putting them back in the charging case.
3) Wipe the charging case with a Microfiber cloth or damp lint-free cloth
4) Use a toothpick VERY GENTLY if you notice a large amount of earwax or grime that needs removed
DON'T:
1) Run the earbuds under flowing water or dip them in soapy water.
2) Use a harsh brush on the fine mesh screens; this can harm the speakers.
So, I've added earbud cleaning to my weekly technology "to-do" list....the price we pay for owning different pieces of technology!
Have a wonderful Tech Tip Tuesday. I'm ready to head out the door for my morning walk.....with the latest podcasts queued up and ready to go!
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