Introduction
Today we will be doing a deep clean for the Apple AirPods Gen 3 using multiple tricks, and tips I have found and what works for me. Please note in the very unlikely event that you damage your AirPods I, nor iFixit is liable. Also please note this is my first time making a guide so if I did something wrong let me know.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Microfiber Cleaning Cloths€4.95
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Get your microfiber cloth (or any softer cloth) and gently wipe the white surface, and the sensor on the AirPods. You can also put a very little amount of your isopropyl alcohol on the rag
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After this very carefully rub the mesh parts of the bud (with a dry part of the cloth) to free-up some of the earwax or dirt
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Now grab your spudger and carefully, slowly work your way around that lip where the mesh sits to get or earwax there
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Now take your Q-Tip and put it inside the rag, so the rag has a nice point this allowed the cloth to have a strong tip to get inside the mesh
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DO NOT USE THE Q-TIP WITHOUT THE CLOTH OVER IT THE COTTON FROM THE TIP WILL GET STUCK IN YOUR AIRPODS MESH
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Gently rub around in all directions inside the mesh to get earwax out, you can also use VERY little isopropyl alcohol to help DO AT OWN RISK
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A really easy and good trick to see if its all gone is to take your bud and shine a light right in to the grill, and if you see a some shine there is still earwax left.
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If there is more left repeat step 3, but please note you will not be able to get it perfect.
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A few points:
- I personally like to use the https://www.target.com/p/apple-airpods-3... cleaning pen
- I do not use a rag, I also use more than a conservative amount of hydrogen peroxide instead of alcohol. This always cleans my airpods thoroughly. I just leave them with the grill down to let any liquid drain out.
