How to Clean Your Headphones

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove and wipe down the headphone tips.

   Some headphones have clear tips covering the ends of the buds.
   
   If there are clear tips on your headphones, remove them before cleaning your headphones.
   
   Wipe them down with a soft cloth with a small amount of hydrogen peroxide and then set them aside to dry., Dislodge any obvious debris.
   
   Get a soft cloth mildly damp with hydrogen peroxide.
   
   Rub down the mesh screens of the earbuds.
   
   Make sure to remove any earwax or obvious dirt and debris using your soft cloth., After applying the hydrogen peroxide set your earbuds aside.
   
   Allow the hydrogen peroxide to soak into your earbuds for about five minute.
   
   This will help soften any lingering ear wax, dirt, and debris., Use a soft bristled toothbrush.
   
   Gently scrub down your earbuds, focusing on the mesh screen in particular.
   
   Scrub down the buds so you remove any wax or dirt blocking the holes in your earbuds., Gently shake out the earbuds to remove any obvious water.
   
   From there, dab them dry further with a paper towel.
   
   Set them aside if they're still wet to let them dry completely., If you removed the tips of your headphones earlier in the process, put them back in place once everything is dry.
   
   Your headphones should now be clean and ready to use.
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   Step 2: Apply hydrogen peroxide to the ear buds.

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   Step 3: Set the earbuds aside.

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   Step 4: Clean the earbuds with a toothbrush.

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   Step 5: Dry your earbuds.

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   Step 6: Reassemble your earbuds.

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