{"id":185,"date":"2025-11-25T08:30:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/how-to-clean-an-apple-airpods-case\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","slug":"how-to-clean-an-apple-airpods-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/how-to-clean-an-apple-airpods-case\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean an Apple AirPods case"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>If you have a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/apple-airpods-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple AirPods <\/a>or AirPods Pro, chances are you take them with you pretty much everywhere you go.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re so light and compact it\u2019s easy to squeeze them into a pocket or chuck them in your bag, just in case you get a few minutes to catch up on that new true crime podcast you\u2019re addicted to.<\/p>\n<p>That also means the case is liable to pick up grime, so you\u2019ll want to give it the occasional once over. Here\u2019s how to keep things looking fresh and clean.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hardware-used\">Hardware used<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/apple-airpods-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AirPods<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rubbing alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Toothbrush<\/li>\n<li>Cotton bud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-short-version\">The short version<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a cloth<\/li>\n<li>Add some alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Use a toothbrush<\/li>\n<li>Use a cotton bud<\/li>\n<li>Empty the Lightning port<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps \">\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1648045977872\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Use a cloth<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/03\/How-to-clean-AirPods-Step-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Apple recommends using a \u201csoft, dry, lint-free cloth\u201d to clean the case of your AirPods or AirPods Pro. Don\u2019t be tempted to use any abrasive cleaning products to help.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1648046111192\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Add some alcohol<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/03\/How-to-clean-AirPods-Step-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">If there are some stubborn marks that need a little extra convincing to come off, you can slightly dampen the cloth with 70% rubbing alcohol. Never apply it directly to the case though and make sure it doesn\u2019t get in the charging ports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1648046142011\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Use a toothbrush<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/03\/How-to-clean-AirPods-Step-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">There are some nooks and crannies on the AirPods and AirPods Pro cases that can be difficult to clean properly, particularly the hinge of the lid. The bristles of a soft toothbrush usually do the job, ever so slightly moistened if necessary. Just be careful of those charging ports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1648046190071\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Use a cotton bud<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/03\/How-to-clean-AirPods-Step-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">If you need to be more intricate with your cleaning a cotton bud is ideal, moistened slightly with water or rubbing alcohol for particularly stubborn dirt. Keep the other end dry and use that to give the charging slots a wipe.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1648046227714\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  5.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Clean out the Lightning port<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/03\/How-to-clean-AirPods-Step-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">The Lightning port on your AirPods case can get clogged up with unidentified fluff, which sometimes stops the cable connecting properly with the charging points. Apple suggests using a dry, soft-bristled brush, but the SIM removal tool that you got with your iPhone is good for removing this, just be very careful not to scratch the pick-ups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-keystone-faqs\">\n<h2 class=\"faqs-title wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqs-content\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1649240096012\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can you clean AirPods case with nail polish remover<\/strong>?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As acetone is commonly used in nail polish remover, it\u2019s not recommended to use any brand of nail polish remover in the act of cleaning the AirPods case.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a pair of Apple AirPods or AirPods Pro, chances are you take them with you pretty much everywhere you go. They\u2019re so light and compact it\u2019s easy to squeeze them into a pocket or chuck them in your bag, just in case you get a few minutes to catch up on that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-audio"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":349,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185\/revisions\/349"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}