Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago

Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

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Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago

Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.

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Are the electronics not damaged from this ?
- caseyweederman@lemmy.ca
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  Yes. You have to throw them out immediately after and then buy new ones. Really gets 'em clean.
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  You just have to rinse with 99% alcohol

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