How to deep clean your AirPods like a Pro! The ultimate guide by Phone Fix Craft

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2021
  • We have received many questions on how we clean AirPods, so here's the full video with explanations.
    This is an educational video. This method always worked for us, but we have never checked if someone with no experience would get the same results. Please don't try this on a good working pair of AirPods, and do this at your own risk.
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  • @Jiredan_Firkraag
    @Jiredan_Firkraag Рік тому +31

    To anyone finding this, I was skeptical of using that much liquid (I used isopropyl instead), but it works great and the air pods are 100% fine. Fantastic tutorial!

  • @YLS8763
    @YLS8763 Рік тому +15

    Oh my god thank you SO MUCH! I have tried SO MANY cleaning techniques and nothing worked until I tried SPECIFICALLY windex and a paint brush like in the video. 2 YEARS WITHOUT FULLY FUNCTIONING AIRPODS. And now they work like new. You are a hero without a cape. I can enjoy listening to music again.

  • @Thomas-wb4cx
    @Thomas-wb4cx 2 роки тому +88

    Bro, you’re a lifesaver!! AirPods sound as good as new, the vacuum was a good idea. I’ve cleaned it with alcohol before but didn’t think of using a vacuum to get the liquid out.

  • @corvxnite
    @corvxnite 2 роки тому +242

    Applying some light heat very briefly will melt the ear wax down enough to clean it out if it is stuck in stubborn places! Great video!!

    • @difhrbelsidhdbsk5317
      @difhrbelsidhdbsk5317 2 роки тому +3

      What should I use to heat it up?

    • @corvxnite
      @corvxnite 2 роки тому +11

      @@difhrbelsidhdbsk5317 a hairdryer should be safe 😁

    • @difhrbelsidhdbsk5317
      @difhrbelsidhdbsk5317 2 роки тому +2

      @@corvxnite thank you

    • @Cherokee93
      @Cherokee93 2 роки тому +6

      Leave it in a hot car too would probably have the same effect

    • @fadiabbosh3376
      @fadiabbosh3376 2 роки тому +1

      Thank u bro u helped me

  • @cjstock5978
    @cjstock5978 2 роки тому +27

    I kept getting notifications that I was blasting my AirPods too loud. Just cleaned them out using your method and realized why I had to play it so loud. They must have been clogged inside, your method worked great, you just saved me from buying new AirPods. Thank you!

    • @PhoneFixCraft
      @PhoneFixCraft  2 роки тому +3

      Well done! Thanks for sharing your experience :)

  • @mindymidcap1417
    @mindymidcap1417 2 роки тому +56

    To ensure the AirPods don’t get sucked up into the vacuum, put a think sock or nylons over the opening.

    • @PhoneFixCraft
      @PhoneFixCraft  2 роки тому +15

      I just use the crevice tool. The nozzle is not wide enough for the AirPod to go through :)

  • @some_guy_from_canada6929
    @some_guy_from_canada6929 2 роки тому +27

    Thank you so much for this. My left airpod was way quieter than my right. After I saw this video I just took a toothbrush and tried it and it just saved me a bunch of money!

  • @denniskastner9185
    @denniskastner9185 Рік тому +52

    This is the BEST airport cleaning tutorial hands down. Literally the only one that worked to clean mine. Fantastic job and awesome walk-through! Thank you so much because I thought mine were just shot and was about ready to buy more

    • @benedictclenton7822
      @benedictclenton7822 Рік тому +2

      so it’s defenitly okay to put window cleaner on them

    • @M4lici0us
      @M4lici0us Рік тому

      @@benedictclenton7822 yes fully

    • @sc6ut___551
      @sc6ut___551 10 місяців тому

      @@M4lici0uswait so it wont affect the audio because of the liquid?

    • @monkeyrc7541
      @monkeyrc7541 9 місяців тому

      Wait, he was in an airport?

  • @LoveCountryMelody
    @LoveCountryMelody 2 роки тому +20

    Thank you sooooo much!!!!! I was thinking I had to go get new ones. But I can here out of them so much better!!!!

  • @melvinof6455
    @melvinof6455 Рік тому +4

    Thanks, helped me a lot. Left one was super quiet compared to right, this fixed it.

  • @M4lici0us
    @M4lici0us Рік тому +2

    For anyone looking for a simple way to do this at home, you can very easily do all of these steps with windex and a toothbrush! And anyone doubting the ligitimasy of this video or these comments... DONT! This man is underated and he earned his sub from me! Great video man!

  • @BluesJammer
    @BluesJammer Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much for the cleaning recommendations! I was about to throw away the airpods, and now I listen to music with the same pleasure as I used to :-)

  • @n8mo
    @n8mo 2 роки тому +40

    Thank you so much for this! I’ve used a toothpick to clean out some of the more superficial wax in the past but this had a much bigger impact!
    Sounds like new :)

  • @Nath50616
    @Nath50616 2 роки тому +24

    Thank you so much this worked so well😭 absolutely no sound was coming out of the front AirPod speakers and I did this for about half an hour and they’re like brand new AirPods!

    • @PhoneFixCraft
      @PhoneFixCraft  2 роки тому +1

      Well done 👏 I'm glad it helped!

    • @faizmunshi9455
      @faizmunshi9455 Рік тому

      Is it okay if we try to clean with the hydrogen peroxide?

    • @M4lici0us
      @M4lici0us Рік тому

      @@faizmunshi9455 that will help get the outer wax out but it might be to dense and weird to get the inner wax out!

  • @matedicmo4512
    @matedicmo4512 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you so much man! Guys feel free to try this on your airpods. My right one was softer and i tried this method but with alcohol and putted less liquid and you can dry it with ear stick. it worked so well that i even had to clean the left one because now the left one was softer.

  • @theweeklydaily2024
    @theweeklydaily2024 2 роки тому

    dude such an easy fix! life saver. thanks dude.

  • @Vietboyinred
    @Vietboyinred 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you sir! You saved my dirty airpod! The vaccume helped alot of sucking out all of the grime. I brush it gently and repeated the process about 7 time before it is 100% clean. The sound and the bass is so much better. Once again thank you!

  • @feiia7932
    @feiia7932 Рік тому

    this worked perfectly. thankyou so much

  • @ChrisJohnson-ji7qd
    @ChrisJohnson-ji7qd Рік тому

    Thank you so much! I was just about to give up on my AirPods and then you came along

  • @ancledoidoi1102
    @ancledoidoi1102 Рік тому

    Mate, I think I love you
    Thanks heaps for the help! Worked like a charm ❤️

  • @candeezy01
    @candeezy01 Рік тому +5

    Omg after u get over the fear of a liquid cleaning agent screwing up my electronic device, you will soon realize that it is all worth the risk. And I did this at work. We have everything I need here. My makeup bag has an eyeshadow brush I’m not using at the moment, we have windex on hand, plus, a vacuum cleaner. It was meant to be! Lol. I did a few passes, waited 2 minutes of soak time in between each and made sure I vacuumed it all up very well each time. Slowly but surely you can start to see the two circles beneath the mesh which means… by golly you’ve done it!! You’ve cleaned out your icky wax. Lol. Amazing I tell u. Give it a try, works great in Hawaii 🤙🏼🤙🏼 Mahalo for the video. I was so close to buying myself a new airpod. Thank goodness for UA-cam and people with crafty skills. Lol

  • @letiziab9146
    @letiziab9146 Рік тому +1

    Worked great thanks!

  • @MementoSpecra
    @MementoSpecra 7 місяців тому

    I warm up the WindowCleaner a little bit, helps, the process.
    Nice video ty

  • @AfrikaiMalac2
    @AfrikaiMalac2 2 місяці тому

    Works like a charm, after not being able to understand lyrics in a train etc. Now its deafiningly loud and i love it

  • @ljmrtn18
    @ljmrtn18 Рік тому +1

    This actually worked. Wow my right airpod was basically mute and now it’s just as good as the left. Thank you bro

  • @mrymamin
    @mrymamin Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this!!
    My left airpod was so much lower than the right, I was scared to use the window cleaner since it's watery but after trying this my airpods sounded so clear, they're like brand new!
    There I was thinking I needed to buy new ones 🤦‍♀thank god I stumbled upon your tutorial

  • @smerckibmw9339
    @smerckibmw9339 6 місяців тому

    You are number one!
    Now my AirPod sound as new
    Thank you very much

  • @ihateruzzians
    @ihateruzzians Рік тому

    ty bro, that really helped me, tho i was scared that window liquid was pouring out of little side speaker, but for now it works really great

  • @flounce5234
    @flounce5234 11 місяців тому

    my airpods have been at low volume for 2 years now and FINALLY I found a video that brung them back, I was tempted to buy new ones very soon. THANK YOU

  • @mohamedsalem77
    @mohamedsalem77 Рік тому

    Thank you so much,my AirPod become new again with this technic👍👍💪🏼

  • @heavenphillips4357
    @heavenphillips4357 5 місяців тому

    YESSSS THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! They sound so much better😭

  • @joewilliquette1233
    @joewilliquette1233 Рік тому +3

    I use rubbing alcohol, a Qtip, and vacuum cleaner. I've used this method on my cell phone speakers for years. Works on ear pods too

  • @kaiKudos
    @kaiKudos 2 роки тому

    thanks so much man my airpods sound so good now

  • @kyledashnea7195
    @kyledashnea7195 Рік тому

    Worked great thank you

  • @neologismus
    @neologismus Рік тому

    this helped a lot, my airpods are now as loud as they used to be when i bought them,ty for the vid

  • @ashwin767
    @ashwin767 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much , tried almost everything with no luck but this trick worked for me !!!

  • @phillyflyers966
    @phillyflyers966 5 місяців тому

    This video helped so much thanks

  • @beautybraidz9304
    @beautybraidz9304 Рік тому

    OMG IT WORKED THANK YOU!!!!

  • @inaworldofmyown8071
    @inaworldofmyown8071 3 місяці тому

    Omg it worked! I was going to get a new left AirPod but you save me money 😊

  • @peawisesmanee869
    @peawisesmanee869 Рік тому

    Almost buy a new one, thanks to your vid, mine work perfectly now!

  • @damianj4700
    @damianj4700 Рік тому

    Great video, thank you

  • @shreyassonu8035
    @shreyassonu8035 4 місяці тому

    dude the best tutorial, almost thinking my AirPods were damaged! thank you

  • @tigerchalk2344
    @tigerchalk2344 Рік тому

    Thank you so much your a lifesaver 🙏

  • @BelindaRen
    @BelindaRen 2 дні тому +1

    This is really a good idea. You are talented technicians. This video provides an excellent introduction, which is very detailed and professional. Recently, I am also planning to shoot a video introducing the repair parts of AirPods. Looking forward to receiving more suggestions from you then. thanks

  • @Sam-iy4in
    @Sam-iy4in 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot

  • @bora-ux9my
    @bora-ux9my 2 роки тому +8

    cracking video! Could you make a video for also cleaning airpods case? Thanks a lot!

    • @kailenepower5827
      @kailenepower5827 2 роки тому +2

      Hey! I clean mine often because my ear wax is very wet, and let me tell you he’s using way too much liquid and window cleaner will take way too long like his video. The best thing to use is hydrogen peroxide. For AirPods: Put a little on a cotton swab/q tip (just enough that it’s damp) and clean the mesh. Take a needle and clean around the edge where the white part rises above the mesh. Heat it for 10 seconds on low heat with a blow dryer (or heat gun if you don’t have a blow dryer). Suck it fast (I do it with my mouth but you can do it with a vacuum) and it’ll be brand new. For the case: hydrogen peroxide again! Wet a cotton swab- I soak it then squeeze it so it’s basically like ringing out a cloth. Wipe around everything on top and down the holes where the AirPods charge. You’ll probably need a few cotton swabs because they’re way dirtier than they look. Use light heat or the cool setting of a blow dryer to dry, and keep open for a few minutes. Make sure it is fully dry before plugging in because it WILL melt your AirPods if the case is even a little wet while charging!
      Hope this helps☺️ I got this info straight from Apple and it’s the absolute safest way so you don’t damage the pods or case.

    • @bora-ux9my
      @bora-ux9my 2 роки тому

      @@kailenepower5827 thanks a lot, I will keep this in mind! Really appreciated!

  • @freestyla101
    @freestyla101 2 роки тому

    Do you have a video on cleaning the airpod microphone grille?

  • @VertixW
    @VertixW Рік тому +1

    one of my headphones wasnt playing as loud as the other one but i did this like 5 times and its perfect now, thanks a lot i thought i will have to buy new ones tip: just make sure the vacuum cleaner doesnt suck the airpod inside that would be bad

  • @thandrew3470
    @thandrew3470 2 роки тому +3

    Dude thank you!!!!! I haven’t wanted to use my AirPods for like a year now cause I couldn’t hear anything even on max volume. Now it’s too loud on just half volume!!

  • @user-lt4ld9mw5k
    @user-lt4ld9mw5k 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @vison4506
    @vison4506 10 місяців тому

    It really worked thanks

  • @zipzap6434
    @zipzap6434 2 роки тому +18

    for those who are scared or doesnt have a small enough vacuum nozzle, you can use a straw and suck through it but be careful u might get a taste from the water and soap

    • @simonariasserna5633
      @simonariasserna5633 2 роки тому +1

      lol

    • @PhoneFixCraft
      @PhoneFixCraft  2 роки тому +5

      🤢🤢🤢

    • @levetbyck
      @levetbyck 2 роки тому +1

      Double z! I thought you meant to tape the straw to the vac nozzle

    • @_.soymilk
      @_.soymilk 2 роки тому +1

      💀

    • @noriii
      @noriii Рік тому

      you can put a napkin over the end you put in your mouth that way the gunk gets on the napkin and not in your mouth

  • @kritikagupta9000
    @kritikagupta9000 29 днів тому

    Thnku it really work

  • @marshaldavis6566
    @marshaldavis6566 Рік тому

    Genius bro thanks

  • @JulesJulesJulesJules
    @JulesJulesJulesJules Рік тому +3

    Bro… what is this magic. So I had a pair, after a year the volume was so low I bought a new pair. Same thing started happening to the new pair. Imagine what it’s like sitting in public transport listening to music on full blast but hearing the people around you better than your music. So I watched this video, tried it on my new pair, and was baffled to say the least. Now, I remembered the old pair was hid somewhere, I tried this technique on that pair, and believe me when I tell you I had no initial hope. I thought death was eternal but these babies are back to life and doing better! Thanks!

  • @Tygio
    @Tygio Рік тому

    Works, thanks!

  • @alexsierra2795
    @alexsierra2795 2 роки тому +2

    Is there anything you can use other than a vacuum?

  • @adeptcat865
    @adeptcat865 Рік тому

    Yo tysm I didnt think this would actually work my AirPods have been quiet for so long

  • @ubreakitirepairit3569
    @ubreakitirepairit3569 Рік тому +4

    I’ve tried this before and can confirm it works. Someone needs to make a vacuum nozzle attachment specifically for cleaning AirPods. Any other method of trying to clean these, basically just pushes anything into the mesh.
    Why are you using window cleaner over rubbing alcohol?
    I forgot to add that it helps to cover over part of the nozzle with a piece of tape, so that you can get more suction.

  • @coolguyethn987
    @coolguyethn987 10 місяців тому

    bro thank u so much

  • @serkangurbuz135
    @serkangurbuz135 Рік тому

    Would you think give a heat with heat gun to break down grease and warm liquid would help ?

  • @indian123jk
    @indian123jk Рік тому

    Is it ok if i use a window cleaner thats meant for other things to like cleaning taps and some metallic stuff ?

  • @HighFiveOfficial
    @HighFiveOfficial 2 місяці тому

    That's the best way.It's logical.

  • @bhatti23
    @bhatti23 Рік тому +1

    Would windex work for the window cleaner?

  • @elian6434
    @elian6434 2 роки тому

    if i will do it with alcohol insted and then use the vacuum, do you think it will work?
    and you never had a problem after doing that?

  • @RebekkaHay
    @RebekkaHay Рік тому

    Thank you! For months I’ve been tilting my left one in the most uncomfortable position to be able to hear with it, I thought I needed to buy new ones.

  • @NuhJouseff
    @NuhJouseff 2 роки тому

    You made my day by following that new method and it actually worked ! My air pods are clean as new .. thank you!

  • @clovermx1472
    @clovermx1472 Рік тому +1

    How do I know that the specific airpods might break because of the liquid cleaner? You know... electronics. Or are they all designed to be immune to it? Thanks

  • @myasimpson738
    @myasimpson738 2 роки тому

    thank you so much!!!

  • @user-kun2147
    @user-kun2147 Рік тому

    is there another alternative for the e vacuum?

  • @tibbytobby
    @tibbytobby Рік тому +1

    don’t have any window cleaner, but i do have something called like isopropyl alcohol? i saw someone in the comments say they used alcohol, would isopropyl alcohol work?

  • @blackjesus1443
    @blackjesus1443 2 роки тому +3

    Thank it helps

  • @noxnext
    @noxnext 21 день тому

    Does this also work on the Airpods 3? Apple says they are only sweat resistant but definitely not waterproof.

  • @GeorgieSibson-ks9lk
    @GeorgieSibson-ks9lk 6 місяців тому +1

    i’m nervous about using windex on my airpods, but is it actually safe to use it on them?

  • @tolgaswp
    @tolgaswp Рік тому

    What if you were to add a tiny sprinkle of baking soda when you apply the first liquid on the first round?

  • @MommaMarmar
    @MommaMarmar Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much!! This video saved me from buying a new pair of AirPods 😁

  • @agking2479
    @agking2479 4 місяці тому

    Is it possible to remove the speaker grill/chamber

  • @thegamerrager2529
    @thegamerrager2529 Рік тому +1

    Does the window cleaner work the same as rubbing alcohol?

  • @briom1425
    @briom1425 10 місяців тому

    It worked 👍

  • @Haloabove18
    @Haloabove18 3 місяці тому

    And how long do I wait to use after putting all that liquid in ? Or with it sounds normal

  • @levetbyck
    @levetbyck 2 роки тому

    just got here after watching your visit at insider :)
    - glad that you also show how they are taken apart
    ok, maybe realising they can't be taken apart without permanent damage
    - at least this is what i think after watching the ifixit on this item

    • @PhoneFixCraft
      @PhoneFixCraft  2 роки тому

      Thanks for visiting :) They can be taken apart and put back together, but it's not very straightforward

    • @levetbyck
      @levetbyck 2 роки тому

      @@PhoneFixCraft interesting! I like your positive energy. GG! :p

    • @PhoneFixCraft
      @PhoneFixCraft  2 роки тому

      @@levetbyck Thank you :)

  • @latifahchenille9
    @latifahchenille9 Рік тому

    I used a toothpick and putty and I have putty stuck in the holes a bit. Can I get it out the same way?

  • @happiestunicorn_in_the_wor681
    @happiestunicorn_in_the_wor681 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!!!
    But notice, if one of your bud will be quiet after this procedure, just blow air forward.

  • @imperialsushi1332
    @imperialsushi1332 Рік тому

    Would the same thing work with iPhone speakers?

  • @joshprado4353
    @joshprado4353 Рік тому

    Thank you ! You just saved me from buying a new pair !

  • @daz1000
    @daz1000 2 роки тому +11

    Nice video - but I would be very worried about putting any liquid any where near electric parts - are you sure???

    • @PhoneFixCraft
      @PhoneFixCraft  2 роки тому +4

      It worked every time so far. Also it's a last resort for them AirPods, as they were complytely unusable and otherwise would end up in trash.

    • @LnnyOsoTo
      @LnnyOsoTo 2 роки тому +3

      If you're really worried about that you could use Isopropyl Alcohol, ideally 99% but I can't find that where I live so I use 91%. I doubt it would work as well as this windows cleaner but it evaporates very quickly and is very unlikely to damage any electronics. I use it without mercy on pretty much every electronic I've ever fixed or cleaned and have never had any issues.

    • @thandrew3470
      @thandrew3470 2 роки тому

      @@LnnyOsoTo I used 50% lol

    • @levetbyck
      @levetbyck 2 роки тому

      -maybe a combination of window cleaner and isopropyl could be a “game changer”-
      - -should look up if isopropyl can be mixed with detergents (maybe a solution with 10% “soap”..)-
      Actually..nvm, I I’m far from being able to suggest anything better
      I’ve just read that it’s recommended to use a 99% (would be great to have, if it’s wasn’t because of how rare it is to find - because of safety laws).
      Could imagine how the 99% maybe easily would mix up with any water solutions left inside the device and then better evaporate and dry up any surfaces..
      Also not sure how long isopropyl will stay at it’s original alcoholic level (when the bottle has been opened the first time..)

  • @TheMstwntdLMSV123
    @TheMstwntdLMSV123 Рік тому

    I wonder if dipping just the mesh into an ultrasonic cleaner then vacuuming it out would get out the rest that the brush didn’t

  • @Tierfj
    @Tierfj Рік тому

    with glass cleaner? thx

  • @fetzbeast1204
    @fetzbeast1204 4 місяці тому +1

    Dankeschön!!!!!!

  • @kateliebner763
    @kateliebner763 2 роки тому +90

    it would be a shame if the airpod got sucked up in the vaccum

    • @JovenRata1997
      @JovenRata1997 Рік тому

      I taped the tip just to make sure of that

    • @malte_wallin7536
      @malte_wallin7536 10 місяців тому +1

      Just recover it from the vaccum bag👍

    • @theashologist
      @theashologist 10 місяців тому

      Don't tell me you don't clean out your vacuum.

  • @hexerade.e6142
    @hexerade.e6142 Рік тому

    Would this work better with a custom 3d printed attachments for the vacuum? To make an almost perfect seal with the airpods

    • @mr.baldzher5193
      @mr.baldzher5193 Рік тому

      I think you answered your own question there 😂

  • @raimond2305
    @raimond2305 2 роки тому

    It’s so satisfactory

  • @ypcomchic
    @ypcomchic 6 місяців тому

    Use a qtip to get the stuff from edges.

  • @user-tp6rm3xe6w
    @user-tp6rm3xe6w 7 місяців тому

    Does this work with 3rd gen?

  • @latifahchenille9
    @latifahchenille9 Рік тому

    Are these the kind that can get water in them. The pro?

  • @treich1234
    @treich1234 Рік тому

    Would rubbing alcohol work as well oe even better?

  • @spawn666reaper
    @spawn666reaper 2 роки тому +3

    would you clean the microphone mesh the same way?

    • @PhoneFixCraft
      @PhoneFixCraft  2 роки тому +2

      Microphones are usually clean on AirPods, it might be a bit riskier with microphone cleaning. I’ll need to look into this

  • @bxbyvybez
    @bxbyvybez Рік тому +1

    wait will water do the same trick or does it have to be window cleaner

  • @OfficialArtistGixevm
    @OfficialArtistGixevm Рік тому

    Doesnt they break when u clean it with water?

  • @meganmurphy9718
    @meganmurphy9718 2 роки тому

    What kind of window cleaner