How to clean refurbished AirPods?

Have you just bought a pair of refurbished AirPods on our site and want to find out how to clean them the right way?

Simple, take a cotton swab and make circular movements without going too deep.

Of course we're joking, but if you want to find out how to clean regenerated AirPods, you're in the right place. We know that over the long term it is inevitable that your AirPods will get dirty or accumulate dirt in the ear canals, which is why we decided to provide you with some advice on how to clean your refurbished AirPods and charging case.

Ah, just one thing before starting... it seems clear and necessary to tell you: DO NOT PUT YOUR REFURBISHED AIRPODS UNDER RUNNING WATER!

It doesn't happen that it doesn't happen, but if it does: it's trouble. Better to specify.



4 tips to clean your refurbished AirPods:

First, make sure you're using soft, dry, lint-free cloths to clean your refurbished AirPods. Make sure that no liquid enters the speakers or microphones otherwise it will damage all internal components.

Once you've made sure you're not doing serious damage to your AirPods, do the following:

  • Clean the speakers (be sure to remove the ear tips if you bought refurbished AirPods Pro) and microphones with a dry Q-tip (no joke this time;
  • Clean refurbished AirPods with a lightly dampened cloth (LIGHTLY, be careful), then use a dry, soft, lint-free cloth;
  • To clean the charging case, remove the headphones and use the cleaning cloth you used for the headphones to clean the inside. If necessary, soak the cloth in a little isopropyl alcohol, making sure not to get any liquid into the Lightning port;
  • If you want to remove any dirt from the Lighting connector, use a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush.

Here is some information that can be useful for cleaning your refurbished AirPods:


  • Refurbished AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), Refurbished AirPods (3rd generation), MagSafe Charging Case for Refurbished AirPods (3rd generation), Lightning Charging Case for Refurbished AirPods (3rd generation), and MagSafe Charging Case for Refurbished AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) are water and sweat resistant, but not waterproof or sweatproof.

This is to tell you that… our refurbished AirPods do not have super powers, so be very careful when you get the bright idea of ​​cleaning your headphones.