Earbuds are one of the most significant developments in personal audio of the last few decades, but they have a rather large downside: they get filthy. They do go in your ears, after all. But this gradual build-up of earwax, grime and goodness knows what else isn't just bad hygienically; it's also bad for sound quality.
So you should clean your earbuds pretty regularly to prevent your AirPods and wireless earbuds from sounding worse than they should or stopping charging or working completely. But how? With what? And what should you most definitely avoid? We're here to run you through the do's and don't's of how to clean your AirPods and earbuds safely, hygienically, and using tools you'll most probably find in your bathroom cabinet or toolbox.
