Keeping your Apple Watch clean is not only important for maintaining its sleek appearance but also for good hygiene. Regularly cleaning your watch and band helps eliminate dirt, bacteria, and grime buildup. However, it’s essential to clean your Apple Watch properly to avoid damaging it. Here are some easy-to-follow tips on how to clean your Apple Watch effectively.
How to Clean Apple Watch Screen
To clean the screen of your Apple Watch, you’ll need a nonabrasive lint-free cloth to ensure that you don’t scratch or damage the screen. Avoid using soap or soaking your watch, as this can cause harm. Instead, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your Apple Watch and remove it from the charger.
2. Remove the band, especially if it’s made of leather.
3. Dampen a cloth with water, making sure not to soak it.
4. Gently wipe the screen with the damp cloth.
5. Dry the watch thoroughly with a dry cloth.
It’s worth noting that different watch bands get dirtier at different rates, depending on how often you wear your watch. Now, let’s move on to cleaning the Apple Watch bands.
How to Clean Apple Watch Bands
There are various types of Apple Watch bands, and each requires slightly different cleaning methods. Here’s how to clean each type:
1. Leather Bands and Hermès Knit Bands:
– Wipe the band with a cloth.
– If needed, lightly dampen the cloth with water (avoid using soap or soaking the band).
– Let the band air dry completely before wearing it and keep it away from heat, high temperatures, and direct sunlight.
2. Solo Loop, Braided Solo Loop, Sport Band, Sport Loop, Ocean Band, Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, and Hermès Rubber Bands:
– Wipe the band with a cloth.
– If needed, lightly dampen the cloth with water. You can also use a mild hypoallergenic hand soap.
– Dry the band with a cloth.
3. Woven (Apple brand and Hermès), Magnetic Link, and Buckle Bands:
– Create a cleaning solution by mixing 1 tsp or 5 mL of liquid laundry detergent with 1 cup or 250 mL of water.
– Dip a cloth into the solution and gently rub it on the band for 1 minute.
– Clean with a separate damp cloth.
– Dry the band with a cloth, ensuring to remove excess moisture.
– Let the band dry for one day before using it again.
– Note: Woven bands and leather bands are not water resistant, so avoid submerging them in water.
If your Apple Watch band type is not listed, follow these general instructions: clean it with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth, dampen if necessary, and dry with another lint-free cloth. Alternatively, refer to the cleaning instructions that came with the band.
It’s recommended to wash your Apple Watch band as often as you do laundry, approximately once every one to two weeks. By regularly cleaning your Apple Watch and its bands, you can maintain its hygiene, prolong its lifespan, and continue enjoying its stylish design.