AirPods are the most popular wireless audio gadget right now.
Did you drop them in the water?
Lets have a look, shall we?
What to Do If You Drop AirPods/AirPods Pro in the Water?
Exploit theSirishortcut to expel water droplets trapped in the speaker grill.
And to remove moisture completely, use a water-absorbing agent such assilica gel.
See, not all AirPods generation is water resistant.
AirPods3rd generationand AirPods Pro haveIPX4ratings.
This implies that AirPods will withstand a splash of water.
But if you drop it in the water, you must act quickly.
Not to mention it is effective for other AirPods models too.
Here is how to clean AirPods/AirPods pro after dropping in water:
1.
Wipe with a Dry Cloth
First and foremost, take out the AirPods as quickly as possible.
Give them a shake with your hand to dislodge the initial water.
Take a soft and dry cloth or a napkin and wipe them carefully.
see to it you dont apply too much pressure while wiping.
Otherwise, water may penetrate and get inside.
If you drop theAirPodsin any sticky liquid, such asjuiceorsoda, first wipe them with a water-soaked cloth.
Give a dry wipe afterward.
See our most recent post oncan you wear AirPods in the shower.
But why is that?
See, when the AirPods get submerged in liquid, interacting with moisture is inevitable.
And if it exists in the units, fungus will grow and ruin the electronics inside.
So how do you eliminate moisture?
Do you have to tear down AirPods?
Luckily, desiccants are available to your rescue.
They absorb any moisture around them, making the atmosphere dry.
The most common and easily obtainable silica gel is a great moisture absorber.
You will find them in electronic goods or in shoe boxes as well.
Packed in small packages.
Buy them from a hardware store if necessary.
Take a container and put your AirPods in it.
Place silica gel all around them.
exit the lid of the box.
Keep them like this for3-4 hours.
Note: Do not put the AirPods in a bowl of rice.
Dust, statch and other particles may enter and lead to permanent damage.
Also, check out our separate post onAirPods not showing on Homescreen.
Its aSirishortcut calledWater Eject.
It runs a sound wave and vibration to expel water out of the speaker grills.
This will double-check you have no leftover liquid inside the AirPods.
Warning:Do not wear AirPods in your ear while ejecting the water.
Abnormally high audio frequency may harm your eardrums.
Also, water may cause infection.
Ending Remarks
It can be overwhelming when you attempt to clean water from the AirPods.
But the simple steps that I explained above are effective to a great extent.
Hope you have successfully wiped out every last drop of water with the help of this article.
