How to Dry Washed AirPods

If you’ve accidentally soaked your AirPods, the first step is to dry them as quickly as possible. You can use a microfiber cloth or a paper towel to dry them off. Make sure that you don’t rub them too hard. You can also place the AirPods in a solution or environment to dry faster. Neither of these methods will damage your AirPods’ electronics.

Apple doesn’t recommend washing your AirPods. They’re not waterproof. However, if you’ve accidentally dropped them, you can use silicon gel packs to dry them off. This method is much like how you’d dry your iPhone after an accidental drop. You should also make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture with a silicon gel pack. However, this is not a foolproof solution.

It’s best to avoid washing AirPods as the washing machine can harm them. Even though they can withstand a 10 foot fall, you’ll never know if they’ll survive the centrifugal force generated by the washing machine. That’s because electronics and water are not a good combination.

The IPX4-rating for the Apple AirPods is a conservative one, but they are durable enough to withstand moderate water contact. In some cases, they can survive a trip to the washing machine, but this depends on the amount of water they’ve come in contact with.

After washing your AirPods, make sure that they’re completely dry. You can also use a cotton swab to remove any remaining water. Afterwards, allow them to dry completely for at least 12 hours before charging them again. If you don’t want them to get damaged further, you can always use a dry lint-free cloth.

If you don’t want to wait for the AirPods to dry completely, you can try letting them air dry for up to 24 hours. If the AirPods still don’t dry properly after a day, you can also try placing them in a bowl of dry rice. If this doesn’t work, leave them overnight.

After washing your AirPods, be sure to dry them immediately. This step is important to prevent damage to your AirPods. Wipe off any visible water with a clean lint-free cloth. If you can’t reach those spots, use a cotton swab.