Author: Sahil Soni
Just like your body organs, earbuds are sophisticated devices that run on advanced technology and require some care for them to perform well. We know you love your earbuds, and you just can’t do without them. But people often complain about their device getting old or wrecked sooner than expected. In this blog, we’ll discuss several ways in which you can maintain your wireless and wired earphones for their longevity.
Keep Them Dry: Moisture Protection
The most basic practice to prevent your Bluetooth earbuds from losing their balance is to keep them dry and moisture-free. With advancements in technology, waterproof earbuds have taken center stage, and sweat-resistant futuristic earbuds are becoming the new cool, but that doesn’t mean that you wash them along with your dishes like Gopi Bahu. Below are several best practices to keep your device safe
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Do not wash your waterproof earbuds in running water. Some extra cool people have already started performing this mistake on a regular basis, but water or moisture is only going to harm your device in the long run, no matter how high the IP (Ingress Protection) rating is.
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Make sure the earbuds are completely dry. Before you put your earbuds back in the case, you must make sure that your earbuds are completely dry. Even a small amount of moisture around your connectors can damage the case and deafen your device forever.
- Keep the charging point away from liquids. The damage caused by the liquid in the internal parts of an earbud is irreversible. This can turn the best noise-canceling earbuds into noise-producing machines.
Keep Them Clean: Hygiene
Dirty talks are okay, but dirty earbuds are not.
Cleaning your in-ear headphones is another major practice in order to keep them safe and increase their life. Below are a few steps to cleanse your wireless earbuds in the best possible manner
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Washing your earbuds in running water is not encouraged. Using a microfiber cloth (dry or lightly damped) to wipe off all the dust from your earbuds is the best way of doing it.
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Separate the eartips from the buds and wash them with warm water. This will keep them clean and hygienic and also prevent dirt from entering your ears. Unlike earbuds, it's completely safe to use running water or detergent to wash your eartips.
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Make sure that your ear tips are dried properly before reconnecting them with the device.
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Use a cotton swab, mounting putty, or ear-cleaning buds to remove the debris (wax) accumulated on the tiny walls of the speaker. Use an air blower to remove the dry dust, in case the wax accumulation is not an issue.
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You can always use earbud cleaning products that are available in the online or offline market. The set of cleaning tools will help keep not just your earbuds but also your laptop, mobile phone, etc. clean. Avoid using metal tools to clean the fragile parts, as it may lead to damage.
- Last but not least, keep your ears clean. The dirt inside your ears often gets transferred to the eartips of the device, and that is creepy.
Store Them Properly: Basic Rule
Whether it's wired headphones or wireless in-ear headphones, storing them properly in a case will contribute to their longevity in the most significant way. If it’s a wireless Bluetooth earbud and tangling or snapping of the wires is not an issue, store them in the case right after use. Don’t keep throwing the buds in one direction and your case in the other. Doing this will also help your earbuds with prolonged battery life. On that note, let’s discuss how to take care of the battery life.
Tips for Enhanced Battery Life
No one likes to charge their toys again and again. Well, battery life is the most crucial feature of any device that runs on it. You can take care of your degrading battery life by taking into consideration the following three measures:
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Charge your earbuds in a disciplined manner. Wearing down the battery of your device completely before charging it again affects its battery life. Instead, charge your earbuds in a frequent and disciplined manner.
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Don’t plug your earbuds into the charger for long. Every time you plug your charger into the device and go to bed, you are killing your device’s battery. Avoid charging for longer than required; try to turn the charging off before it reaches 100.
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Avoid extreme temperatures.Your device’s battery suffers the most when you store it in extremely cold or hot temperatures. Especially if you live in places like Delhi with extreme climates.
For Wired Headphones: Don’t Get Tangled
Many of you still love and prefer wired headphones over wireless devices. The wired earphone users need to care a little extra as compared to the TWS earbuds’ users. In order to keep it working fine, keep the wires of the earphone untangled and coil them up in a proper way after every use. It is also advised to not roll your cables in tight loops, as it may weaken the wires. When it's about storing headphones, people always throw them on the bed after use and later find the wire snapped or torn out. To avoid this, try storing your headphones in a proper case; you never know when a naughty rat will pass through.
Conclusion
If you take care of the technology, technology will care for you.
People often get so busy in their daily lives that they ignore the importance of basic hygiene, be it about their body or the things they own. But the fact that you’re reading this is proof that you’re someone who cares about small things that matter. In this blog, we’ve discussed why it’s important to take care of your wireless and wired earbuds and what the best practices are for their longevity. Earbuds require proper care, like cleaning, storage, and a little extra love like a cherry on top. We know you care about your device, and so do we at Aethon. Hoping that this article was helpful, let’s keep the game on.
