Apple Watch Band Cleaning Guide: Dos and Don'ts for Sparkling Results!
Clean Your Apple Watch Band: Stay Healthy! Why it's important to clean your Apple Watch band and how to do it safely and effectively. Recent research has shown that Apple Watch bands can harbor harmful bacteria. By following these simple steps, you can keep your band clean and reduce your risk of infection.
The Problem: Germs on Your Wrist – 95% of smartwatch bands harbor bacteria according to a recent study – This bacteria can include Staph infection-causing Staphylococcus spp – Other harmful germs like Pseudomonas spp and enteric bacteria were also found
Cleaning Do's and Don'ts Do: – Use a microfiber cloth – Dampen the cloth with water if needed – Use mild soap on silicone, rubber, or fabric bands (with Apple's approval) – Disinfect silicone, rubber, or metal bands with a Clorox wipe or alcohol wipe Don't – Use abrasive cleaners or cloths – Use Clorox wipes or alcohol on leather or fabric bands – Soak leather bands in water or cleaner – Use hydrogen peroxide or bleach
Cleaning Steps – Remove the band from your Apple Watch – Wipe it down with a clean, microfiber cloth – Lightly dampen the cloth with clean water if needed – For silicone, rubber, or fabric bands, you can use mild soap with Apple's approval – To disinfect silicone, rubber, or metal bands, use a Clorox wipe or 70% isopropyl/ethyl alcohol on your cloth – You can also disinfect any band with a UV sanitizer, but be aware it might discolor or age certain materials
Cleaning Tips & Reminders – Use a flosser pick to clean gunk in tight spots – Blue Tack can also help remove dirt from links and clasps – Set a reminder to clean your band regularly – Check for specific cleaning instructions for third-party bands