You could say that headphones are one of the most popular gadgets out there. They are our faithful companions, they are there to help us disconnect from the world and what is happening around us. They immerse us in our favorite music or those podcasts that keep us informed. Since they are important to us, we must give them the treatment they deserve. With these tips, you will be able take care of your headphones properly so that they work like the first day.
How to properly care for wireless headphones
battery care
In principle, we will focus on some tips to take care of the health of your battery. wireless headphones. First of all, you should know that lithium batteries, like those in wireless headphones, have a useful life of 10000 full charges. Therefore, Every time you put them to recharge you will be spending a charging cycle.
So, if you want the battery to last longer, the advice we suggest is that, every time you finish using your headphones, do not put them inside their charging base. Rather, turn them off by pressing the touchpad until they say Power off. After turning them off, avoid touching the touch panel so they don't turn on again. You can take them from the arms it has and place them in a special case. It is also not advisable to keep them in your pockets because they could turn on again.
Cleaning your wireless headphones
First, we want to give you a few warnings:
- Do not use very abrasive liquids as they can damage your headphones. Instead, use isopropyl alcohols, but not directly, but on a cloth.
- Do not put your headphones in water, never.
Below, we give you the right tips on how to clean your headphones without damaging them. You will need a dry microfiber cloth, ear sticks, a little water or 70 proof isopropyl or ethyl alcohol and a soft bristle brush.
First, we will proceed to clean the speaker grills. If your headphones have pads, it is best if you remove them before cleaning the grills. After remove the silicone pads, you can submerge them in water or place them under the tap. When we finish cleaning them, we dry them very well with a dry cloth.
Now, clean the vents using the ear swabs. You can use them dry or wet them a little with water or alcohol. Rub slowly over the most dirty areas.
Then, we will use a cloth slightly moistened with water or a little alcohol to clean each earbud. Wipe the cloth over the entire surface of the headset. Afterwards, we can wipe with a dry cloth in case the headphones have become a little damp.
Don't forget to clean the charging case. Do it in the same way as with the headphones, with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Use cotton swabs to access the most difficult areas. To clean the charging port, it is best to use the soft bristle brush to extract all the dirt it may contain.
Another cleaning tip is use adhesive putty on headphones without pads. We glue it to each earphone, pressing a little in the places where the most dirt accumulates.
How to properly care for wired headphones
- Avoid stretching cables when you disconnect them from your phone since this action can cause the electronic components present inside them to come off and damage, and as a consequence, damage the sound quality.
- Don't put them in your pants pockets.. Put them inside your shirt to avoid pulling on them all the time.
- Don't sleep with headphones on. First, they are bad for your health and, second, the pressure placed on the cables and speakers can damage them.
- Roll them correctly. Use one of your hands to do this, carefully, to roll them up. Then, secure them with a cable and store them in a safe place, away from heavy objects.
- For cleaning, you can follow the advice we have given for wireless headphones. Even if these tips don't convince you, you can buy a cleaning set for mobile phones. These include many more appropriate elements to reach less accessible corners. They are suitable for any type of headphones and cost around 10 euros.
