Dirty Wireless Earbuds and AirPods Can Harbor Bacteria. Here's How to Clean Them
My new Beats Studio Pro headphones are never more than 10 feet away from me. I'm not exaggerating. I literally take them everywhere with me -- and that means they go through a lot each day. I listen to music at the gym and during my morning walk. I stream podcasts when I walk my dog four times a day. I dive into an audiobook when I'm shopping at the grocery store, walking in the airport or doing chores. Because I get so much mileage out of my Beats, I have to clean them regularly.
AirPods or other wireless earbuds -- from Beats to Bose to JBL and more -- collect dirt, debris, earwax and bacteria every time you pop them in your ears. Over time, this buildup can impair the audio quality of your headphones, but on a more serious note, it can also transfer bacteria into your ear canal and cause a nasty infection. Simply cleaning your AirPods and other wireless headphones can prevent this. You'll want to make sure you're doing it the right way, though, so as not to damage your several-hundred-dollar headphones. Here's how.
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Apple has suggested a few methods for cleaning your AirPods. This easiest is simply using a disinfecting or alcohol wipe to clean the exterior surface. Just make sure to not use the wipe on the mesh speaker part and to dry the buds completely with a clean cloth before popping them back into your ears. Since alcohol dries quickly, you shouldn't need to wait more than 60 seconds or so.
For the microphone and speaker meshes, we recommend you use a dry cotton swab and a soft-bristled brush to gently wipe away dirt. Don't press too hard, though, since you could push the wax through the mesh and it would be nearly impossible to remove it then.
CNET Insider bonus: CNET senior editor Matt Elliott also suggests using to remove any stubborn earwax that's leftover after your initial wipe down. He instructs that you rub the Fun-Tak together to warm it up and then press it against the speaker. Then, you can use a wooden toothpick to scrape off anything stuck to the sides of the speaker hollow.
Cleaning wireless earbuds with detachable silicone tips, like the AirPods Pro or JBL Reflect Flow Pro, is simpler due to the protective nature of the tips. The silicone shields the speaker from dirt, earwax and debris, so it never gets too grimy. The tips can be removed for easy cleaning.
Just detach the silicone tips from the earphones and soak them in warm, soapy water for about 30 minutes. For stubborn stains, you can agitate the container to loosen up the gunk. Once clean, use a soft cloth or cotton swab to wipe away any remaining earwax or dirt and set aside the silicone tips to air dry completely.
If your earbuds don't come with silicone tips, you can purchase them separately from sources like Amazon. We recommend these affordable $13 that can be attached to standard AirPods.
I can't go one day without seeing those trendy over-the-ear wireless headphones, like the Apple AirPods Max or Beats Studio Pro. And I'm not mad about it -- they're super stylish -- and I even sport my own pair day-in and day-out. But they take a bit more time to clean.
Like other headphones, you should never run them under water, use abrasive tools or get liquids in any openings. The best method is to wipe down the headband portion with a disinfectant wipe and to pop the removed cushions into a container with a mixture of one teaspoon liquid laundry detergent and one cup of tepid water. After soaking, wipe the ear cushions and headband thoroughly with a clean cloth to dry. Then, lay the headphones flat to dry for at least a day before you reattach the cushions and use them again.
Yes, your charging case gets grimy too. And it doesn't make much sense to go through the effort of cleaning your earbuds only to return them to a dirty charging case.
To clean the case, use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe away any visible dirt. You can slightly dampen the cloth with water or rubbing alcohol, but be careful to avoid getting any liquid inside the charging ports.
Here's a rundown of a few more earbud-cleaning tips to remember:
Never fully submerge your earbuds or headphones in water -- even if they're advertised as "waterproof" or "water-resistant"
Cotton swabs are your best bet
Refrain from using sharp objects, like safety pins, pens and kitchen utensils, to clean the speaker or microphone mesh
Make sure not to get any liquid in the openings
Avoid exposing your headphones and earbuds to products that can cause stains or other damage, including soaps, shampoos and conditioners, lotions, perfumes, solvents, detergents, sunscreen, oils or hair dyes and other hair products
For more cleaning tips, explore how to clean your Apple Watch.

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Best Ice Makers
CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Ice: The one thing a summer hang can never have enough of. The best countertop ice makers will have a bin full of nugget, bullet or cocktail ice that is never out of reach. A standalone model is particularly valuable if your fridge doesn't have a built-in ice maker or it can't keep up with consumption. There are also specialty ice makers to make the fanciest cubes you'll find outside of a speakeasy. Just a few of the ice makers we tested to find the best in class. David Watsky/CNET To find the best ice makers to keep the party going, I tested 10 machines. The models I evaluated varied widely in price, ice type and size, so there are picks on this list to accommodate specific frozen water requirements. If you're a consummate host of big outdoor bashes -- and where's our invite? -- consider a large-capacity ice maker versus a smaller model with limited output. What's the best ice maker for 2025? After weeks of testing and lots of cold beverages, we found GE Profile's Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker with water tank to be the best ice maker overall. The larger machine pumps out mountains (3 pounds to be exact) of chewable nugget ice that's perfect for icy spritzes, chilled lemonade and blends into smoothies with zero resistance. A version of this ice maker has been around for more than a decade -- we tested the first generation model in 2016 and liked it then -- so we have faith it'll stand the test of time, which is key for an appliance type that's not known for longevity. But there are other ice makers made for smaller spaces or specialty cocktails that could be a better fit for your summer soiree. Read on for our picks for the best ice makers for 2025. GE Profile Photo Gallery 1/3 GE Profile Best ice maker overall GE Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker + Water Tank Pros Makes crunchy nugget ice, great for chewing or cocktails The large removable water means you don't have to constantly refill Quiet and easy to use The design is pleasing Cons The most expensive nugget ice maker on our list Larger than most so it might not fit on your kitchen counter Why I liked it: The Opal Nugget 2.0 ice maker had one of the fastest ice outputs of the models we tried. It also has the largest capacity, able to hold three pounds at once and produce more than 35 pounds of ice in a single day. The large .75-gallon side water reservoir on the 2.0 comes in handy when you're hosting and don't want to bother with refilling constantly. The Opal is also relatively quiet and easy to use. Why we chose this model over GE's other Opal ice makers is the removable reservoir that is far more convenient than the built-in water tank found on the brand's other models. Who is it for: If you need large quantities of ice and have the space to house it, the Opal will provide the most ice to keep drinks cold and party guests happy. The Opal has a pleasant design and an easy-access bin with a caddy for the ice scoop on the side so you never lose it. Who should avoid it: If you don't require loads of ice regularly, the Opal may be more ice maker than you need. It's significantly larger than the other ice makers on our list so it may not be the best pick if you plan to keep it in the kitchen. It also costs about $579 so it's not a budget buy. Note: Our pick is for the Opal 2.0. The Opal 2.0 XL is identical except for a slightly larger 1-gallon reservoir but costs $149 more. There is also a line of Opal ice makers with a built-in reservoir, which is less convenient to fill than the removable reservoir. ... 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Show more Get it now $300 at Amazon Specs & Configurations Ice type Nugget Ice capacity 2.5 lbs Ice made per day 44 lbs Dimensions 16.75"D x 11.75"W x 20.25"H Colors available Blue, black, silver, cream Removable water tank Yes Price $300 Add to compare Ecozy Photo Gallery 1/2 Ecozy Best smart ice maker design Ecozy Pros My favorite design of any ice maker we tested Love the top-open door revealing ice bin and water tank Keeps ice super cold after making Cons Smart features seem mostly unnecessary Digital screen is busy Less familiar with the brand, which makes me nervous about longevity Why I like it: This ice maker had my favorite design of all the models tested. The slick top-open door reveals an ice basket and easy-fill removable reservoir. The Ecozy also made its soft nugget ice fast, churning out 2.5 pounds in just more than an hour. It makes slightly less ice per day than the Frigidaire but still enough for the average household not to fall behind. 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How we tested ice makers Testing ice makers isn't as straightforward as some of the other products we evaluate at CNET. Most of the ice makers we brought in for testing delivered on the promise to turn tap water into ice. But some made ice faster than others and kept it cool for longer when the machine was turned off. Many of our picks hinged less on hard metrics gleaned from testing and more on how well the ice makers were designed and constructed, how easy they were to use, their features and their noise level. We ran each ice maker more than 10 times to ensure consistency in production and looked for any glitches in the controls. We also looked for leaks or design flaws that might cause a mess to clean up later. For hard metrics, we timed how long it took each ice maker to make it's first cubes. We ran that test twice and averaged the two times. In most machines, it was consistently about 10 minutes before the first cubes or nuggets dropped into the bin. 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