Like anything you wear, regular use of the Apple Watch will require cleaning.Apple products are known for their sleek look and design, and routine cleaning will help your watch maintain both its function and appearance.Cleaning your Apple Watch will help ensure you get the most out of it.
Step 1: The Apple Watch needs to be turned off.
Press and hold the side button for a while.The power off position is where the sliders should be.
Step 2: Remove the watch from a power source.
You will need to access both facings of the Apple Watch to disassemble and clean it.Problems can be caused by the cleaning process.If your Apple Watch is updating while you are charging, you should not remove it until the update is complete.
Step 3: The band should be removed from the watch.
Most bands for the Apple Watch are removed by pressing the band release button on the rear of the watch.The band needs to be removed.The quick release button can be found on one of the bracelet links in the band.The band will split into two pieces if the links are pulled apart.The release buttons are located on the rear of the watch.
Step 4: If the Digital Crown is unresponsive, clean your Apple watch thoroughly.
A few smudges on the screen can be wiped away quickly and won't require an extensive cleaning.You should clean your Apple Watch after it is exposed to a lot of sweat, lotion, sand, dirt, or other particulate.You should only have to clean your Apple Watch once a few weeks.
Step 5: The Apple Watch component should be separated from the watch component.
Remove the watch bands from your Apple Watch and make sure it's not attached to the charger.
Step 6: Clean the Apple Watch case with a cloth.
If you want the best results, use a microfiber or nonabrasive cleaning cloth.If your Apple Watch is dirty, you can damp the cloth before wiping it.If you want your Apple Watch to be especially clean, or if the Digital Crown is unresponsive, you should hold the watch under water.The water should flow over the Digital Crown for a few seconds.While the water flows over the small gap between the watch and Digital Crown, turn and press the crown continuously.
Step 7: Dry the Apple Watch with a lint-free cloth.
If you used water to clean your Apple Watch, you should allow the watch to air dry before putting it on the charge.
Step 8: The band should be wiped with a microfiber cloth or nonabrasive lint-free cloth.
Before wiping the band, make sure the cloth is wet with fresh water.If the band requires more thorough cleaning, apply a drop of dish soap to it, spreading it out with your fingers or a microfiber cloth.You can try alternative methods for cleaning your Apple Watch band.The material used to make the Apple Watch Sports Bands is fluoroelastomer.The material reacts negatively to alcohol.Don't allow your fluoroelastomer band to come in contact with alcohol-based hand sanitizers.Metal bands should not be cleaned with any kind of cleaning agent.The band should be wiped with a lint-free cloth.If your metal watch band is dirty, you can use a soft bristle tooth brush or cloth to clean it.
Step 9: Baking soda can be used to clean rubber bands.
Slowly add water and baking soda to a bowl, and it will become a thick paste.Allow the paste to sit for 10 minutes.Remove the paste from the band by rinsing it under water.Baking soda solution can be used to remove stains from the band.
Step 10: The leather band needs to be cleaned.
The leather cleaner and conditioner can be applied to a nonabrasive cloth.Rub the cloth against the band.After the cleaner/conditioner has been applied, buff it out by repeating the circular motion with a clean nonabrasive, lint-free and/or microfiber cloth.Water and heat can affect leather bands.You should not soak a leather band in water if you have limited contact with water.It's a good idea to avoid storing or drying a leather band in direct sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.
Step 11: In warm, soapy water, soak nylon or other waterproof bands.
In a bowl of fresh water and a drop of soap, fully submerge the waterproof band.Remove the band from the bowl of soapy water after 10-30 minutes of soaking.Remove the band from the water and use a soft bristle toothbrush to clean it.
Step 12: Dry the band with a microfiber cloth or nonabrasive lint-free cloth.
Allow the watchband to air-dry if it has retained water.Depending on the material and method you use, air drying a watchband may take several hours.If the watch band is made of leather or metal, you should let it air dry before attaching it to your Apple Watch.
Step 13: Attach the band to your watch.
There is a band release button on the Apple Watch.When you hear a click, put the band back in place.