How to clean headphones, with peroxide, from sulfur, so as not to spoil them

Types and design features

The industry produces various types of headphones, which are classified by design and type the installed speaker (emitter), the method of connecting to the source of playback of sound files and acoustic design:

By design headphones are of the following types:

1. plug-in (earbuds) - the cheapest type of such devices that do not have a good sound quality, usually supplied with various mobile gadgets;
2. intracanal (vacuum) - the most popular type of devices when using smartphones and mp3-players, which have the best playback performance and have various attachments for installation in the user's ear;
   

   

3. waybills - are fixed on the surface of the ear, but do not completely cover it, are equipped with various options for the attachment system and have a fairly compact size;
4. full-size - completely cover the surface of the ear and are distinguished by high rates of sound information reproduction and significant dimensions;
5. monitor - they are similar to full-size models, but have the best performance in noise insulation, are used as professional equipment.

By emitter type headphones are classified as:

1. dynamic - work on the principle of converting electrical vibrations of sound frequency into acoustic;
2. electrostatic - are distinguished by high reproduction rates, a special DOK-station is used for use;
   

   

3. orthodynamic and isodynamic - used only in full-size headphones, have good sound reproduction characteristics;
4. reinforcement - used in vacuum models.

Acoustic design headphones are open and closed. In closed models, the design of the device assumes isolation of the sound stream reproduced by the headphones from the external space (surrounding). In open versions, there is a lattice structure of the outer surface, which allows sounds from the headphones to enter the external environment, and external noise to the user's ears.

By signal transmission method headphones are divided into wired and wireless. Wired models are connected to the playback source using a standard mini-jack (3.5 mm), and wireless - using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, as well as infrared and radio connections (for older modifications).

How to clean different types of models

When considering the issue of cleaning headphones, all of the above types can be grouped and considered as three groups: liners, vacuum and large-format (overhead, full-size, monitor). To perform this type of work, you will need hydrogen peroxide and formic alcohol as processing agents, as well as tools and accessories such as:

• cotton pads and sticks;
• toothpicks;
• small toothbrush or other brush;
• small container for water;
• paper towels or napkins.

How to clean the earbuds

The design of this type of headphone can be collapsible or not, which determines the way the work is done. If the headphones can be disassembled, then the outer cover is unscrewed, and the mesh installed under it is removed and placed in a container with formic alcohol poured into it. After the mesh is soaked, which takes several minutes, the dirt is removed with cotton swabs and wiped with napkins. If the structure is non-separable, then cleaning is performed from the outside using toothpicks and cotton swabs moistened with an alcohol solution.

How to disassemble and clean vacuum type devices

If it is necessary to clean the vacuum models, they must first be disassembled, for this they are used nozzles (ear pads) are removed, after which they are rinsed in an alcohol solution and subsequently - drying. To clean other elements of this type of headphones, they should be fixed in such a way that the mesh the devices were placed in a solution of alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, where they should be kept for a certain time. When using formic alcohol, this period is 5 minutes, for hydrogen peroxide - 20 minutes. After that, the surface is wiped with cotton swabs and dried.

How to clean large format overhead models

The cleaning process for the on-ear headphones also depends on whether they are designed to be disassembled or not. If it is possible to remove the overhead elements, then they are removed and the entire disassembled structure is wiped with cotton pads dipped in an alcohol solution. With a non-separable design, the inner surface is cleaned with a small brush dipped in an alcohol solution, after which the product is wiped off with napkins and dried.

How to remove wax from headphones

How to clean headphones from wax - this process for different types of similar devices is described in the previous section of the article, however, when performing work, remember that:

• do not allow liquid to get on the membrane of the device, because it can damage it;

• pads used on large-format models can be washed with soapy water after detaching them from the headphones;
• when using a toothpick, work very carefully so as not to damage the mesh of the device.

The sequence and nature of the operations performed to clean the headphones from earwax for different models and brands of headphones (EarPods, Apple, Iphone) are similar.

How to clean white models

White is the most easily soiled color for products for various purposes. This fully applies to the headset used with smartphones and mp3-players, which is due to the mode of their operation. To remove dirt in this case, a varnish remover can be used that does not contain the composition of acetone, because the latter negatively affects the case of headphones made of polymer materials.

How to clean and whiten iPhone headphones - nuances

In order to clean the iPhone headphones, they do not need to be disassembled. the design assumes this event only in case of their repair. If, nevertheless, it is decided to disassemble the EarPods headphones, then this will require a scalpel or other sharp knife. EarPods can be cleaned using warm water and two soft cloths, one of which is damp with this water, after which it wipes the body of the device, and the second is used for wiping after a damp processing.

How to clean the contacts of a detachable connection

The reliability of the device depends on the cleanliness of the contact connection, therefore, this event must be remembered in the same way as about cleaning the working surface of the headphones. To clean the contact compound, ammonia, water and cloths are used.

The cloth is moistened with an alcohol solution, after which the plug is thoroughly wiped with it.

Then the surface of the contact joint is washed with water, wiped with a dry cloth and dried. A cotton swab dipped in alcohol can be used to clean the socket on a smartphone or other external device. solution, or electrical appliances, in which you can install special brushes of a circular cross-section (borax, electric dental brushes, etc.).

What not to do when performing work

When cleaning the headphones, do not:

• Allow contact with water and aqueous solutions of a large volume, suggesting immersion of the device in them.
• Disassembly of the case of non-disassembled models and devices that allow this procedure, if the user is not confident in their abilities, in order to then perform the assembly.

What to do if water gets into the headphones

No one is safe from water ingress into the headphones, therefore, in the event of such a situation, it is necessary:

1. Get them out of the aquatic environment if they fell there, and then try to shake out the water that got into their inner space.
2. Shake the headphones carefully so as not to damage their component parts.
3. Dry the device, for which use radiators of the heating system, a hair dryer or other heat sources, the temperature of which cannot damage the integrity of the device case.
4. After drying is complete, you can check the functionality of the gadget.

Care rules

In order for the headphones to have an attractive appearance and please their owner with a good sound quality of the reproduced sounds, you must:

1. Use special containers for storage and transportation when inoperative (cover, case, container, etc.).
2. Do not use the devices at the highest possible sound level, because this negatively affects the life of their use and the sound quality during further operation.
3. Do not use in a humid environment, especially wet and allow contact with water in large quantities.
4. Change the attachments used periodically.

As you can see from the material of this article, each user can clean the headphones independently and without any problems, and the video below will tell you how to do it quickly.

Video: How to clean headphones