How to Clean a Phone Speaker Safely

What You Need

• A soft dry toothbrush or clean paintbrush
• Reusable non-residue putty or clean tape
• A microfiber cloth
• Our speaker cleaner sound

Step-by-Step Cleaning

1. Power off the phone and remove the case.
2. Run the sound tool above for 30 seconds with the phone face down.
3. Brush the grille gently in one direction, tilting the phone so dust falls out.
4. Dab the grille with putty or tape to lift lint.
5. Wipe the surface with a dry microfiber cloth.
6. Test with a call or song.

What to Avoid

Never use pins, toothpicks, sharp tools, water, alcohol, compressed air or vacuum cleaners. They can tear the mesh, push dirt deeper or pull on the speaker. Stay away from heat and liquids. If your phone is water resistant, remember that cleaning liquids can still harm seals.

Prevent Dirty Speakers

Keep the phone in a clean pocket, use a case with proper cutouts and wipe it weekly. If you work with dust or sand, use a protective case. If your speaker still sounds poor, check muffled speaker fix and crackling speaker fix.

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