Ever since we were able to take our music everywhere, headphones have become an essential part of our lives. In this new era of gaming, they are a fundamental part of each individual game or with friends, while we overcome battles, discover new multiverses and everything that the world of video games offers us today.
Headphones enhance every experience, and just like us, they need specific care to extend their life and proper functioning. HyperX gives you a guide to have your headphones in perfect condition.
Why do you have to clean them regularly?
It is very common for weeks, even months, to accumulate grease, dust and dirt derived from the ears on the pads of our headphones. Have you ever thought about the amount of bacteria, germs and particles that remain in them derived from sweat and dirt? When was the last time you paid attention to cleaning your headphones?
If we take care of them, we not only help the health of our ears, but also, we will be protecting our investment.
What you need
We leave you some of the elements that you require for this cleaning process:
1. Small cloth.
2. Alcohol or disinfectant used for skin.
3. Cotton.
4. Soap.
5. Water.
6. Multipurpose moldable adhesive.
7. Toothbrush.
How to clean them?
The cleaning method depends on the type of headphones you have.
There are two kinds:
Hearing aids: those that are inserted into the ear
Headphones: those that go over the ear
In the case of hearing aids, the main thing is to sanitize the part that is in contact with the ears. For example, in HyperX Cloud Buds, you should carefully remove the removable silicone pads and clean them with a cloth or soak them in soapy water for about 3 minutes. Later, leave them in a space with good ventilation so that they dry completely before placing them again.
In the case of hearing aids with mesh, you should place the surface of the mesh facing down and brush gently with the (dry) toothbrush to remove any trapped earwax or particles. Subsequently, using the tip of a clip with a little multipurpose moldable adhesive, stick and peel on the mesh to remove the remaining dirt. Then apply a moderate amount of alcohol or disinfectant to the cloth and clean the mesh surface.
Cleaning of headphones, such as HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless, is a bit more complex. We recommend buying a headphone vacuum cleaner, which helps us to deeply extract particles and dirt using a vacuum pump, without damaging the surface and pads with liquids or soaps.
Additional Recommendations
It is important to periodically clean the connectors and controllers of your headphones and the outside of them with the help of a damp cloth, avoiding the accumulation of dust and particles that may be generated.
Another important recommendation is to keep your ears clean, as this will be key to keeping your headphones clean, getting better hearing when using them, and avoiding hearing health complications.
With these simple steps, HyperX ensures you unlimited hours of optimal listening experiences and contributes to the good health of your ears. For more information on HyperX’s line of headsets, click here.