Steps

1. Unplug the earbuds. Move the iPod out of harm's way. The last thing you want is for your iPod to be damaged.
2. Take the cotton ball and wet it with water. Make sure that there is no water dripping from it.
3. Gently rub along the earbuds with the cotton ball. This can take a while depending on how dirty it was originally. It is recommended to clean the entire earbud.
4. Repeat the steps until the earbuds are clean.

Tips

• Using a fine bristled toothbrush will get into the tiny holes in the buds and a cotton ball won't. Do NOT put water on the toothbrush; This will damage your earbuds.
• This is best done with water. Other types of cleaning liquids may damage your earbuds.
• Q-tips work fine as well, but it may take more work to get the earbuds clean because they are smaller.

Warnings

• Don't let any liquids into the earbuds, or they may break. Using good quality isopropyl alcohol or a very small amount of water lessens this risk, so long as you allow them to dry thoroughly before using.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Cotton balls
• Q-tips
• A fine bristled toothbrush
• A little isopropyl alcohol