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Julia Siporin

Q: What do you use to clean your stainless steel mesh band? (Not the watch)

I am not looking for instructions on cleaning the watch itself, just the stainless steel mesh band.

 

Any suggestions?

Julia

Apple Watch, paired w/ iPhone 6+.

Posted on Dec 22, 2015 1:40 PM

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Q: What do you use to clean your stainless steel mesh band? (Not the watch)

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  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Dec 22, 2015 3:27 PM in response to Julia Siporin
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    Dec 22, 2015 3:27 PM in response to Julia Siporin

    Hi Julia

     

    Apple's instructions for cleaning your Milanese Loop are:

     

    • Wipe down the band with a recommended (nonabrasive and lint-free) cloth. If needed, you can lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water.
    • Dry the band with a recommended cloth.

     

    More information under "Clean and dry your band" here:

    Cleaning and wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by Ali Dakwar,Helpful

    Ali Dakwar Ali Dakwar Dec 25, 2015 9:30 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Dec 25, 2015 9:30 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    Hello guys,

         Yes apple says you should clean it with a cloth but what I prefer and do with my watch is run it with some water, then dry it, then I wipe it off.

  • by Julia Siporin,

    Julia Siporin Julia Siporin Dec 25, 2015 9:35 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Dec 25, 2015 9:35 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    A damp cloth alone did not remove the oil stains from my wrist. So I tried some gentle stainless steel cleaner which I use on my refrigerator and rinsed it off really well, and then used a dab of dish soap to clean any residue off of that, and then rinsed it very thoroughly. It worked and my band  looks beautiful again.  Next time, I think I'll just use the dish soap and see how that goes. Not sure what the problem with that would be.

  • by YatBob,Helpful

    YatBob YatBob Dec 27, 2015 10:28 AM in response to Julia Siporin
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    Dec 27, 2015 10:28 AM in response to Julia Siporin

    I use Cape Cod Polishing Cloths, it does a great job and smells nice also

  • by Scenario,

    Scenario Scenario Jul 31, 2016 9:00 PM in response to Julia Siporin
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    Jul 31, 2016 9:00 PM in response to Julia Siporin

    None of these answers are up to snuff. For the price of these watches, Apple Stores should offer free steam-cleaning service. That is the best way to clean this type of metal or any similar jewelry.