How do I sterlize airpods I bought from someone else

I bought a pair of used Airpods on craigslist and want to know how to sterilize them so they are super clean with no germs or residence from the old user. How would I sterilize them?

Posted on Apr 24, 2019 6:20 AM

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Apr 24, 2019 7:57 AM in response to rylee245

If you have a Sonicare UV Sanitizer, you can put them inside of it and turn it on. I can't confirm that it will KILL all germs, but it won't hurt them. Just UV light


DO NOT try and sterilize with any wet sanitizer as they are not moisture resistant. Outside residence could be wiped of with a lysol / sanitizer wipe (make sure it is not overly wet). Not sure I would be comfortable with a used pair of AirPods knowing that they have been in a strangers ears!

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