How to clean the top speaker grill on an iPhone 11?

It is completely functional and very loud too but there is a little bit of dust in there. Any suggestions on what I should use to clean it? Is this even safe to do at home? I don't want to ruin my speaker grill.

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 18, 2021 10:49 PM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2021 10:54 AM

I would use a ESD (electronic safely discharge) brush like the ones at the Genius Bar if you want to be extra careful. The link below shows what I am talking about. I am not recommending nor endorsing just simply providing a reference to note what I am referring to.


https://www.antistat.com/esd-brushes/


If you don't want to be that fancy. I believe compressed air sprayed into the receiver in a 45 degree angle with a microfiber should do.


Former five year apple employee at retail genius bar here.

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Jan 22, 2021 10:54 AM in response to technicalnam

I would use a ESD (electronic safely discharge) brush like the ones at the Genius Bar if you want to be extra careful. The link below shows what I am talking about. I am not recommending nor endorsing just simply providing a reference to note what I am referring to.


https://www.antistat.com/esd-brushes/


If you don't want to be that fancy. I believe compressed air sprayed into the receiver in a 45 degree angle with a microfiber should do.


Former five year apple employee at retail genius bar here.

Jan 20, 2021 2:45 PM in response to technicalnam

Hello technicalnam,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you have a question about cleaning your iPhone speaker. We're happy to help.


We recommend checking out section two in the article here: If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone speaker as it suggests you "clean the speaker or receiver opening with a small, soft-bristled brush."


You can also find helpful recommendations for cleaning your iPhone and other Apple products here: How to clean your Apple products


We hope the information helps.


Cheers!

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