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How to clean pen ink off the plastic AirPods case?

A ink pen leaked in my sons pocket all over his AirPods case, now case stained with ink, what is the best way to clean case?.




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Posted on Feb 17, 2022 1:58 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2022 2:16 PM

Hello,


From the above article, using a cloth with isopropyl alcohol will likely be the best option. Different types of plastics have different properties. If the plastic absorbed the ink, and the ink dried before being cleaned off, it's possible you will never be able to remove the stain without damaging the case itself.


How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods - Apple Support

"Clean the charging case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. If necessary, you can slightly dampen the cloth with isopropyl alcohol. Allow the charging case to dry. Make sure not to get any liquid in the charging ports. Here are a few more guidelines:

  • Remove any debris from the Lightning connector with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush.
  • Don't use abrasive materials to clean the charging case.
  • To avoid damaging the metal contacts, don't put anything in the charging ports."


I hope this helps.

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Feb 17, 2022 2:16 PM in response to AlanHawley

Hello,


From the above article, using a cloth with isopropyl alcohol will likely be the best option. Different types of plastics have different properties. If the plastic absorbed the ink, and the ink dried before being cleaned off, it's possible you will never be able to remove the stain without damaging the case itself.


How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods - Apple Support

"Clean the charging case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. If necessary, you can slightly dampen the cloth with isopropyl alcohol. Allow the charging case to dry. Make sure not to get any liquid in the charging ports. Here are a few more guidelines:

  • Remove any debris from the Lightning connector with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush.
  • Don't use abrasive materials to clean the charging case.
  • To avoid damaging the metal contacts, don't put anything in the charging ports."


I hope this helps.

How to clean pen ink off the plastic AirPods case?

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