Hello Greeniebeanie,
You've taken some great steps to try and locate your AirPods. For the best information on how to locate your AirPods, check this out: Locate AirPods in Find My - Apple Support
Depending on the model of your AirPods you may find this section helpful:
If your AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (all generations), or AirPods Max are somewhere close by, like in another room in your house, your iPhone or iPad can help guide you to their location. If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can find the precise location of each of your AirPods and the charging case.
1. Open the Find My app
on an iPhone or iPad that you previously paired with your AirPods.
2. Tap Devices, tap the name of your AirPods, then tap Find.
3. Start moving around to locate your AirPods and follow the onscreen instructions.
4. If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you may see an arrow pointing in the direction of your AirPods, an approximate distance telling you how far away they are, and a message saying if they’re located on a different floor.
5. You can also play a sound on your AirPods to help you find them nearby. You may have an option to turn on the flashlight, which can help you find your AirPods in a dark environment.
We hope that helps.
Thanks