How to clean the microphone holes on iPhone?

Does anyone know how to clean the holes in the microphone of an iPhone?

[Re-Titled by Moderator]

Original Title: iPhone microphone cleaning

Posted on Oct 18, 2025 4:01 PM

Similar questions

HOW TO CLEAN IPHONE 11 MICROPHONE need to clean my microphone.
451 2
How to remove the gray microphone bubble on iPhone 16? How do i remove the persistent gray microphone paused bubble from my screen. iPhone 16 iOS 18.4.1. It does not appear on screen shots [Re-Titled by Moderator]
3011 4
Why is the Orange dot still visible? I have the orange dot visible on my iPhone. I know this means that the microphone is being used. The Control Centre does not identify any applications using the microphone and I have remove microphone access from ALL applications via Privacy & Security. Why is the orange dot still visible?
1219 4

1 reply

sberman

Level 10

277,950 points

Oct 18, 2025 4:08 PM in response to sep52au

See this article …

Cleaning your iPhone - Apple Support

… especially:

”Avoid getting moisture in openings.“

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

How to clean the microphone holes on iPhone?

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up