How to Clean Your Smart Home Speakers: Do's and Don'ts

Just like other smart devices at home, your smart speakers can get greasy or dusty without you knowing. Usually, you will notice that it gets worse the more you let this moment pass on.

Of course, there are cleaning hacks to maintain your device in its best possible condition. However, removing them from sources that might make them unclean is always important.

The Do's of Cleaning Your Smart Home Speaker

If you're wondering how difficult it is to clean your Amazon Echo or Apple HomePod, it's easy to do just like the usual way.

Just a friendly reminder for those who want to start cleaning their precious devices, we suggest you use a soft cloth, particularly the microfiber ones.

A microfiber cloth is ideal for removing light stains. Just make sure to dampen it slightly.

In wiping away the dirt all over your smart speaker, you need to gently wipe them up to avoid even the smallest damage to the device.

If you think your Amazon Echo has breadcrumbs inside, we advise you to use a mini vacuum that can suck the stuck inside.

There's another option for a microfiber cloth. You can make use of a pet hair roller or lint, as well.

For Amazon-made smart speakers, you can try mixing water and rubbing alcohol as a cleaning solution. However, this does not apply to other speakers.

For instance, Apple says HomePod owners can only clean their devices using a dry cloth. Google also has the same reminders when it comes to Nest speakers.

Other sources say that a soft-bristled toothbrush is usable for speakers with big stains.

The Don'ts of Cleaning Your Smart Home Speaker

As per T3, some users should refrain from using any "hardcore" cleaning chemicals or sprays that might harm their speakers.

It's also suggested to stop over-soaking your cleaning cloth when removing the stains. Since prevention is better than cure, you should not place your smart speaker in your kitchen so it won't catch any grease.

If you have kids around the house, put your gadget in a place where they can't reach it. Children often touch gadgets without washing their hands, and stains might get through your speakers.

Another thing to keep in your mind is never to plug your speaker while cleaning it. Remove it first before the process, and dry it before you plug it back entirely.

For the final reminder, avoid using a detergent or a soap to get rid of the debris inside. Just like we mentioned a while ago, simple water and rubbing alcohol would do the trick to make your speaker as fresh and shiny as before.