Friends, I won’t lie, I have long fallen in love with the official Nike silicone straps for Apple Watch. My favorite pairs are the Obsidian/Black and Pure Platinum/Black pairs and these are the ones I wear most often.
Of course, I have no problems at all with the dark blue grille: it is dark, so it does not stain clothes, and dirt is not visible on it. Another thing is white with a black backing. After a day of active wear, it is all stained...
Good thing I found a way to clean it quickly!
How to care for a silicone strap?
Dilute a little liquid soap in water until foam appears. Rinse the strap with the resulting liquid. Then rinse it with clean fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth. It is recommended to wash the strap with soapy water every 1-2 days.
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Use a melamine sponge for this.
Interesting fact: once I even tried to remove such stains with nail polish remover - it didn’t help
. Yes, branded silicone straps for Apple Watch can be easily cleaned with a melamine sponge. But how do I know this?
About three months ago, furniture maker Vadim, who worked on the kitchen for my small apartment, advised me to use melamine sponges to clean the countertops and facades. Matte white furniture easily absorbs dirt, so the question turned out to be difficult.
I first researched local stores, and when I didn't find anything useful, I ordered a pack of melamine sponges from AliExpress.
This dirt is already ingrained, it cannot be washed or washed off without special means.
A month later I had a box of sponges.
With their help, I easily cleaned not only the countertops and facades in the kitchen, but also removed stains from painted walls, brought my AirPort Express, as well as the treasured white Apple Watch strap, to new condition.
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What to do with a bracelet made of gold, titanium or ceramic?
Gold watches require the same care as other products made from this metal. It is soft enough that if you try too hard it can be scratched. Therefore, you need to act carefully, but with caution. It is convenient to use a toothbrush, the bristles of which will penetrate even into hard-to-reach places on the watch. Just choose the best one for children, very soft. It should be moistened with water, then walk along the entire bracelet, not pressing too hard.
Advice
Gold watches can be polished using regular cosmetic powder applied to a soft cloth.
If you couldn’t clean your gold watch or bracelet with regular water, you can use toothpaste. The foam on the brush may soon darken. This should not cause concern: dirt comes off this way, and quality products cannot be damaged this way. The toothpaste must be completely removed after completing the procedure: if the watch has metal parts, they will begin to rust.
If you have a question about how to clean the ceramic bracelet on your watch, it is very easy to do. The material is stable and not subject to corrosion or other damage. It is enough to wipe the bracelet with a soapy rag so that it returns to its original appearance.
The watch adds a stylish touch to any look. If you care for them correctly, they will last a long time.
Textile (fabric, nylon) strap
Textile straps, and especially those with special impregnation, can sometimes even outlast leather straps in terms of durability. And this is not surprising, because products made from woven synthetic fibers are less prone to abrasion and deformation than genuine leather. The main thing is to choose straps from a reliable manufacturer and preferably with metal holes for the fastener, as is often the case with NATO straps, for example. The presence of this feature in the strap significantly increases its service life.
Preventive measures
In order for a textile strap to last as long as possible, it is enough to follow the same recommendations that we described earlier for leather straps. But regarding the mandatory drying in the straightened state, everything is not so strict - the textile strap can be dried directly on the hand, which is especially important in the case of frequent water procedures.
Cleaning
Regarding cleaning textile straps, we note that you can use a wider arsenal of synthetic detergents, including dishwashing liquid, than in the case of leather straps. The main thing is not to overdo it too much with the concentration and high temperature of the water. Well, naturally, it is also better to dry such straps without using heating devices.
I have another cleaning method for you.
By the way, if the strap is too dirty and the melamine sponge no longer helps, you can use it together with window cleaning liquid - it won’t make it worse
Before I discovered melamine sponges, I used mirror and window cleaner to clean .
As far as I understand, in this case, alcohol, which is included in most of these products, helps get rid of dirt.
I simply sprayed the strap generously with liquid and then wiped it with a regular sponge. The result was almost always not much worse than using a melamine sponge.
Cleaning and Drying the Digital Crown
If the Digital Crown gets stuck or won't move, check for dirt and clean your Apple Watch. If dust or lotion residue has accumulated around the Digital Crown, follow these steps to clean it and repeat as necessary.
- Turn off Apple Watch and unplug it from the charger.
- If you have a leather band, remove it from your Apple Watch.
- Run the Digital Crown under a gentle stream of warm, clean tap water for 10 to 15 seconds. Do not use soap or other cleaning products.
- Continuously turn and press the Digital Crown while exposing the gap between the wheel and the body to running water.
- Wipe Apple Watch with an absorbent, soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the surface of the Digital Crown, the space between it and the case, and the surrounding surface dry.
Faux leather
Preventive measures
Don’t flatter yourself too much - faux leather straps, in principle, cannot last longer than genuine ones, no matter how well they are cared for. The loads that the hand creates during active and prolonged wear of watches with such straps are quite traumatic for their initially very attractive “external image”. Therefore, when using them, it is enough to adhere to the same recommendations that we described earlier for leather straps, and then, of course, as God willing. 
Cleaning
Faux leather straps are wiped with a soft sponge or cotton swab soaked in a warm solution of detergent for synthetic fabrics, trying to avoid excessive wetting of both sides of the strap and its internal contents. Residues of detergent and excess moisture are removed first with a slightly dampened and then dry soft cotton cloth. Dry the straps in a straightened state at room temperature.
Naturally, it is useless to soften and treat artificial leather with oils; in this case, it is better to wipe it with silicone glitter to make it look a little “fresher.”
Leather belt
And I would like to start with the thesis that timely, regular and proper care can sometimes significantly extend the service life of many of our watch straps. After all, there is nothing unusual in the fact that our various shoes require certain and regular care. So, why are watch straps worse? Especially when you consider that, like shoes, wristwatches are always in full view of the general public, which means they must look impeccable. Therefore, if for someone this is not yet so obvious, then in our expert opinion it would still be worthwhile to familiarize yourself with a selection of a set of preventive and cleaning measures to increase the “survivability” of straps.
Preventive measures
So, a few simple recommendations that can significantly increase the life of leather straps.
- Do not fasten the strap on your wrist too tightly - it is advisable that your little finger can fit between it and your hand. This way it will create less discomfort and absorb sweat, as well as deform and stretch in the area of the fastener. When fastening the strap, try not to bend it more than 90 degrees so that the fastener tongue fits into the hole on its free part.
- We recommend taking the watch off at night so that the strap can be properly ventilated and straightened.
- Avoid direct contact of the strap with active chemicals and natural substances that may harm its condition. We advise you to first remove your watch or protect it with the cuffs of your clothing in case of possible unfavorable situations.
- Since genuine leather can become deformed after being saturated with moisture and subsequent drying, remove the watch before inevitable water procedures (swimming pool, sauna, etc.), even if the watch itself has a high level of water protection. If the strap gets pretty wet, then it should definitely be dried in a cool place, protected from bright light, and always with the front side up.
- Do not leave the strap near sources of intense heat (radiators, heaters, etc.), or for long periods of time in direct sunlight or strong sources of artificial light.
- It is also possible to rub the leather of the strap with vegetable oil (olive or castor) or glycerin in order to maintain its elasticity and shine of the outer surface.
- It is better to store a watch with a leather strap in an unfastened, loose state. If you store your watch in a box, do not fasten it with a clasp around the bolster, but simply thread the free end of the strap over the clasp.
Cleaning a leather strap
Prevention is prevention, but even if you follow all the above recommendations, little by little the strap still becomes dirty, loses its former shine, and sometimes acquires a specific smell. So, if you wear the same watch model all the time, then it is recommended to clean the strap from dirt, dust and bacteria at least once every six months, and even a little more often in the summer.
Nowadays, it is quite easy to find in watch or shoe stores specially designed cleaning wipes, oils, water- and alcohol-based liquids, as well as deodorants, such as HELI. If you use such professional cleaning products, the procedure for caring for a leather strap will only take a few minutes. But we would like to note that it would not be amiss if first you test the effect of the cleanser on a small area of leather on the inside of the strap.
If you don’t buy special products, then you can use improvised ones that are easy to find in your kitchen or bathroom. Just remember to first remove the strap from your watch to make it safer for both your watch and your convenience. Now let’s take a closer look at some popular methods for cleaning leather straps (mostly calfskin):
- Take a little neutral liquid soap and dilute it in warm water. Add a few drops of ammonia there. And then, using a cotton swab dipped in this solution, wipe the strap first from the front side, and then from the inside. When working on the front side, do not work too hard so as not to damage the surface layer of the skin. Then rinse the strap in warm running water and lay it out to dry horizontally, face up, in a cool place, away from bright light.
- If the strap is very light, and especially if you want to clean a white watch strap, try cleaning it with a whipped mixture of milk and egg white (proportion: one white per glass of milk), which will help to better preserve its color. Using a cotton swab soaked in this solution, wipe the strap, and then rinse off the remaining mixture with warm water.
- Heavy dirt on the strap is best removed using a paste of soda and water in a 1:1 ratio. The mixture is applied evenly to all surfaces of the strap, left for about an hour, and then washed off with warm water.
- To clean the inner surface of the strap, you can wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide, and after drying, treat it with a small amount of antiperspirant.
- After cleaning, you can also rinse the strap in warm water with a little citric acid to refresh the color and neutralize the odor.
- To prevent the leather from drying out too much and cracking after cleaning procedures, you can rub the slightly damp strap with a drop of glycerin or vegetable oil (olive, castor), and after drying completely, polish its outer surface with a soft, clean cloth.
Attention! For straps made of exotic materials (ostrich, elephant, stingray, snake or lizard skin), experts still do not recommend using conventional detergents or soap solution. In such cases, it is better to consult with sales consultants and rely on special products for cleaning straps.
How to Clean Fluoroelastomer Apple Watch Bands
The Apple Watch Sport Band is made from fluoroelastomer, which is particularly durable and sweat-resistant. Feel free to clean your Apple Watch fluoroelastomer band with warm water and mild soap to remove stubborn stains.
White Apple Watch sport bands are especially difficult to clean. Luckily, you can use a magic eraser to remove most of these stains. Dip the Magic Eraser into water, then wring it out and scrub to remove stains from your white Apple Watch band.
How to adjust the watch bracelet?
Bracelet
has two types of adjustment - using a buckle (lock) and removing the links.
To adjust the bracelet
in small sizes, use a lock buckle. We remove the pin by pressing on its visible area and move it to another hole (closer to the latch).
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The silicone case has turned yellow. How to clean and bleach?
- pour into a shallow container;
- immerse the watch strap in it and leave it for half an hour;
- then take it out and wipe it with a polishing cloth or just a soft, lint-free one;
- fold and unfold several times to get to hard-to-reach corners, which is where dead skin particles and dirt tend to accumulate;
- You can use a toothpick to clean the most difficult places;
Additional Information! If the overlay is decorated with prints, wipe the background with soap suds, and the pattern with clean warm water.
How to deal with stains and stubborn dirt
A milk-protein mixture is suitable for cleaning models, which is prepared as follows:
To quickly clean silicone phone cases, choose a method depending on the origin of the contamination.
A vinegar bath removes even stubborn stains
Additional Information! Before the cleaning procedure, remove dust and adhering dirt from the accessory.
How to clean a ballpoint pen from a phone case
Marks from a ballpoint pen are removed with a melamine sponge or eraser. To wipe the handle off the case, also use the following means:
Strokes and blots are smeared, left for 30 minutes, then the item is washed in lukewarm soapy foam and rinsed thoroughly.
Darkening
The darkened protective lining is wiped with an unsaturated solution of citric acid or soaked in diluted bleach, which does not contain chlorine. The defect disappears within 1.5 - 2 months, then the case has to be lightened again or bought a new one.
Sticky traces from stickers, tape and glue are removed with solvents - nail polish remover, diluted alcohol, or choose preparations based on the type of adhesive:
- Fresh drops of water-based glue (stationery, PVA, carpentry) can be easily cleaned by generous rinsing. Before processing, remove sticky residues with a paper towel.
- Drops of Moment glue are wiped off with cotton wool soaked in dimexide, then the damaged area is treated with diluted vodka or a damp cloth.
- Superglue is removed from silicone with essential oil: 3–5 drops are applied to a sponge, and the spot is gently rubbed. After an hour, wipe the cleaned area with dry cotton wool and wash with liquid soap.
Sticky stains can also be removed with transparent Anti-Glue. The applied gel is left for 40 - 60 minutes, then washed with a damp flannel. To make sure that the Anti-Glue will cope with the stain and will not spoil the product, the effect is checked on an inconspicuous corner.
Essential oils cleanse and scent
Stains and dirt
Spots and yellowness are removed with soda slurry or essential oil: apply to the surface with a cotton pad, rub lightly, and wash off after 5-7 minutes. To remove stubborn dirt, the case is soaked in a mixture consisting of the following components:
After an hour, remove from the solution and rub with flannel. Contaminated areas are treated 2 or 3 times.
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