How to Clean iPhone Microphone

Most people never even consider microphone hygiene, which is not okay. Welcome to our complete guide on keeping your iPhone in pristine condition. As important as your smartphone is in your daily life, keeping its cleanliness should be part of your home cleaning regime to maintain optimal routine and longevity. 

 

If your iPhone speaker sounds inaudible. Review the speaker opening to see if it's blocked or dirty. On iPhone only, the receiver isn't blocked or dirty. You can clean the openings of your speaker or receiver with a small, soft-bristled brush. Make sure that the brush is clean hygienic and dry.

In this blog, we will explore each facet of iPhone hygiene. You will learn how to ensure that not only does your device look great, but it also functions flawlessly. Let's embark on a journey to learn how to clean every niche and cranny of your iPhone, from the screen to the charging port. 

Why Cleaning Your iPhone Microphone is Important 

As you know leaning the microphone on an iPhone is an important maintenance task. It can especially impact the sound quality of your phone calls, voice memos, and video recordings. Over time, the microphone can become clogged with dirt, dust, and debris, which can muffle, soften, or distort the sound. 

Explain how dust and lint can affect routine   

Do you know, that dirt or dust can affect your iPhone volume button by obstructing its movement, causing it to become sticky or unresponsive? Regular cleaning can help prevent this issue. or consider trying Nexa Friends which is designed to diagnose iPhone problems and also offer guidance on potential fixes and maintenance. 

 

Discuss the impact on voice recognition and recording features 

With Voice Control, you can guide and interact with your device using your voice to tap, swipe, type, and more. You require iOS 13 or later, or iPadOS to use Voice Control. Before you can use Voice Control, a file download is needed.   

Record your voice on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Personal Voice. Then tap Start a Personal Voice, then follow the onscreen instructions. If you require to pause your recording session, tap Done. To continue, tap the name of your voice, then tap Continue Recording.   

What You’ll Need 

Supplies needed to clean an iPhone the speakers and microphone grilles gently. 

• A small towel.
• A bowl of warm, soapy water.
• A bowl of cool tap water.
• Isopropyl alcohol.
• Microfiber cloth.
• SIM slot key, paper clip, or similar small pointed object.
• Soft brush.
• Toothpick. 

Avoid using compact air or metal tools. 

Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Your iPhone Microphone

Step 1: Power off your iPhone for safety

Needed Material:  A soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth

Follow These Tips

• First of all, unplug all cables and turn off your iPhone.
• Then use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth - such as a lens cloth.
• Avoid getting moisture in openings.
• Follow the instructions for disinfecting your iPhone before using cleaning products.
• Don't use compact air. 

 

Step 2: Inspect the microphone location (list the locations on different iPhone models)

Needed Material: Soft brush

Procedure:

• Power off your iPhone to contain the damage.
• Recognize the microphone openings (usually near the lightning port or on the back).
• Use a soft brush to gently clear debris and dust around the microphone area.
• Refrain from inserting objects into the microphone holes to avoid damage.

Step 3: Use a soft brush or compressed air to remove loose debris 

Needed Material: Soft-bristled brush, toothpick, SIM Card Ejector tool, Microfiber Cloth.   

Follow These Tips

• Before you begin cleaning, power Off Your iPhone. Make sure to power off your iPhone to prevent any incidental damage or input.
• Use a Soft-bristled Brush.
• Use Compressed Air.
• Use a Toothpick or SIM Card Ejector Tool.
• Wipe Down with a Microfiber Cloth.
• Test the Microphone.

Step 4: Dampen a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe around the microphone  

Needed Material: Soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth 

 

Clean your iPhone directly if it comes in contact with anything that might cause stains or other damage — for instance, dirt or sand, ink, makeup, soap, detergent, acids or acidic foods, or lotions. Follow these tips for cleaning:

• First of all, unplug all cables and turn off your iPhone.
• Then utilize a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth — for example, a lens cloth.
• Avoid getting moisture in entrances.
• Don’t use cleaning products unless following the instructions for disinfecting your iPhone.
• Don't use close air.

If your iPhone contains a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic — oil repellent — coating. Using cleaning products or abrasive materials will diminish the coating and result in scratches on your iPhone.

Step 5: Use cotton swabs for hard-to-reach areas, being careful not to push dirt further in

• Unplug all cables and turn off your iPhone to clean it.
• Then use a soft, just damp, lint-free cloth.  
• Avoid obtaining moisture in openings.  
• If you want to clean your iPhone, don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide.

How to Clean the iPhone Speakers 

There are a pair of methods you can use to clean out your iPhone’s speakers depending on what you have available at home. Here, we will take you briefly explain the importance of cleaning the speakers. 

• First of all, starting with the receiving speaker.  
• Then gently brush from side to side, angling so dust is brushed out rather than pushed in.  
• Do this several times.  
• In the end off tapping any excess dust out of the brush between strokes. 

Tips for Maintaining a Clean Microphone 

Here are a few tips to keep microphones sanitized and safe as businesses prepare for full or partial openings: 

• Clean and disinfect often touched consistencies between each use.
• Use an isopropyl alcohol and water solution.
• Keep liquids out of the microphone.
• Use disposable microphone shells. 

Common Mistakes to Avoid Clean Microphone 

Microphone cleaning for things to avoid: 

• Not using bleach cleaning products.
• Not consuming Hydrogen Peroxide.
• Do not use hand sanitizers to clean Shure products.
• No abrasive cleaning tools like scrub brush, or scouring pad.

Conclusion 

Finally! You've just completed a complete guide on iPhone cleanliness. Including these thorough cleaning techniques in your routine will not only improve the appearance of your device but will also ensure its functionality. Routine maintenance is the key to a prolonged and trouble-free iPhone experience. Now, armed with the facts to clean every part of your device, go ahead and let your iPhone shine!