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Cleaning an iPhone silicone case? Start with a slightly damp lint-free cloth

Apple recommends removing silicone or clear iPhone cases and wiping inside and out with a slightly damp, soft lint-free cloth. Avoid household cleaners, abrasive agents and peroxide.

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Cleaning a case while it remains on the phone risks moisture reaching the device. Apple's official instructions for silicone, clear, polycarbonate and TPU cases favor a slightly damp cloth over harsh cleaning chemicals. Leather, FineWoven and TechWoven have different instructions.

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Check the case material and product care label. This method is for silicone, clear, polycarbonate or TPU; leather and woven cases need their own instructions.
Remove the iPhone completely and keep the phone and charging accessories away from moisture.
Lightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth with water. It should be moist, not dripping.
Gently wipe the outside and inside of the case, including corners and camera cutouts. Do not scrub aggressively.
Do not use window or household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives or hydrogen-peroxide products. Never spray cleaner onto the case.
Wipe off remaining moisture with a clean soft cloth, let the case dry completely and only then reinsert the phone. Do not attack stubborn marks with harsh chemicals.

Apple Support KoreaApple 제품 청소 방법 — iPhone 액세서리 ↗Apple official local-language case section says remove case, wipe inside and outside with slightly damp soft lint-free cloth, and avoid window/household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, peroxide; distinguishes woven and leather.Apple SupportHow to clean your Apple products — iPhone accessories ↗Same official care instructions in English, confirming cross-language treatment and that silicone/clear/polycarbonate/TPU differ from leather/FineWoven.

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