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Cleaning Apple Watch bands: sport and leather need different care

Remove Apple-branded bands before cleaning. Sport bands can tolerate mild hypoallergenic hand soap, while leather bands should never be soaked. Dry before reattaching.

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Apple publishes different cleaning advice for Sport, Solo Loop, fabric and leather bands. These steps describe Apple-branded bands; third-party accessories require their own manufacturer's instructions.

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Disconnect the watch from its charger, turn it off and remove the band using Apple's instructions. Never force a stuck band.
Identify the actual band material. Do not clean Sport and Solo Loop styles exactly like leather or FineWoven bands.
For Apple Sport-style bands, wipe with a soft lint-free cloth; a little fresh water or mild hypoallergenic hand soap can be used if needed.
Wipe leather with a soft dry cloth, lightly dampened only if needed. Never soak leather or dry it under strong heat or direct sunlight.
For fabric options such as FineWoven, follow Apple's specific diluted-detergent method and drying time. Never spray cleaning liquid onto or soak the watch case.
Dry the band and watch back completely before reattaching. Remove sweat or lotion after workouts, and pause wear if skin irritation develops.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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