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How to clean Sony over-ear headphone pads without soaking them

Sony's care guide recommends soft wiping, water-based wipes when necessary, thorough room-temperature drying, and keeping the charging port dry. Check your own model first.

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Earpads contact skin oils and sweat, but over-ear headphones should not be rinsed or submerged. Sony's general over-ear care guidance calls for a soft cloth, a pure-water-type wipe for visible grime, and complete drying at room temperature. The reference picture shows a WH-1000XM3 and is not a disassembly demonstration.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Identify the exact model and read its official care guidance. Switch the headphones off and disconnect the charging cable before cleaning.
2. Gently wipe sweat and surface dust from the headband and earcups with a soft, low-lint dry cloth.
3. For grime or skin oils on the pads, use a soft cloth or a pure-water-type wipe gently. Never pour water over or immerse the headphones.
4. Avoid alcohol wipes, thinner, benzine and similar solvents that can harm the exterior or pads. Remove pads only if the model-specific instructions permit it.
5. Let everything dry thoroughly at room temperature. Do not charge if the USB port or cable area remains damp.
6. Only resume use when dry; if your model has a carrying case, store the dry headphones in that case.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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