How To Clean Your Apple Watch Straps (Sport Loop, Braided Solo Band, Leather Link)

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So one of the things I noticed with our Apple Watch accessories video was how unpleasant looking some of long term use straps were. So we decided to figure out how to clean them. Officially, according to Apple and then if that didn’t work, unofficially.
Here’s the one thing that I’ve learned while making this video: I don’t wash my straps enough.
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In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Cleaning Leather Link
1:14 Cleaning Sport Band/Solo Loop
2:10 Cleaning Sport Loop/Braided Solo Loop
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Right off the bat, Apple’s suggestions for cleaning watch straps is to wipe them all down with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth with fresh water. There’s nothing about using chemicals in the cleaning instructions from Apple…
Apple Watch Leather Link
For the Leather Link, we noticed that the area around the wrist contact area getting dirty. After trying Apple’s method of cleaning, we decided to try using a leather upholstery cleaner. That did nothing either which was odd given that chemicals usually work. The last thing we did before giving up was to take a look at the strap using our microscope and realized that the discoloration was coming from the leather link actually being damaged.
Apple Watch Sport Band/Solo Loop
For the elastomer products, we had a couple of stains. On the Sport Band, the inside of the strap was leaving marks on the other strap. On the Solo Loop, the stain was right around the lug area. Now after the fresh water wipe down didn’t do anything with the stains, we decided to try a mixture of bleach and fresh water. We let the bands sit in the mixture for several hours and to our disappointment, the stains on the Sport Band didn’t disappear but the Solo Loop’s stain went away.
Now after the bleach treatment, we noticed that the bands were brighter than before so that’s good to know.
Apple Watch Sport Loop/Braided Solo Loop
These two products that benefited the most from cleaning were the Sport Loops and Braided Solo Loops. Now the fresh water wipe down didn’t do anything for the bands so we decided to go with soaking the bands with OxyClean. Whatever is in the chemical does wonder’s for cleaning the strap.
The container that we soaked the bands in definitely had some dirty water in it. The difference in the colors of bands was night and day after drying the bands and putting them side by side.
For the Solo Loops, the darker loop didn’t really benefit (visually) from the cleaning but the orange strap that we had went from looking like I spent my days rolling my wrist in dirt to looking like it was brand new.
The last thing we’ll say about this is that your bands will smell like OxyClean. So we suggest rinsing your bands with water a few times or running it with a load of laundry.
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@kotadawndragon 2 года назад

For fabric bands, I just put them in a fine mesh laundry bag and throw them in with my regular laundry. Then I let them air dry. So far, they've always come out clean and bright. I wash them about once a week when I do laundry, so it's pretty easy to keep them clean. The velcro straps dry quite fast, a couple hours max. The elastic ones usually have to dry overnight, especially those thicker woven ones.

@jay_skater_4511 Год назад

Came out clean as fuxk

@anthonycraig274 2 года назад

For my braided loop bands, I put it in my swimming goggles bag then throw it in the washing machine. They comes out like new.

@notnotlucifer 2 года назад

Honestly, very helpful video. I struggle with methods to clean my bands as well and this video provides some insightful tips. I've noticed overtime some of my lighter colored bands becoming darkened and just visibly dirty and will definitely try some of these cleaning methods. Love the content and transparency provided on your channel.

@jakedries4635 2 года назад

I’ve had great success cleaning the braided solo loops just putting them in a delicates mesh bag and washing them in a standard clothes washing machine with tide detergent. I wash them at least once a week to avoid any stains causing permanent discoloration and preventing odor buildup

@joshhasan649 2 года назад

My preference is the sport loop when exercising because of the fit / comfort factor. However they can be bacteria factories if you don’t wash them regularly. I rinse my band under water after each training session and pat dry with a towel, then let it sit to dry out for a couple of hours. For this reason I have several bands that I rotate. Then once every couple of weeks I will hand wash the bands with eco friendly laundry liquid. Keeps them looking and smelling fresh. Great video guys!!

@debbieitabashi9622 Год назад

What about elasticity? Husband wears his strait, it is dirty and a little loose compared to first bought. After washing, does it shrink? What if put in the dryer?

@jamesn7156 2 года назад

I wasn’t worried so much about my silicone solo loop, but I recently got the sport loop and was just thinking about this. I usually wear mine in the shower after my weekend morning workout (no soap, just rinse). I’m hoping that bi-weekly act will be enough, but I’ll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the tips!

@anun0819 Месяц назад

The fur baby is the cutest little baby. Great tips. Thanks

@rsxfreak79 2 года назад

I spray my fabric bands with a car detailing product for cleaning cloth car seats and gently scrub them with a brush and rinse them properly. Been working great for years now.

@sarfaraz.hosseini 2 года назад

You guys should really expand your channel. You have such fantastic content and chemistry.

@nathanmcmahan400 2 года назад

So helpful. Need to clean my solo bands. I had just thrown them in the laundry, but looks like this may be a better solution you found. Thanks!

@zadigre 2 года назад

for my solo loop and sports bands, I use an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. for my braided solo loop and nylon strap, a little bit of warm water and down ultra dish soap usually works fine

@00SNIVY00 2 года назад

I had that same Platinum/Black Nike Sport band and it was quite discolored by the time I moved on, the tab that folded in had a hint of green if I recall correctly. I'm not sure how to get my braided solo loop to shrink back to normal size, it's stretched enough to no longer be snug when wearing.

@432wheels 2 года назад

I can’t believe how dirty the fabric loops get so quickly!! I just use some of the antibacterial handwash from the side of the hand basin and some hot water. I rub it in a bit and let soak for the day. That evening get an old toothbrush and give a light scrub. Comes up great

@jodiac 2 года назад

Yeah I almost always rinse the cloth ones in water, and I try to Lysol wipe the plastic ones, especially if I work out, but not always. I’ll try cleaning them more thoroughly some time.

@Jennybear86 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@katemiller7874 Год назад

Yes I just flipped my fabric band over for now and will wait til it gets dirty on both sides then will try the laundry bag method. Thanks

@flanerpete2040 2 года назад

That was something that wasn't on my radar ... until now. Thanks, guys. 🥃🥃

@KarlMarx449 2 года назад

Is it possible that you can make a review about the best Apple Watch screen protectors. Thank both of you in advance

@Lord_Mangoat Год назад

Year late for this, but I heard that some people suggest to just toss the bands into a large pocket, like a cargo pants big pocket. Button the pocket, so the bands don't fall out, and that seems to do the trick for the bands they had. Curious on this, since I currently have a 3rd party LifeProof band that is in need to replacing and I've had my eye on the braided solo loop. Will be wanting to keep that one clean.

@grenade180 2 года назад

my Apple Watch strap was so dirty after only 1 month of use, mine went from dark gray to light gray again. Just used persil and water and it looked and smelled amazing. Oxi clean method seems to restore more color, I will have to try that next.

@DrummaBoy202 2 года назад

I’ve been waiting for this!

@JasonMP9121 2 года назад

Great video I just got my Apple Watch first ever and this is a go to cleaning for the strap !

@TheShravanshankar 2 года назад

Love your content!

@tiggerlove12 2 года назад

I throw my bands in a mesh bag and throw them in the washing machine with workout clothes. I use all free clear order relief and Lysol laundry sanitizer. Works great for me. I have sensitive skin so I have to be careful with my detergents. As for the solo loop(don’t have one yet) does it stretch out…some ppl say yes a lot but after washing it and throwing it in the dry it shrinks back..any thought on this?

@soapmommy 2 года назад

I use Dawn to wash my bands often. Works well.

@JunkionMarnot2005 2 года назад

You guys are a godsend!!! 🙌🏽

@kulachartkongkeattikul9631 2 года назад

Will you try the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponges on the elastomer bands?

@ShawnSnapp Год назад

For my white sport band(from my old Series 5), a Mr. Clean magic eraser did a great job of brightening and removing stains.

@Frejjan 2 года назад

Great stuff

@opinionatedoliver3680 2 года назад

My sports loop I usually toss into the laundry but I feel like the colors got a little dull. I wonder if they could improve or go back to their original shine if I cleaned the band in a different way.

@GotAwayWithMurder 2 года назад

Val rockin the badass Matrix look 👌

@willdoug6604 Год назад

i used oxy clean on my starlight color braided solo loop holy moly the part that touches my wrist was dirty and now its sparkly only part of my band that stays clean is the outside of it lol

@TallysVids Год назад

For my braided loops (and I will be using the same method with my Trail Loop, Alpine Loop) I have a little mesh wash bag (that is for washing small delicate items in a washing machine) I put the band in the mesh bag, use a mild soap (I use Fairy Non Biological) and wash it on the machine's delicate cycle, I then either select no spin, or at most 400 rpm spin speed. After washing it comes up like new.

@ArmyDAV 2 года назад

By far the best informative clip! Easy to Follow!!!

@kylenewberry8598 2 года назад

Is there a way to help shrink the solo loops after owning them a while?

@XricheeX 2 года назад

I have the canary yellow band and it gets so dirty so fast. Ive bought a couple to replace them

@ramyhydayatullah 2 года назад

Can you please post a video comparing the different bands that look good with the blue aluminum? Perhaps the Milanese and silver collared bands. I haven’t found any other one online so you would be the first.

@MaNu-vs9dr 2 года назад

Hey Guys, thanks for the Video! Happy that I am not the only one with this dirt problem :D One question left: where do I get this pacman (I guess?) iPhone case that lies next to Monty? Did I miss it in your case videos? Thx have a nice day!

@vinnebanan8144 2 года назад

I just took soap and one of those ear cleaning things and scrub it in and the put water on it and it look completely new.

@aeasom1 2 года назад

When cleaning the Apple silicone bands I use nail polish remover. Which sounds scary at first but just listen to me and try it. It works great

@1stYoutubeHandle 2 года назад

This is super helpful!🤩

@tzendalkax 2 года назад

Great video 👍🏻

@therookiegbuk7011 2 года назад

There are two ways to clean the Apple silicone bands to remove blue Jean stains on white bands: Option 1: magic eraser sponge gentle rub with warm water until it remove it Option 2: gentle nail varnish remover with cotton wool pads gentle rub. Rinse with cold water and dry. Works every time. Cheers

@jesserivera5991 2 года назад

Very informative video. Thank you

@heidis2330 2 года назад

For my braided Solo Loop I use a little bit of dish detergent the kind that you could spray it and I spray it on a wet Solo Loop and rub Then I rinse off immediately and it cleans it pretty good

@tfj1800 2 года назад

Hi, really enjoyed your video. I’ve got one of the fabric braided solo loop bands, do you know of any oxiclean alternatives in the UK (England), we have something I think is the same called vanish but I’m not sure.

@sampelnick4530 2 года назад

Just use dawn dish soap. Works the exact same in my experience

@BIGGYBEAR 2 года назад

Hi, When is the iphone 13 screen protector review coming out? are you planning on doing one this time around?

@omarzaifulizan3064 2 года назад

This vid is literally perfect timing because my series 7 is coming today and I got the braided solo loop too

@elem2618 2 года назад

I put the braided solo loops in the wash machine and it washed well

@skepticalmechanic 2 года назад

love Monte! 😘

@sampelnick4530 2 года назад

Haha I literally just cleaned my braided solo loop, and I’ve been waiting for a video from you! Thanks for this

@Reed.Foley07 2 года назад

Do we use cold or hot water to wash in washer?

@anlodg 2 года назад

you finally have new glases. Looking good!

@Spartan-ww3bb 2 года назад

I prefer the plastic ones always cleans them after a workout i do use Spigen case which is one piece case & band great for workout the fabric I tend to use them when I'm at work

@Har_Har_Harvey Год назад

it’s wild how quickly and how dirty fabric watch bands can get and how you don’t really notice until it’s drastic. i bought one that had a painting printed on it, and even though the painting had a darker color palette, it was extremely obvious how dirty it was once i had noticed. it was like a different painting on the band. and to be fair it could be affected by the fact that i work in a bakery that has a good few chocolate products that i have to make, but even still, it’s wild how dirty the part that was only in touch with my skin and not really anything else was.

@prawnproductions234 5 месяцев назад

How do I get rid of the smell on the fabric bands?

@JayJL 2 года назад

I spray done alcohol and wipe vigorously to clean my Nike strap, works like a charm but takes a bit of wiping

@slenderjake5301 2 года назад

Thanks

@EJRACE76 Год назад

Best bang for the buck - Arizona Iced Tea!!

@djjasonceol9611 Год назад

Your dog’s facial expression is priceless! 🤣🤣🤣

@eVaL-_- 2 года назад

How about shrinking a stretched braided solo band?

@yazanzaid386 Год назад

Do you recommend to workout with braided loop?

@edster8416 2 года назад

Using Nike sports loop for the series 6 so it’s black don’t really see any dirt marks. I usually just rub it down with water just enough to damp it and I just Febreze it and let it dry under the sun. Thing with this band it doesn’t absorb sweat as much and dries really well during my intense runs. I think it’s a clear sign if it start to stink or u get red marks and itches on ur wrist then u know it’s time to wash😆.

@verveblack 2 года назад

how old is the leather link that has already worn off?

@corybourrier9722 Год назад

Hey hey! Can you do a video of what the Ultra looks like with the Leather Link? I’m really curious what it’ll look like 😎 💪

@CaliWaliDoDaDay 2 года назад

I have a braided loop in blue (Genuine) and one knock off. I used a toothbrush with some Dawn dish soap. cleans it ok.

@jaymo9919 2 года назад

Handy video

@vinylpapa Год назад

Great video don’t forget to clean Monty’s Collar he works out too 😅

@davayun 2 года назад

Ok..but I’d like to know where you got the orange braided loop band because know apple doesn’t sell that color👀

@JoseOrantes 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@Gravitation3Beatles3 2 года назад

how about the Milanese loop?

@Joe-wk9ow 2 года назад

I used Laundry detergent and fabric softener with a toothbrush.

@PleasureAfterWorkKiteVideos 2 года назад

For the rubber bands a wet Vileda Magic Eraser works great….got the info on another RU-vid channel.

@tomasinacovell4293 2 года назад

Why didn't you use the ultrasonic cleaner?

@noobmaster5555 2 года назад

I like it ✅

@ninaandianfan21 Год назад

love the airtag on the dog🤣

@tampametal Год назад

Car upholstery cleaner such as meguiars and soft toothbrush works great excellent just avoid spinning motion with brush and they look like they came out of package.

@michaelrutledge3750 2 года назад

What about the Milanese metal bands?

@kirkydaturkey 2 года назад

woah. that microscope was crazy. You two cover all bases!

@HowardFrischer 2 года назад

I put mine in the wash cycle once a week. Sports band

@rabbisandyzisser9039 2 года назад

Just washed my fabric bands with soap and water. It works! No oxi smell.

@ReyniLaChula Год назад

We need a video for the gold stainless band

@kendalljackson6088 2 года назад

I put them in the dishwasher…works great

@sugulmek 2 года назад

Deri ve silikonlar için cif+poşet (yoksa aseton) Bezleri beyaz sabun ile çitileyebilirsiniz.

@kqu752 2 года назад

I just use dawn dishwashing liquid to clean my braided one and it works fine without leaving residue or scent

@Builtdifferent007 2 года назад

Wash my Nike sport loop with a mixture of oxyclean/ water with a splash of fabric softener, so it keeps its color. Works great for me and smells great!

@shelleybullock277 2 года назад

My black braided solo loop faded after I tried to clean mine.

@mustafabeguwala7522 2 года назад

Did you try sports shoe shampoo?

@MWS1960 Год назад

Warn water and dawn dish liquid works for me !

@MistrZIGZAG 2 года назад

For my sport loop I just use water, dish soap and an old toothbrush. Works great

@polterghosty 2 года назад

I have been trying to figure this out! I usually soak them in a bowl with non-dye dish soap

@EB-ep9jv 2 года назад

I just throw the solo loops in the washer, gentle cycle and mild detergent. The leather bands I regularly put in a UV box, make sure not to wear several days in a row and occasionally clean them with some beeswax!

@paul8926 2 года назад

Love the look on the dog, he’s thinking “That’s so gross”

@Kirsty178 2 года назад

Can you put them in the washing machine ? I have a lot of allergies with cleaning stuff

@SpecialEdvard 2 года назад

for my "workout" bands I was them about once a week with the hand soap I have in my bathroom.

@TheHawaiianc 2 года назад

Montie like yah now you know how I feel about my caller and my neck hairy dirty!

@billiamnotbob 2 года назад

Looks like Monty got a spa day!! What is this 'washing' you speak of?! LOL

@polterghosty 2 года назад

Yes!

@webster695 2 года назад

I only wear sport loops, and I wash them regularly. I hand wash them with Castile soap (which I use for most laundry and house cleaning), and scrub for a few minutes. I wash all of my sport loops every couple of months, and the difference is stark. One reason mine look dirty sooner is that I’m a brown-skinned Black person; so any skin rubbing off is already darker. But everyone has skin cells and sweat and so on collecting on the bands. Taking ten minutes to wash them makes sense. Any mild detergent would work fine, no need to be aggressive with it, IME.