How to Clean Your Apple Watch [VIDEO]

Apple has shared a new support video on its YouTube channel explaining how you can properly clean your Apple Watch to avoid a buildup of lotion or sunscreen on the back crystal, which can impact sensor functionality.

Apple notes that users should keep your Apple Watch clean, and dry it after it comes in contact with water. Liquid-free contact is required for ECG and other readings to work properly. Readings may be impacted if the Apple Watch and/or skin aren’t entirely clean and dry.

Soaps, cleaning products, abrasive materials, compressed air, ultrasonic cleaning, and external heat sources can cause damage and shouldn’t be used with the Apple Watch.

To clean your Apple Watch, follow these steps:

1. Turn off your Apple Watch and remove it from the charger.
2. If you have a leather band, remove it from your Apple Watch.
3. Wipe your Apple Watch clean with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water. If your Apple Watch has substances or debris visible in places such as the speaker ports, you can hold your Apple Watch under lightly running, warm, fresh water until it’s clean. Soaps and other cleaning products shouldn’t be used. With Apple Watch Series 10 and later, you can use a soft-bristle brush to remove debris from the speaker ports.
4. Dry your Apple Watch with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth, including the surface of the back crystal.

Watch the following video to learn more.