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Turn off your Apple Watch, take it off the charger, and remove its band. Wipe the watch with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth, using a little fresh water on the cloth only if needed, then dry the watch and its back crystal. Clean the band separately according to its material. Apple’s routine method does not require a special cleaning kit.

Clean the watch exterior

  1. Turn off Apple Watch and remove it from the charger.
  2. Remove the band.
  3. Wipe the watch with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. If needed, lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water; do not apply water or cleaning products directly to the watch.
  4. Dry the watch with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth, including the back crystal.
  5. Clean the band separately using the instructions for its material, and let it dry before reattaching it unless its specific care instructions require longer.

Apple warns that soaps, cleaning products, abrasive materials, compressed air, ultrasonic cleaning, and external heat can damage the watch. Keep moisture out of openings and do not submerge the watch in cleaning agents. Apple’s cleaning instructions give the full current procedure.

Disinfect only if needed

Routine cleaning and disinfection are different: Apple permits gentle wiping of exterior surfaces with a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe, a 75% ethyl alcohol wipe, or a Clorox Disinfecting Wipe. This is optional, not a requirement for everyday cleaning. Do not use these wipes on fabric or leather bands, or use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Avoid getting moisture into openings and never submerge the watch in a cleaning agent. Apple’s cleaning guidance lists the permitted wipes and restrictions.

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Clean the band according to its material

Apple’s band-care instructions apply to Apple-branded bands. For a third-party band, follow its maker’s care guidance. Remove the band from the watch before cleaning.

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Wipe with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth, lightly dampened with fresh water if necessary. Do not soak it; let it air-dry thoroughly. Apple says leather bands are not water resistant.

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For Solo Loop, Braided Solo Loop, Sport Band, Sport Loop, Ocean Band, Alpine Loop, and Trail Loop, wipe with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened if needed. Apple also permits mild hypoallergenic hand soap for these bands. Dry before reattaching.

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For FineWoven bands, including Magnetic Link and Modern Buckle, mix 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of washing liquid with 1 cup (250 ml) of water. Gently wipe the band with a cloth dampened in the mixture for one minute. Wipe it with a separate cloth slightly dampened with fresh water, then dry it and lay it flat for at least a day. Do not soak it.

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For Hermès rubber bands, use a soft cloth and fresh water; soapy water may be used for stains. Gently wipe knit and woven bands with a soft cloth, slightly dampened if needed. Apple says knit bands are not swim-proof.

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Other bands, buckles, and closures

Wipe with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with fresh water if needed, and dry before reattaching. Apple’s band-care instructions describe the methods for its band materials.

Rinse after certain exposures, not as a substitute for cleaning

Apple describes Apple Watch as water resistant, not waterproof, and says water resistance can diminish over time. Soap or soapy water can affect it. If the watch is exposed to soap, sunscreen, lotion, or oil, Apple advises rinsing it with fresh warm water and drying it with a lint-free cloth. After swimming, Series 2 and later can be gently rinsed under lightly running warm fresh water and should be dried thoroughly. Do not use heat, compressed air, or sprays to remove water, and do not insert anything into the speaker or microphone openings. See Apple’s water-resistance guidance.

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Clean a sticking Digital Crown or visible speaker-port debris

Digital Crown

If the Digital Crown sticks or will not move, turn off the watch and remove it from the charger. Hold the Crown under lightly running warm fresh water while continuously turning and pressing it. Dry it with an absorbent, nonabrasive, lint-free cloth, rotating and pressing the Crown as you dry it.

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Speaker ports

For visible debris around the speaker ports, Apple says the watch may be held under lightly running warm fresh water until clean. A soft-bristle brush for speaker-port debris is permitted only on Series 10 and later. Do not put objects into openings. Apple’s cleaning instructions cover both cases.

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Keep the watch and skin dry

Keep the watch, band, and skin clean and dry, especially after workouts or exposure to sweat, soap, sunscreen, or lotion. A comfortable fit should leave room for skin to breathe. Apple’s wearing guidance also notes that some band materials, including leather and FineWoven, are not water resistant.

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