How to Clean Sony WH 1000XM4 – Easy Method!

The Sony XM4 headphones have impeccably sharp sound, top notch noise canceling features, crazy long battery life and flawless bluetooth capabilities. With features like this, your Sony XM4’s are likely getting a lot of wear time. More likely than not, your Sony XM4’s are in need of a thorough clean. 

How to clean Sony WH 1000XM4

Using a dry microfiber cloth, wipe down your Sony XM4s. If your XM4s are especially dirty, wipe them down with a damp microfiber cloth and a gentle laundry detergent. After wiping, allow the headphones to fully dry before using.

How to clean Sony XM4 headphones

When cleaning electronics it is always best to use caution! With a few simple and safe steps and minimal supplies you can safely clean your headphones. Follow the cleaning guide below to restore your Sony XM4’s back to brand new. 

Supplies needed

Dry wipe method

The purpose of this initial dry wipe step is to loosen any debris or body oils that are stuck to the headphones. Using a soft dry cloth, dry wipe the entire Sony XM4 headphone. Use cotton swabs to get into any crevices or creases in the earpiece area.

Wet wipe method

If your Sony XM4’s are especially dirty and the “dry wipe” step just isn’t cutting it, consider taking this additional “wet wipe” step to cut through any remaining grime. In a bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of gentle laundry detergent with 2 cups of warm water. Using a microfiber cleaning cloth and soak it into the laundry detergent mixture. Ring out the cloth so that it is damp but not soaked. Using this damp cloth, wipe the entire surface of the  headphones.

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Things to avoid

It is essential that you avoid submerging or soaking your Sony XM4’s. Avoid bleach based cleaning products. Additionally, avoid using any type of cleaning wipe that has alcohol in it. The alcohol can discolor and damage the surface of your headphones, so we recommend sticking to a water-based cleaning solution. 

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