iPhone 11 Pro Can I Wash my iPhone 11 Pro with Soap and Water

[fjfjfjfj]

I’m sure the obvious answer is “no,” but if the phone is water resistant up to certain depths why wouldn’t I be able to give it a quick rinse with warm water and a drop of dish detergent (notwithstanding any damage the soap could do to the finish)? Wouldn’t the phone still work perfectly as the water would not penetrate the inner workings?

 

[more fps]

Why risk it, apple wouldn't cover it under their regular warranty anyways

 

[ApfelKuchen]

Apple recommends against it. From https://support.apple.com/HT207123 (emphasis added)

Cleaning your iPhone

Learn how to clean your iPhone.

iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max feature glass with advanced textured matte finishes. On iPhone 11, the textured glass around the camera complements the polished glass. On iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, the textured back glass provides an elegant look that is also tough, slip resistant, and feels good in your hand. With normal use, the textured glass may show signs of material transfer from objects that come in contact with your iPhone, such as denim or items in your pocket. Material transfer may resemble a scratch, but can be removed in most cases. Follow these guidelines for cleaning:

• Unplug all cables and turn off your iPhone.
• Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth—for example, a lens cloth.
• If material is still present, use a soft, lint-free cloth with warm soapy water.
• Avoid getting moisture in openings.
• Don’t use cleaning products or compressed air.

Your iPhone has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic—oil repellent—coating. Cleaning products and abrasive materials will diminish the coating and might scratch your iPhone.

 

[StellarVixen]

I washed my phone several times under faucet and nothing ever happened.

 

[mrt.plt]

No. Because it's water resistant, not soap resistant.
Chemicals can mess it up.

PS: I did rinse my iX a couple of times (without soap), but for not more than 2 seconds. Nothing happened.

 

[Jordan921]

Throw it in the washer, it’ll be fine.

 

[user_xyz]

My Rolex looks great with warm water and dish detergent!!

 

[AppleWes]

Soap is not the same as water, so no.

On top of other damage, it may also impact the coating on screen which helps reduce glare and fingerprints.

 

[BoricuaHec01]

OP, you want to wash your iPhone with soap and water? This isn't a clothing garment.

 

[Ta0jin]

Throw it in the washer, it’ll be fine.

I accidentally did that to my XS and it still worked perfect after that, no issues... not that I’d recommend that just saying it survived lol.

 

[JPack]

Because soap lowers the surface tension of water.

Parts like the speaker grille and earpiece rely on water surface tension to prevent water entry.

 

[fjfjfjfj]

Because soap lowers the surface tension of water.

Parts like the speaker grille and earpiece rely on water surface tension to prevent water entry.

Very good point on the surface tension. I had not thought of that.

 

[now i see it]

It will probably survive the insult but may also not. Their water resistant rating carries no weight. Sample units passed the IP68 test but if one leaks, Apple won't want anything to do with it. No guarantee of water resistance. So essentially- it's not water resistant (even if it doesn't happen to leak this time).

There's zero reason EVER to need to pour water or soap over an iPhone to clean it, no matter how grimey it is

 

[Givmeabrek]

Because soap lowers the surface tension of water.

Parts like the speaker grille and earpiece rely on water surface tension to prevent water entry.

Excellent point and don't forget the soap build up in the mic and speakers. Could affect performance. Someone else said they wash their Rolex with soap and water. So do I but don't see how that relates at all. Watches don't have speakers, microphones and other openings...

 

[jimmy_uk]

If you need to clean your iPhone or iPad use a natural cleaner like Eco Moist which contains no alcohol, ammonia or harsh chemicals. Couple of sprays on the micro fibre cloth and wipe. Dries almost instantly.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ecomoist-Natural-Microfiber-Computer-Friendly/dp/B00DX7EXZK

 

[KlingonSpy]

Just throw it in the dishwasher.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Why would anybody want to deliberately wash their iPhone in soapy water? Can someone please offer a sane and reasonable explanation to something that sounds utterly stupid?

 

[now i see it]

Car mechanic (home enthusiast or pro) with greasy hands using iPhone during the day

 

[Bandaman]

If you need to clean your iPhone or iPad use a natural cleaner like Eco Moist which contains no alcohol, ammonia or harsh chemicals. Couple of sprays on the micro fibre cloth and wipe. Dries almost instantly.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ecomoist-Natural-Microfiber-Computer-Friendly/dp/B00DX7EXZK

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WD17NFS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PhKSDbNFMX841

 

[Jordan921]

I accidentally did that to my XS and it still worked perfect after that, no issues... not that I’d recommend that just saying it survived lol.

Damn nice!

 

[Ta0jin]

Damn nice!

A total fluke I’m sure or the phone gods were watching lol

 

[JRoDDz]

I have rinsed my new iPhone 11 with a little soap and warm running water. No issues. Squeaky clean.

 

[mavis]

Because soap lowers the surface tension of water.

Parts like the speaker grille and earpiece rely on water surface tension to prevent water entry.

A-ha! That is so obvious, I can't believe I never thought of it. THAT'S probably why my iPhone 7+ had a funky earpiece after I used it in a soapy bath once, trying to impress my wife that my new phone was slightly water-resistant. 🤣

 

[Sam in SoCal]

If you wash your phone with soap and water you deserve whatever happens to it

 

[C DM]

I’m sure the obvious answer is “no,” but if the phone is water resistant up to certain depths why wouldn’t I be able to give it a quick rinse with warm water and a drop of dish detergent (notwithstanding any damage the soap could do to the finish)? Wouldn’t the phone still work perfectly as the water would not penetrate the inner workings?

Do you 'wash' your phone?

Wash means just run it through tap water for few seconds and then wipe it clean with towel. I do, lol. why? because i don't use case and my hand sweats a lot, so i wash it every couple days to ensure the sweats won't eat up the bezel (I know the XS has a SS bezel, but prior to X, iPhone bezel...

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