Cleaning Milanese Loop?

[jaybar]

Hi

I have my first Apple Watch. SB SS Black Milanese Loop.

What is the easiest way to clean it? Dies Apple recommend any specific method for cleaning? Frequency (I never cleaned a watch band of any type before)?

Does it require a long drying time, which would require setting it aside and using another band for a day?

If it were not for cleaning, I have no desire to change bands. I would be keen on staying with the ML and not swapping bands if I could. If I had to swap bands, should I just get another ML?

I’m highly prone to wrist rashes and the ML has not presented and issue so far.

 

[44267547]

Hi

I have my first Apple Watch. SB SS Black Milanese Loop.

What is the easiest way to clean it? Dies Apple recommend any specific method for cleaning? Frequency (I never cleaned a watch band of any type before)?

Does it require a long drying time, which would require setting it aside and using another band for a day?

If it were not for cleaning, I have no desire to change bands. I would be keen on staying with the ML and not swapping bands if I could. If I had to swap bands, should I just get another ML?

I’m highly prone to wrist rashes and the ML has not presented and issue so far.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522

“For all other bands, buckles, and closures:

1. Wipe the band clean with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water.
2. Dry the band with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth before you attach it to your Apple Watch.”

 

[jaybar]

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522

“For all other bands, buckles, and closures:

1. Wipe the band clean with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water.
2. Dry the band with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth before you attach it to your Apple Watch.”

Thanks so much. Does it take a long time for the ML to dry?

 

[steve knight]

just soap and water and it is metal so dries fast just wear it and it will dry in no time.

 

[jaybar]

just soap and water and it is metal so dries fast just wear it and it will dry in no time.

Thanks.

 

[jaybar]

Do I need to remove the band to clean it or can I leave it attached at one end or even attached at both ends?

 

[steve knight]

I wash them both at the same time. if the band was really bad you could stick it in the dishwasher.

 

[jaybar]

I wash them both at the same time. if the band was really bad you could stick it in the dishwasher.

Do you leave the band attached to the watch when cleaning it?

 

[steve knight]

yes as long as your not using the dishwasher of course

 

[MsRandall]

I drop mine in ammonia for a day and it comes out looking brand new

Of course that’s the band only

 

[perezr10]

I take mine off the watch. Then I put some liquid soap on a tooth brush and scrub it front and back.

 

[HDFan]

You can also use an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0142G8ONC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When I clean something I put in hot water and some soap, then rinse and run with just hot water.

 

[Matteo[V]]

I would try to clean my milanese loop with an iron remover that I use with my car, it is a chimical decontamination, wash everything with water and after I would clean with soap.