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Showering with the AW and SBML?
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While technically you can, in my opinion it's the best way to get it filthy. Soaps and detergents creep into every little opening and can react with the materials. There are watches out there with a millimetre of buildup on the downside of the watch and bands. Also, I would keep it away from hot/too warm water as it can weaken the glue of the display or the bottom part.
I clean my watch with a damp cloth once a week before charging. Take special care in all the tiny places where sweat and dead skin cells accumulate and then wipe with a dry cloth. I don't use sport loops so far because I'm not sure how to clean them, but metal or sports bands can be cleaned with damp cloths without any problems.
I clean my watch with a damp cloth once a week before charging. Take special care in all the tiny places where sweat and dead skin cells accumulate and then wipe with a dry cloth. I don't use sport loops so far because I'm not sure how to clean them, but metal or sports bands can be cleaned with damp cloths without any problems.
I just rinse my sport loops in warm water then air dry. I also just wipe my watch with a damp clothe. I believe Apple discourages showering with the watch.
I have the SB ML. I only wear it for formal occasions so haven’t had a need to clean it in the year I’ve had it.
I have had the ML on my Silver SS, the Black on SB SS and now the Gold on Gold SS.
My method of cleaning them is to boil a kettle, pour into a bowl (wait for it) and let it cool down enough for you to be able to stick your finger in. Then break up a clothes washing tablet and mix in the bowl. Place the ML in the bowl (no watch) for about 30 mins and then rinse. Comes out like new.
My method of cleaning them is to boil a kettle, pour into a bowl (wait for it) and let it cool down enough for you to be able to stick your finger in. Then break up a clothes washing tablet and mix in the bowl. Place the ML in the bowl (no watch) for about 30 mins and then rinse. Comes out like new.
* Band is not water resistant.
that's what it says in the fine print on apple's website ... https://www.apple.com/shop/product/...fde64e843407760a76ac84c1a79e375a0141de78d137a
that's what it says in the fine print on apple's website ... https://www.apple.com/shop/product/...fde64e843407760a76ac84c1a79e375a0141de78d137a
I have had the silver ML since 2015. When I need to clean it I either 1. Put it in my ultrasonic cleaner that I use for my diamonds ( warm water and Dawn dishwashing detergent. Or 2. Put it in a bowl of warm water with Dawn. I do use a soft toothy when it’s done soaking. I always take the watch off no matter which method I use. Looks beautiful with both methods.
I never understand why people shower with Apple Watch. Apple does not recommend it. That same soap scum you have to clean from shower stalls and shower doors is going to get on your watch. And Apple does not recommend it.
Cleaning bands could not be easier, mild dish detergent on Sport Band and in the washer on the Sport Loop.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205000
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522
The ML not being water resistant is a real head scratcher and I don't have one, but if I did, I'd clean it like every other traditional watch band or jewelry and throw it in the ultrasonic cleaner.
Cleaning bands could not be easier, mild dish detergent on Sport Band and in the washer on the Sport Loop.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205000
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522
The ML not being water resistant is a real head scratcher and I don't have one, but if I did, I'd clean it like every other traditional watch band or jewelry and throw it in the ultrasonic cleaner.
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That’s all you need to do, use a damp cloth, wipe it down frequently, that’s it. For those who are trying to over complicate things by soaking/detergent/cleaners, are just posing a risk to weaken the membranes/seals with the Watch.
Maybe because some people are old, or injured, or incapacitated in some way and they want the fall detection feature in the shower?
Those reasons completely make sense to me even though it goes against Apple's recommendations, I suppose it's better than the alternative which may very well be nothing for fall detection.
Perhaps I should rephrase it to say:
I never understand why people shower with Apple Watch in an effort to clean it.
@staggerlee41
I wanted to shower with it to clean it.
However, that being said, lots of falls happen for seniors while in the shower. If seniors are living alone, the need for fall detection, while in the shower is greater. Most bathrooms, when a Senior is living in place, should have grab-bars installed.
Shoes with laces also pose a big fall risk for seniors. Fall detection from the AW, could be beneficial in that case.
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