If you drop an AirPod in the toilet, retrieve it immediately, dry it gently with a microfiber cloth, let it air dry completely (upside down) for 24-48 hours, using silica gel packets if needed, and do not put it in the charging case or try to use it until fully dry to prevent further damage. If it was dirty water, you can clean it with a damp cloth and isopropyl alcohol before drying, but avoid excessive heat.
No. Airpods are not water resistant however if they got dropped into water and immediately pulled, out no much damage was done.
Soak it in rubbing alcohol then put it in a cup of uncooked rice and hope for the best.
Cleaning them isn't that hard. Go buy some CRC electric contact cleaner and spray the pod down real, real good. Let it dry and place it in a desiccated environment for about a week.
Allow your AirPods to dry completely — for at least two hours — before you place them in the charging case or use them.
Water resistance varies among AirPods models. The AirPods Pro is rated IPX4, protecting against sweat and light splashes. But, they're not waterproof. Other models, like the First and Second Generation AirPods, have no water resistance.
If your AirPods get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth and let them air dry completely before using or charging them. Prolonged exposure to water can cause damage.
What to Do If You Accidentally Flushed Something Down the Toilet
Q: How do you know if your AirPods have water damage?
AirPods Pro, AirPods 3 and AirPods 4 (both models) are sweat and water resistant, but they are not waterproof or sweatproof. They aren't designed for use in water sports, such as swimming, or for showering.
Ear buds. Ear buds might seem tiny, but they can cause big problems if they're flushed. We recommend getting yourself a reusable version or sticking to binning them after use.
AirPods Pro 3 and the MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) for AirPods Pro 3 are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise, and have a rating of IP57 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes).
The best way to fix AirPods' sound after water damage is to dry them and the charging case completely, without using heat. You can try testing your AirPods with another device or resetting them, but water damage usually has to do with the hardware.
Water Eject Airpods: WaterDrop App - App Store.
Even if you think there's no water in there, you might be wrong. If you use the AirPod while there's moisture inside, you will ruin your airpod. An electrical short will fry the board and it will no longer function. Don't bother with rice, that only works sometimes.
-Remove water from the toilet bowl by using a cup or container. -If you can see and reach the stuck material, pull it out. -If you can see the stuck material, but is out of reach, use a bent hanger or anything with a hook to fish it out of the drain. -If nothing works, call us for an emergency plumbing service!
Clean the body of your AirPods
Don't run your AirPods under water, and don't use sharp objects or abrasive materials to clean your AirPods.
Never put electronics in rice. It doesn't help them dry and bits of it can get into openings.
Now that you dropped airpods in water, carefully follow these instructions and save them from doom.
AirPods Pro have an IPX4 rating, meaning they're resistant to water splashes from any direction. However, this is far from waterproof. They can handle sweat and light rain but not submersion or heavy water exposure.
Dry them off immediately as best as you can, wiping away any visible moisture or droplets. Dry the AirPods case too if necessary. To avoid scratching the AirPods and the case, stick to a gentle microfiber cloth. Once your AirPods are dry, allow them time to air dry.
I've run mine through the wash several times. I always put everything out and hold a hair blower on them for a bit. So far, they've always come back up the next day. I leave them apart overnight to fully dry before attempting a charge.
Allow the AirPods to dry completely.
If not, any low-humidity area will do. Wait a few hours for your AirPods to dry completely before trying them again. Extreme heat and cold temperatures can damage your AirPods—don't dry your AirPods out on a heater or radiator, and don't use a blow dryer.