New technologies show more and more advances both in their software and in their hardware, showing products with much more advanced systems and more indestructible structures.

Thus, for example, it is now very difficult for a cell phone, both Android and iOS, to be ruined by being submerged in a small body of water such as a puddle or in shallow depths within larger ones such as a pool or even the sea . But, what about other lighter and more sensitive devices like AirPods?

Although these are very rare situations, it can happen that these audio devices, being so small, easily fall into, for example, the toilet, a pot of water or even by mistake in the washing machine. There are several known cases of people who throw their clothes in the wash and inadvertently end up ruining their headphones, as they were intruders inside a dirty pants or jacket.

Of course, the first tip is to be a little more careful, preventing situations in which AirPods can be victims of a 'dip' and avoiding as much as possible to take them to places where these hypothetical moments could occur.

However, no one is exempt from an accident, so if AirPods could not be prevented from coming into contact with water, there are still some ways to save them.

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How to save AirPods that fell into water?

Before explaining what to do if Apple headphones fall into a body of water, remember that performing the steps described below in the shortest amount of time possible is crucial in order to save them. Every second counts and speed plays an important role in these types of situations.

In addition, it should be noted that these accessories have IPX4 water resistance, which means that they can withstand water splashes or contact with sweat. In these cases, there is no risk of the AirPods being damaged. However, in more extreme situations, such as falling into the toilet, is when the concern should begin, but without the need to get out of control.

Knowing this, you just have to follow this guide that Infobae brings to you:

1. If your AirPods get wet, immediately grab a soft, completely dry, lint-free cloth to try and dry them.

2. For this type of situation, it is best to have a microfiber cloth on hand and wipe it evenly through each of the corners of the headphones, including their small holes. It's clear that accessing the smallest corners of the AirPods is an almost impossible task, but there's nothing to lose trying to get as deep as you can.

3. Now all that remains is to place them in a safe place so that drying can be completed successfully. It is important to remember that, as is done with AirPods even without being wet, do not leave them in a place that has contact with the sun or a very enclosed place where a sudden increase in temperature can occur< /b>. While this will effectively dry them out, it could also have the opposite effect on their performance.

4. Finally, the best thing to do is be patient. Wait a day or so before turning AirPods back on or putting them back in their charging case. Turning them on or storing them while they are still wet can cause an electrical short, which could completely destroy the inside of the earbuds, or otherwise other hand, ruin the case.

Also, it is not recommended to use a hair dryer to try to speed up the process. As stated above, exposing AirPods to an extreme source of heat could further damage them.

Finally, it only remains to point out that in case the headphones do not turn on after drying or start to turn off suddenly, it is best to think about saying "goodbye" to them and buy a new pair.

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