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If your phone or other electronic device is left uncovered in a bag or pocket, the headphone jack can collect dirt and lint. Without cleaning, you won’t even be able to plug in your headphones. Fortunately, the headphone jack can be cleaned easily and safely with just a few household items. A can of compressed air can blow away debris, a cotton swab cleans up stubborn bits, and a straightened paper clip will help remove lint.
Steps
Use compressed air spray
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Buy a can of compressed air. You can buy aerosol cans at tech stores or on e-commerce exchanges. Compressed air spray can also be used to clean dirt on computer parts, so look for it at computer parts stores. Compressed air is less likely to damage the jack because you’re basically just putting air in it. [1] X Research Source
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Aim the nozzle at the headphone jack. Spray air into the hole located next to the jack. Some types even come with a small spray nozzle right on the mouth of the bottle. You will easily insert the spray nozzle into the jack to direct the airflow into this small hole. [2] X Research Source
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Start spraying. Press the button at the top of the compressed air bottle to start spraying. You only need to spray once or twice, the debris inside the jack will fall out.
Clean with cotton swab
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Buy cotton swabs. You can find them in department stores or places that sell health and beauty products. Choose a type with a low ruffled tip so that the cotton yarn does not get caught inside the jack. The small tip cotton swab will easily get inside the jack and clean more effectively.
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Remove the cotton swab from the tip of the toothpick. Tear or trim the tip of the stick so that the cotton ball is as close to the toothpick as possible. This way, the tip of the toothpick will fit into the headphone jack. [3] X Research Sources
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Pick a cotton swab in the jack. Be careful not to jam the tip of the cotton ball in the jack. You need to push the tip of the cotton swab into the hole gently until the tip is deep in the jack. Rotate the toothpick to clean the nooks and crannies inside the jack. After you pull out the cotton swab, most of the dirt will fall out. [4] X Research Sources
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Use rubbing alcohol. For stubborn debris, you can dab a little rubbing alcohol on the tip of a cotton ball. You need to dip so that the cotton swab is just damp, not soggy or dripping. Remember to wring out the cotton ball, then insert the tip of the cotton swab back into the jack and rotate. [5] X Research Sources
- Cleaning alcohol can be abrasive to metal, so use sparingly.
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Dry the jack with a clean cotton swab. The rubbing alcohol will dry quickly on its own. However, you should soak up any remaining moisture to minimize the surface’s contact with the solution. Insert a clean cotton swab into the jack, let it sit for a bit, and then rotate it back and forth to absorb the alcohol.
Use a straight paper clip
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Straighten a paper clip. Once the paper clip is straightened, you can use it to remove debris from the jack. However, metal is still capable of scratching the inner surface of the jack.
- You can also use a toothpick, but the sharp end will still scratch the surface inside the jack. [6] X Research Sources
- The needle is also useful for reaching large lint and debris, but the sharp metal tip is easy to scratch the jack so you should only use it when there is no other way.
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Wrap the tape around the top of the paper clip. You need to use stationery grade (small size) tape. Wrap the tape tightly around the end of the paper clip that you have straightened. Before use, check to make sure the tape is tightly wrapped and does not come loose. [7] X Research Sources
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Gently insert the tip of the tape into the jack. Slowly put the tape in place and reach for any debris you see. Note: do not press too deeply. The tape will now act as a duster, you will be able to remove debris and lint stuck inside the jack.
Warning
- Be gentle and moderate with everything you put inside the jack. The metal inside the jack is easy to scratch and wear.
Things you need
- Compressed air spray
- Cotton swab
- Staple
- Stationery tape
- Cleaning alcohol
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If your phone or other electronic device is left uncovered in a bag or pocket, the headphone jack can collect dirt and lint. Without cleaning, you won’t even be able to plug in your headphones. Fortunately, the headphone jack can be cleaned easily and safely with just a few household items. A can of compressed air can blow away debris, a cotton swab cleans up stubborn bits, and a straightened paper clip will help remove lint.
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