For me, my earphones are a necessity because it literally saved my life. And I think, at some point in your life, your earphones have been so special to you. We thank this little device for saving us from boredom. This also makes us happy by listening to whatever we want. And since it changes as what the time needs, there are variations you can see. There are earphones that are wired one, while there are wireless one. Just a quick phone set-up and you are ready to listen. And only that, the sizes also vary, and prices as well. No matter how these earphones look, as long as we know its importance, the very thing almost all of us should know is to take good care of this device. You cannot tell me that your earphones are bought at a high price so it will last long. No, it will not be that way. And so, in this article, I will be sharing tips on how to take good care of this little device. So, keep reading.
I had a lot on this device. Since, I deeply love listening to music while doing almost everything, it has fueled me to be motivated and inspired as I get through my tasks, in every single second. This phone accessory has helped me to listen to music while doing my usual workout routine, eating, walking, cooking food, while stuck in heavy traffic, while taking bath, answering phone calls and video calls. It helped me to hear privately what I need to listen to when in public. I am sure that you relate to it anyhow. And because you are now convinced that you have to take good care of your earphones, I have to tell you now the tips in doing so.
Making your earphones last long
Make it a habit of cleaning the earbuds.
Cleaning the earbuds is part of hygiene. This will make you listen more clearly and neatly. To be able to clean the earbuds, you have to remove it first. Once you have removed it, use a damp towel to cleanse it. Then, through the help of a toothpick dip in water, clean again the earbuds. This time, try removing all the earwax that has built in it, the dead skin cells, and dust that has gone through the insides of the earbuds. Also, wipe the wires for it may also contain some dirt.
Always put your earphones in its case
Starting today, do not just put anywhere your earphones after you use it. Doing so will ruin your earphones quality. When you have your earphone's free case upon buying it, you should understand that it is there to put your earphones when not in use and not to leave it anywhere. If your earphones do not come with a case, prepare a small box to where you can store it. You must also remember to coil the wires losely after use. Avoid coiling the wire tightly for it may be the cause of the damage, especially when you keep on repeating it.
Unplug from device after use
Every time that you keep on leaving the earphones connected to a device after you use it will just cause unseen damage to your earphones. When you leave it plugged, the cord may be tangled or the jack may be pulled. When this occurs, you might not be able to hear anything from it. On the other hand, when you do the safest way, unplugging it from the device, the connector and the area where the jacks are connected will be protected. You have to stop doing the wrong thing to avoid buying earphones a couple of times.
When unplugging, do not pull the cable
This is one of the common mistakes we make when using our earphones. Whenever we are too far from the device from which it is connected, we tend to just pull it using the cable. Many times, we exert great effort in pulling it until it could eventually unplug. Even if you were able to do the 3rd tip, still, it is not enough when you do not do it properly. Never try again to just hold and pull the cable. What you should do is grip the connector, not the cable, then unplug.
Do not listen in maximum volume
Aside from that, we all know that hearing loud sounds could damage our hearing, loud sounds could also damage the earphones. When the sound is turned in its maximum volume, there is a high chance that the speaker could blow up allowing you to hear not-so-good quality sounds afterwards.
Before you sleep, pull out the earphones from your ears
We all listen to music to feel sleepy, and sometimes we happen to sleep with it. When doing this, you are damaging your earphones. We usually move unnoticed when we are asleep. Meaning, we could bend or snap our earphones. And the last thing we knew, we had to buy a new one. Practice putting it in a case before you sleep.
Avoid earbuds sharing
I can see a lot of people who are happy to share earbuds with a friend or whatnot. I can also relate to that. This can happen at any place. It could be while waiting for someone to arrive, on bus terminals, or even inside the bus. We love sharing what we find lovely to listen to. However, this is unhygienic. You are at risk of getting germs that can harm each other's health. Earphones are meant to be used individually. You should refrain from sharing your earbuds. Practice that.
Avoid putting your earphones in your pocket
We tend to choose anything that is less of a hard work, and so, even in earphones, we tend to just put it in our pockets so we could have it in an instant. But little did you know, you are damaging your earphones. When it is on your pocket, it may be tangled and may be hard to fix. The inner cable can also be damaged. In addition, pockets have dust and other debris that may lead to a poor sound quality.
Taking care of your earphones is a big must. The money that you spend to buy it is still part of your hard work or your parent's. To be able to give back, taking good care is the key. The tips above were not hard to practice. Taking good care is a sign that you do take value in everything that you have.
How about you? What do you do to make your earphones last long?
