Question
Help! I forgot to take my Shure earphones out of my jeans pocket, and they were washed. Have I destroyed my Shure earphones that I love?
Answer
The odds are in your favor. Shure earphones often survive a trip through a washing machine. Here are the steps to take after discovering the newly washed earphones:
- Dry the earphones thoroughly with a soft towel.
- Remove the foam/rubber/elastic nozzle sleeves and let them air dry.
- Shake the earphones to remove water droplets.
- Let the earphones air dry for 48 hours.
- Do not speed the drying by using a clothes dryer, a hair dryer, or any other type of forced hot air.
- Drying time can be reduced by storing the earphones in a small container that has a desiccant (moisture absorber) packet in it. Typically such a packet has blue crystals of silica gel. Note: These desiccant packets can be used indefinitely if they are dried out in an oven at low heat.
- Uncooked rice can also be used as a dessicant. The earphones can be placed directly into a small bag of rice granules. The rice will absorb moisture and give the earphones a delightful sushi aroma.
If the earphones do not work after following the above steps, please contact Shure agent for your country.
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