Tips on cleaning pls - To stop the straps seizing on the watch and being a pain to take off

[Marty_Macfly]

Hello again all


All tips accepted!

I’m talking about cleaning the nooks and crannies on the watch, where the lugs connect on the watch, and the buttons themselves, to stop them seizing up, and keep them operating smoothly.

Is there some cleaning spray that is safe on the watch material, that will dissolve and loosen up the crud, as opposed to elbow grease and scratching the surfaces? WD40 worked wonders on the motorbike. I shudder to think what it would do to the watch though, plus the smell off it, taking the watch to bed, yuck. Missus would love me.


Some ideas:

1) Can I carefully use these types of brushes to get to the inside of the apple Watch channels, where the straps go, to physically clean out the accumulated grime etc:

TePe Interdental Brushes

Deep cleaning and efficient plaque removal between teeth Accessing up to 40% more tooth surfaces than with a toothbrush alone Plastic coated wires prevent sensitivity Easy-grip handle Includes a travel cap in each pack for hygienic storage Available in 9 sizes Each pack contains 8 brushes (price...

www.dentaldirect.co.uk

2) Can I soak the watch in a glass overnight, to try and loosen up hard gunk all pushed down the sides of the buttons etc. Then try to brush
them out, with the watch upside down to let gravity help.


Hope you can advise.

Cheers
Martin

 

[Marty_Macfly]

Another idea:

3) Can I use whoosh? It’s working wonders on the iPad cleaning the screen, and has in the past loosened off some horrible hard stuck on spots et cetera

 

[ScottC7]

I just use a Q-Tip in there after rinsing off the watch. I usually just flatten the end between my fingers and slide it into/across the lug holders.

 

[Marty_Macfly]

Hi Scott,

Great Idea, certainly a lot less abrasive that denture brushes etc.

Martin

 

[Marty_Macfly]

BTW,

didn’t know What a Q-tip was, so I typed into google.

This what I got back

 

[MJ22]

I just use a Q-Tip in there after rinsing off the watch. I usually just flatten the end between my fingers and slide it into/across the lug holders.

This is what I do!

 

[Marty_Macfly]

This is what I do!

Fine.


I’ll get that bloke to come around and clean the watch then! ........Kidding....! 😇

The missus tells me that these things are called “Cotton buds” here in England.


Regards
Martin

 

[Feek]

Old toothbrush and cold water.

 

[ScottC7]

Fine.


I’ll get that bloke to come around and clean the watch then! ........Kidding....! 😇

The missus tells me that these things are called “Cotton buds” here in England.


Regards
Martin

I didn’t know that’s what they are called in England! You learn something every day.