How do I make my Apple Watch band white again?

I used a Mr. Clean magic eraser sponge after removing the band from the watch. Rinse in clear water and it should be as good as new.
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How do you clean discolored Apple Watch bands?

Use an Empty Gatorade Bottle
  1. Drop the watch band into the bottle and add some hot soapy water (Dawn dish soap works well).
  2. Screw on the cap tightly, and then give the bottle a vigorous shake.
  3. Agitate it for about 15-30 seconds and then let the band sit in the detergent for about 20 minutes or so.
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What can I use to clean my white Apple Watch band?

Wipe the band clean with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water. With these bands, you can also use mild hypoallergenic hand soap for cleaning. Dry the band with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth before you attach it to your Apple Watch.
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How can I make my straps white again?

Add your normal laundry detergent. Warm water will assist in removing any loose residue that is causing the dull color. Pour either 1 cup of lemon juice into the washing machine or 1 cup of white vinegar. Both will work equally to whiten the bras.
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How do you get grey out of whites?

Add half a cup of white vinegar to your whites. This may be able to pull the grey or yellow hues that are staining your whites out of the fabric and help renew their original color. Alternatively, you may use a half cup of oxygen bleach to serve the same purpose.
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How do you clean a white silicone watch band?

How to Clean a White Rubber Watch Band
  1. Toothpaste: Put a dab of toothpaste on your watch strap and rub it in a circular motion with your thumb and forefinger to remove stains.
  2. Baking Soda and Vinegar: Using a little vinegar with the baking soda kicks up the cleaning power while remaining free of harsh chemicals.
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How do you get stains out of rubber?

2 Method 2 of 5: Removing Stains from Rubber
  1. Mix together a paste made from baking soda and warm water. ...
  2. Cover the stain with the baking soda paste and let it sit for 5 minutes. ...
  3. Scrub the paste off with a toothbrush and cleaning cloth. ...
  4. Reapply the paste with vinegar if the stain persists.
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How do you clean silicone rubber?

To remove the problem, soak the silicone pieces in distilled white vinegar for about 30 minutes. The vinegar will cut through the mineral deposits. Rinse the pieces well and dry with a microfiber cloth.
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How do you clean rubber?

Scrub an ammonia solution on the rubber to lift up dirt and grime. In a large bucket, add 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm water, 18 cup (30 ml) of liquid dish soap, and 1 cup (240 ml) of ammonia and mix it together. Use a mop or a scrub brush to apply your cleaner to the rubber and leave it to sit for 10 minutes.
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How do I clean my Apple Watch band with baking soda?

Mix a tablespoon of baking soda in a bowl, slowly adding water until it becomes a thick paste. Apply the paste to the band and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse the band under lukewarm water until the paste is removed. This baking soda solution can also remove stains from the band and eliminate odor.
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Why is my Apple Watch strap going blue?

Question: Q: Watch band turned blue

It is coming in contact with something blue that is staining it. Try using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on it.
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Does the white Apple Watch band get dirty easy?

Helpful answers. It will get as dirty as anything else exposed to dirt, but white obviously shows it more easily than anything else. Fortunately it is easily cleaned. Read Cleaning and wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support and scroll down to "For all other bands, buckles, and closures"
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How do you remove dye transfer from a rubber watch band?

Use white erasers as the pink ones may leave pink smudges. If a regular pencil eraser doesn't work, try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or similar product. Simply moisten the sponge and rub it over the stained area.
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How do you preserve a rubber watch band?

Always let it thoroughly air dry after cleaning or rinsing it. Minimize the strap's exposure to anything that could dry it out, such as perfume or rubbing alcohol. Know that rubber watch straps don't have as long as a lifespan as other types of straps and generally need to be replaced every 18 months to two years.
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How do I clean my fit bit band?

How to Clean Silicone and Elastomer Fitbit Bands
  1. To clean an elastomer or silicone band after wearing, rinse the band under running water or wipe it with a cotton ball dipped in a rubbing alcohol.
  2. To remove stains and oil buildup or to do a deeper cleaning, scrub the band with a soft toothbrush dipped in water.
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Why is my white silicone turning yellow?

All neutral cure silicones will yellow due to oxidation of one of the raw materials. The problem can be exacerbated if the silicone is in a dark closed room, away from daylight (UV). It can be reversed by exposing the silicone to daylight, but over time it will eventually yellow.
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Will rubbing alcohol clean silicone?

Here are some options for cleaning: Rubbing Alcohol: This is one of the easiest and most common methods of sterilizing medical grade silicone. This will kill off any bacteria that may be present, as well as dust or particles.
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Can you use bleach on silicone?

A: Chlorine bleach removes mildew stains. When the stains are on silicone sealant, one trick is to place wads of toilet tissue against the stained areas and then dampen them with bleach. An old toothbrush works well as a tool for transferring the bleach.
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How do you whiten yellow rubber?

Make a paste using hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Using an old toothbrush, rub the paste over the yellowed areas of your shoe sole. Place your shoes sole side up in direct sunlight and leave to soak. Rinse the paste off your shoe sole and check the results.
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Can you bleach rubber?

Removing stains and mold from its surface is relatively simple, but using caustic cleaning agents like bleach on rubber can cause it to degrade, dry out or crack if it is not diluted in water.
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Does vinegar destroy rubber?

As a general rule, wherever you find rubber, keep the vinegar away. The vinegar's acid can eat away at rubber just as it does natural stone. Soap and water or a solution of soap and baking soda are the best grime busters for rubber parts.
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Why does my Apple Watch Band smell like vinegar?

Your watch band needs to be cleaned.

Make it a habit to clean your watch band (like you would clean your silicone ring) every few weeks to reduce the chance of it developing a bad smell.
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How do you take care of a silicone watch band?

Wipe the band clean with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. It is OK to lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water. If necessary, this band may be washed under running water. Do not use any type of soap as chemicals can affect the look and longevity of the silicone material.
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