As precious as the Apple Watch might look like, it’s equally delicate. Not only the dial but all the components that it is made up of. You definitely need a caring routine for it to sustain the same luster for long. One can never neglect the delicacy of an Apple watch, especially when you take it out. 

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Of course, you need to show off the premium piece of technology that you wear on your wrist. Not only that, but your health is also related to allergies and skin sensitivity. The Apple watch components can have an adverse effect if not cleaned properly. Everything that can be wiped with a wet cloth should be given the treatment regularly. However, we won’t discuss taking care of the Apple watch as a whole. This article suggests all those techniques to take care of the different components of the Apple watch. 

Cleaning and drying the Apple Watch dial

The dial is where are all the technology resides. It might be highly water and dust-resistant but still can get damaged easily. Any shock from an external force and you might see a cracked screen. However, that’s up to you how you handle it outside. We are concerned with how to clean the Apple watch dial, and here are the steps. 

  • Do not connect the Apple watch with the charger and clean it simultaneously. 
  • Clean the Apple watch with a non-abrasive lint-free cloth. You can also use fresh water on the fabric and wipe off every scratch creating dust particles. 
  • Dry out the Apple Watch with a non-abrasive dry cloth. 
  • Do these steps both on the screen and back of the Apple watch dial. 

The dial of the Apple Watch is made with the most precision. To sustain it as it is, you need to maintain its functionality and how it looks from the outside. 

The Apple Watch Band Care

As we know that Apple watch bands come in different material and color, every type has a different caring routine. For example, you cannot expose the leather Apple watch band to water. So, if you have the leather band, remove it from the dial and then clean both of them separately. 

Next, go through some steps that will help you clean and dry the Apple watch band the right way. 

For leather bands –

  • As mentioned above, leather bands have a different getting routine.
  • Leather has high susceptibility to humidity and high temperatures. So, do not store them in those conditions. 
  • If leather wears out, it takes on patina. So, you look spoiled to substances like lotion, oil, perfume, etc. leather might change its color. 

For all the other materials –

  • The material can be cleaned by a non-abrasive material just like you used on the Apple watch dial. A light dampened cloth with freshwater will do the trick. 
  • Do not attach the band with the Apple watch dial until it is fully dry. 

In case you have skin irritation and allergies

Sometimes, wearing an Apple Watch can trigger skin irritation. It might not be dire, but if you continue to use the Apple watch the same way, it might worsen the situation. 

To avoid that situation, you should research for the Apple watch well in advance. The materials used in it and the options you have. For example, the Apple Watch leather classic buckle might not suit everyone. So, you can go with the Milanese loop that has a mesh-like design for the air to pass through. Similarly, other materials like silicon, plastic, and nylon are available in the Apple watch bands. Choose any one of them according to your preference and prior skin sensitivities.