Kavin Tyler 
It’s not a common occurrence to find sand in a phone speaker, but it is something that has happened. This blog will talk about what you can do when you find sand in your phone speaker. To begin, we need to clear up some things. What is a phone speaker, you ask? A phone comes with a speaker on the inside of the phone. This is where you’ll find the microphone, speaker, and other built-in electronics all inside.
Things you need
Toothbrush, rubbing alcohol, warm water, cotton swabs.
1. Clean your phone’s speakers with a toothbrush – Use a soft toothbrush to gently clean around your phone’s speakers. Be careful not to push too hard, or else you might damage them.
2. Clean out your smartphone speakers with rubbing alcohol. A small amount of rubbing alcohol can go a long way towards removing debris between your phone’s speakers and grilles, but be sure not to pour it on other parts of your device! Once again, keep in mind that you could damage or otherwise break things; don’t be afraid to let some extra air-dry things off for a few minutes before using them again.
How to clean your phone speaker
It’s easy, and you don’t need any special equipment. Just follow these steps:
- Clean your device: Use a microfiber cloth to wipe off as much dust and dirt as possible from your device.
- Wipe down your speakers: Run a dry cotton swab over your speakers in circular motions.
- Repeat with wet swabs: Dip another cotton swab in alcohol (any is fine) and repeat step 2 4.
How to Get Lint, Sand, and More Out of Your Phone
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean your smartphone.
Step 1: Grab yourself a paper towel or clean cloth and some rubbing alcohol—something that’s 70 percent or higher. Mix equal parts alcohol and water in a small bowl, dip your towel, and rub down your phone. If you’re getting a lot of dirt on it, add more alcohol; if not, add more water.
Step 2: Use canned air (if you have it) or a similar product to dry everything off.
Removing Speaker Dirt with Household Items
The easiest way to clean your smartphone speakers is with items you already have around your house. Just mix a few drops of liquid soap and some warm water in a bowl, wet a sponge, and use it to scrub any gunk out of your speakers.
A little work can result in a big difference: Before we did anything, my iPhone 5 sounded like it was blowing out dust bunnies while playing music; after we cleaned it, the sound quality was crisp and clear again.
Rub a cotton swab on the outside of your speakers
There’s a good chance that if you have lint, dust, or dirt in your speakers, it got there from taking your phone into and out of your pocket. To save yourself some time and elbow grease, try lightly rubbing a cotton swab around your speakers before cleaning them further.
If it is just surface dirt (such as from pockets), most likely, you will see it come off with little effort. If there’s more stubborn stuff in there, don’t worry. There are lots of options for getting it thoroughly cleaned up.
Compress sticky tac into a small ball and press it onto the speaker holes
Using sticky tac, you can remove a surprising amount of lint, gunk, and even dust from your speakers. Turn off your phone (or tablet), then press a piece onto each of the holes on your device but don’t use too much, or you’ll make a mess.
Leave it for about ten minutes, then turn it back on. You should hear a much clearer sound than before—and if not, repeat until you do. Make sure to clean up any sticky tac that fell onto your screen.
This method is also suitable for removing stuck-on food particles or bits of dirt/dust from inside a keyboard; make sure you use compressed air to blow any debris out afterward so that none gets trapped in there again.
How do I clean a clogged phone speaker?
A clogged speaker can occur when dust and other small particles accumulate inside your device. To clean it, you will need a few items that may be found around your home or office, including a toothpick or paper clip:
- Please turn off your device and remove any case on it. Then take a damp cloth and wipe any excess debris from its faceplate.
- Open up your cell phone or tablet to access its speakers. Use the toothpick or paper clip to dig into any crevices in which debris may have accumulated (and ignore whatever strange looks you get from passersby).
- Brush away dirt from these crevices with a Q-tip (or appropriate material).
Conclusion
Try not to do too much damage when using your smartphone. If you have a touchscreen prone to cracking, purchase a good case for it, especially if you’re clumsy. Even if your screen doesn’t break easily, dropping your device can damage internal components like microchips and speakers. Please keep it clean by never eating while on it and being careful what you set on top of it.
FAQs
Can sand damage your phone?
. Sand, mud, and rocks can wreak havoc on a smartphone or tablet’s hardware, causing scratches and abrasions on internal parts like speakers. This kind of damage is called micro-abrasion. When micro-abrasions occur inside a device’s speakers such as at its conduction system and voice coil—it leads to muffled sound.
Why does my phone speaker sound muffled?
Your smartphone speakers collect lint, dust, and all kinds of dirt that you probably don’t see. And when you leave them uncleaned for long enough, you’ll start to hear your sound getting muffled.
Why is my iPhone ear speaker muffled?
If the iPhone ear speaker has been muffled, this may be due to the iPhone being in an environment with a lot of background noise or too much air circulation. To fix the problem, hold the iPhone in your hand with the volume up. If the problem persists, try using the volume button on the left side of the iPhone.
How do you get dirt out of phone speaker holes?
There are a few ways to get dirt out of a speaker hole. The easiest way is to take a cup of water and pour it into the speaker hole while twisting the phone. Make sure you pour the water in quickly and then twist the speaker to loosen any dirt. If that doesn’t work, take a soft, damp cloth and lightly rub the speaker hole. Next, take a small wire brush and brush the inside of the speaker hole. Finally, use a can of compressed air to blow out any remaining dirt or debris.
