People often ask, how to clean VR headset foam?
Let’s find out!
How to Clean VR Headset Foam?
To clean VR headset foam, you need to use a soft cloth and water.
You can also use the cleaning solution that is sold in stores.
But it is not recommended because the cleaning solution may damage the material of the foam.
The best way to clean VR headset foam is by using a soft cloth and water only.
- First, remove the strap from your head.
- Then, wipe the foam with a soft cloth.
- Don’t rub too hard or scrub the foam.
- If you do so, the foam will be damaged.
- After wiping the foam, let it dry naturally.
- It takes about 10 minutes for the foam to dry completely.
- Now you are done!
How to Clean Your VR Headset?
If you wore the same outfit every day for one full week, would you be able to go through a whole year without having to wash your clothes?
If you plan on continuing to wear the same underwear for the next month, then you may want to get yourself some new clothes.
After all, no one wants to smell like he or she has been living in his or her filth for the past few weeks.
It’s not practical to completely clean your headphones. But you can still get some peace of mind by thoroughly cleaning them and taking a few precautionary measures before using them again.
The Enemies
– the stuff you can see or feel such as oily secreted called sebum, salty sweat, hair, dead cells, makeup, dust, etc.
They’re going to be found everywhere, but they’ll probably be ground into the facial foam, nose guard, inside the lens, and around them.
Microscopic organisms, including viruses, bacteria, protozoans, and fungi, cannot be seen or felt.
Micro Gun loves Macro Gunk, so cleaning your headsets regularly keeps your face bacteria-free. It’s also good practice no matter what’s happening outside, whether it be a pandemic or not.
Guide
Tip: Keep it in a glass case so you don’t have to wash it every day.
You can wipe down a microphone by cleaning it off to get rid of the gunk and not worry too much if you’re keeping good hand hygiene, I e.
Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds; use hand sanitizers; and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, nose, and any cuts/sores on your body.
There are some general tips for headset owners, but they’re not specific to any particular brand.
Don’t
You shouldn’t use harsh abrasives or solvent cleaners such as alcohol, acetones, etc. These can harm glue used to hold the fabric together and many kinds of plastic, leaving a frosted residue that you don’t wish for, especially on your lenses
You shouldn’t use bleach-based cleaning products like Clorox wipes because they contain chemicals that could irritate your eyes, lungs, and/or throat.
Wiping down the outside surfaces of the headset’s components with Clorox wipes is probably okay, but don’t use them near the facial interface, lenses, and nasal cover.
Don’t use compressed air. It might blow more trash into the inside recess of your headset than you intend to remove, and the propellant inside the can could harm plastic if it comes out accidentally in its liquid form.
Do
You don’t need to use expensive lens cleaners; just clean them with a litely dampened microfiber towel or linter-free fabric. Cleaning in gentle expanding circles works best.
Cleaning your glasses with an antibacterial wipe is a good idea. It helps keep them clean and prevents bacteria from building up.
You might be able to take off some of the parts of your headset if they’re easy to separate from one another. For example, if you can easily pull apart the face shield from the rest of the headset, you could probably just take off the face shield.
To prevent infections, take measures such as purchasing a VR face shield, using a different facial interface, or cleaning your facial interface regularly.
Going deeper: Killing Microbes
There are several ways to sterilize your headphones, but if you’re not sure whether they’ve been exposed to a dangerous pathogen, you might want to focus on cleaning them up instead of trying to sterilize them. Here are some things to keep in mind when doing so:
Alcohol-free antibacterial soaps: There are non-alcohol-based antibacterial soaps available that are ideal for cleansing facial interfaces, including foams and even PU leather.
VR Cover sells alcohol-free, hypoallergenic, and unscented wipes specifically designed for cleaning your lenses. However, these products contain hydrogenated castor oil, which may cause some lens residues.
Ultraviolet light: The nuclear option. If you don’t want to bake your VR headset in an actual oven, you can use ultraviolet light instead.
It kills off the molecules that bind together the DNA of pathogens and germs in a few minutes, and is used by hospitals to sterilize medical equipment and surfaces. You can also use it to speed up drying times when using nail polishes.
You can buy an inexpensive UV-C shoebox from manufacturers like PhoneSoaps, which offers a large enough space to fit a VR headset.
Or you can make one yourself using a UV-C light source, cardboard, and aluminum foil. This UV-C Lightshoebox instructable shows the basics of making one yourself.
It’s probably best to wear sunglasses when using an ultraviolet (UV) light source since they could cause eye damage. Also, never look directly into a UV light source. Eyes are important.
If you lend your headset to someone else, quarantine it by putting it away somewhere safe. A low-tech solution is to just put it down and forget about it for now.
A recent study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that COVID-19 remains viable for up to four hours on metal surfaces, one to two days on cardboard, and three to five days on plastics and stainless steel.
Don’t use fire or hand sanitizer to clean it off. Instead, follow the steps above, and perhaps take a break from VR for a bit if you think your sickly little niece/nephew/cousin has coughed inside it (or whatever).
Conclusion
Bottom Line: If you’re worried about the health of your Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, you should probably quarantine them until you know what’s up. You don’t want to risk your eyes or your sanity by messing around with something that might be infected.
We hope that this article was helpful. If you have any queries feel free to reach out in the comments section below.