How to clean a cloth-like Apple Watch band after exercise?

Naturally I wear my watch when exercising but being the the watchband is made of some cloth-like material, sweat is absorb. What is the best way to clean it?


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Original Title: Cleaning a cloth-like watchband

Apple Watch Series 9, watchOS 11

Posted on Aug 9, 2025 10:03 AM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2025 12:24 PM

If not using an easy-to-clean fluoroelastomer band, and this all completely outside of what Apple suggests…


This only for the woven-fabric bands, and not the leather, FineWoven, Milanese, Hermès, fluoroelastomer, or link bands…


I’ve occasionally used a zipped mesh “delicates” bag, and the washing machine set on “delicate”, mixed with clothing lacking metal parts, no hook-and-loop fasteners, no zippers, etc. Gentle soap. No bleach. It worked.


The fluoroelastomer bands will probably work with this too, but I haven’t tried that. Or needed to.


⚠️ Your Milage May Vary, Use At Your Own Risk, etc.


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Aug 9, 2025 12:24 PM in response to NWRidgeRunner

If not using an easy-to-clean fluoroelastomer band, and this all completely outside of what Apple suggests…


This only for the woven-fabric bands, and not the leather, FineWoven, Milanese, Hermès, fluoroelastomer, or link bands…


I’ve occasionally used a zipped mesh “delicates” bag, and the washing machine set on “delicate”, mixed with clothing lacking metal parts, no hook-and-loop fasteners, no zippers, etc. Gentle soap. No bleach. It worked.


The fluoroelastomer bands will probably work with this too, but I haven’t tried that. Or needed to.


⚠️ Your Milage May Vary, Use At Your Own Risk, etc.


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