How To Clean A Macbook Charger and Cable

[@Shambolic2000]

I've always cleaned cables using an antibacterial wipe, wrapping it around the cable and dragging. Similar to what you did with the sponge. Your way'll definitely get it whiter. Nice video!

[@CleaningHowTo]

Thank you so much! As a matter of interest are the wipes alcohol based? I'm trying to figure out if the alcohol will accelerate desiccation of the rubber in the cables or if its safe to use - gunna run some tests I think :P

[@iAziz]

@@CleaningHowTo i think using alcohol based wipes gently wont effect the rubber or the cable.

[@Mauriciosorrento]

FYI - Alcohol wipes will ruin your cables!

[@Shambolic2000]

@@CleaningHowTo I’m not sure if they will degrade the rubber tbh, but I don’t do that very often. Maybe once every 6 months or so. So for me, I wouldn’t worry too much about that aspect. If I was cleaning them more regularly I think a non-alcohol based solution would be better. My go to surface cleaner is a homemade diluted white vinegar spray, I could use that I suppose.

[@CleaningHowTo]

@@Shambolic2000 you need to watch my videos on home made cleaning products :)

[@voiceoverguyharris]

Just watched all 3 videos. Strangely satisfying. My 7 year old daughter now wants to clean my MacBook, thank you.

[@CleaningHowTo]

Awesome :)

[@GothikRitz]

This is amazing. Tried it today with an old MagSafe and it's almost like new. Thank you !

[@CleaningHowTo]

You're welcome!

[@mark-yj5sg]

Don’t clamp and pull the cable while holding the charger, do a small section near the charger by hand, then hold the cleaned section and you can clamp and pull the cable with no fear of damaging the connections inside the charger.

[@CleaningHowTo]

Good point!

[@cgi2173]

I was just typing this, then thought, I wonder if anyone else has said it. 👍🏼😁

[@ianvm96]

Exactly!!

[@Halfaloaf599]

I am attempting to clean a vintage orange phone cord… soap and water! Awesome. Thanks!

[@CleaningHowTo]

Great stuff :-)

[@NoobStarBS]

i have a question abt this won’t the charger go bad if it gets in contact with water??

[@bluetech2809]

your method worked great on the mains plug end (thicker cable with the mains plug on it) but I just couldn't get the yellow discoloration out from the thinner (magsafe) cable end. Great idea and worked for half of it but the other half..... not sure maybe I would have to do something similar to people using bleach and UV light who restore old yellow game consoles. If you have any ideas it would be much appreciated! Thanks for the video!

[@CleaningHowTo]

Hmmmm - hard to say! Rubber impairs over time so it may be damaged. You could try a little peroxide on the cable and see if that works? I’d love to know if it does (or doesn’t!).

[@bluetech2809]

@@CleaningHowTo Haha thanks for the tip. Girlfriend hasn't been bleaching her hair recently but I'll keep you posted ;)

[@CleaningHowTo]

@@bluetech2809 Dooooo ittttttt :P

[@stijnmelis8644]

Hi Blue Tech, in order to limit the amount of e-waste because of cosmetic reasons, I can give you following tip: I had multiple chargers with cables turning yellow. I accidentally left one lying outside in the sun for 3 hours and to my surprise, the side lying upwards turned white again! I do not know how long this patch works, but worth the shot.

[@vqnco]

Can i clean iphone 15 pro charger

[@Ahmet-xy2ln]

can i do this technic on to my 2023 macbook charge cable? I'm talking about the one that looks like it's wrapped in braid or rope.

[@CleaningHowTo]

@@Ahmet-xy2ln I have the same one and no, I don’t think it’d work.

[@Ahmet-xy2ln]

@@CleaningHowTo :( there is def any person that has a problem as me in the universe and i cant find it out how to clean that thing :(

[@GETCLAPPEDBYNAZ]

Can you do this with braided?

[@CleaningHowTo]

Not sure tbh!

[@SavageSenzu]

Any recommendations on how to clean 100’s of these efficiently and quickly? Can’t find any kind of machinery that would work well with this kind of application

[@CleaningHowTo]

I'd line em up and use a soft bristled brush and stronger detergent.

[@LegacyWin32]

bros hustling

[@Therealinkedmommy]

Is that sponge a Mr. Clean 'magic eraser"? I would think that would work great but not sure what it's made of (chemicals) so just wondering. I also see yours is pretty damaged at the end that connects to the MacBook and has exposed wires... How did you deal with/clean that part? I have the newest Macbook Pro, 16-inch, and the new charger comes with the cord no longer being plastic, but covered in a soft rope-like material like some of the off-brand phone charges are now. It's way much more flexible (and seems more durable) but stains if you accidentally mark it with a pen or spill something and it happens to touch it. I wonder how to correctly clean this new kind of charger cord?

[@Levelord92]

Hi mate! did you managed to find a proper way to clean it?

[@domrode7775]

doesnt this damage the cable somehow ? im asking because i dont know

[@CleaningHowTo]

@@domrode7775 unless you use it to swing off things I shouldn’t think so. Just be gentle with it

[@jvmusicph]

Really? Uploaded this 6days ago?? Thanks for this!!

[@CleaningHowTo]

Yup I dd a Macbook cleaning trilogy and this was part of it, thank you so much :)

[@tanupanchal4419]

which which product you use ??

[@CallMeBigWes]

I didn’t even kno these could be cleaned 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@CleaningHowTo]

Yup! and they look sooooo much better!

[@paras_ff.4585]

thanks bro your tick is really work

[@rushgamer01]

Is it dangerous that my mobile charger is yellow what to do to prevent it

[@CleaningHowTo]

I have no idea, sorry :/

[@gimax4689]

Excellent ! Thanks !

[@Taneshacee]

Works 🎉

[@acofr999]

THANK YOU!!!!!! That shit was looking NASTY

[@Spryrix]

yes of course i have this wierd sponge at home

[@CleaningHowTo]

You can get them in discount stores, hardwares, and supermarkets. I’m not going to wipe your arse for ya, do some googling 😂😂😂

[@MR.F30]

I just buy a new one!

[@SNBmusicgroup]

time for a new charger .. wires frayed

[@ayuumi6262]

is that the reason it turned yellow? I see a lot of people saying that they can still use the cables/adapters after they turn yellow - so how big of a damage is it, if you can still continue using it? Is it unsafe to keep on using them?

[@cgi2173]

@@ayuumi6262 Of course you can use them when they turn yellow. Also they can be used if there is breakage in the sheath. If you don't want to buy new, then cover the damage with some electrical tape. Then save up for a new charger. 😁