Smelly Charge 6 band and wrist

[FitbitUser0810]

I have been wearing my Fitbit Charge 6 for about 5 weeks consistently, except when charging. I work out from time to time but always shower wearing the Fitbit.  How do I keep it clean and stop the stinky Fitbit and wrist?!!

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[Odyssey13 · Accepted solution]

Hi @FitbitUser0810  you wearing the original band or something different? With all my various Fitbit styles, I didn't shower with it. If it was really smelly, I would use rubbing alcohol on it and it seemed to do the trick. Other people had to resort to a bit more cleaning (soft toothbrush) to make sure their band and pebble portion got clean. Maybe if you took the Fitbit off while showering, the band wouldn't build up moisture under it, which is probably one source of the odor. You can experiment a bit and see what works for you. I just never liked exposing my Fitbit to the soap, shampoo or conditioner used in the shower.

https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/product-care 

[FitbitUser0810]

Thanks Odyssey 13! I will follow your lead and see how that goes. Appreciate the tip!

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[RiekoC]

Hi @FitbitUser0810 

Like @Odyssey13 , I don't wear my Fitbit device in the shower. That's the time I scrub my wrist area to remove any built up dead skin and give the area a good cleaning.

You might also want to consider briefly removing your Charge 6 if/when your wrist area gets wet to dry it off. This will help reduce dealing with a stinky wrist.

[FitbitUser0810]

Thanks RiekoC! I will follow your advice, then maybe I’ll have to change my Fitbit community name 😂😂

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[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @FitbitUser0810. Welcome to the forums. @Odyssey13 and @RiekoC Thanks for your great help!

@FitbitUser0810 Thanks for letting us know about your experience with your Charge 6. I understand your concern and agree with our friends that taking out your Fitbit device when showering will prevent your device from getting moisture, which may cause discomfort. Additionally, taking your device off will give your wrist a rest. If you haven't done so, check the link shared by @Odyssey13 which includes tips to keep your device clean.

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