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It stinks!

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‎05-31-2020 09:30 - last edited on ‎09-16-2020 19:26 by

‎05-31-2020 09:30 - last edited on ‎09-16-2020 19:26 by

I wear my Charge 3 when I exercise. (Actually, I wear it all the time.) Well, I sweat! I take a shower, change clothes and relax. When I then raise my left hand near my face, I realize that my Fitbit stinks! I have to take the thick Rubber band off and clean everything almost daily. Any suggestions?

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‎06-01-2020 00:00

‎06-01-2020 00:00

Fitbit's advice is:

 

  • "Regularly clean your band and wrist—especially after working out or sweating. Rinse the band with water. Do NOT use hand soap, body soap, dish soap, hand sanitizers, cleaning wipes or household cleaners, which could get trapped beneath the band and irritate skin. Instead use a soap-free cleanser like Cetaphil to clean the wristband. Always dry the band well before putting it back on.

 

  • To remove buildup of lotions and oils (such as sunscreen, insect repellent and moisturizers) that can be trapped beneath the band, we recommend that you use a soap-free cleanser like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or Aquanil. Rinse thoroughly and dry well.

 

  • For tough spots, stains or buildup on your band, scrub with a wet, soft-bristled toothbrush."

 This is taken from: https://www.fitbit.com/productcare 

 

Perhaps changing how you clean it may help reduce the frequency you need to clean it.

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‎06-01-2020 00:00

‎06-01-2020 00:00

Fitbit's advice is:

 

  • "Regularly clean your band and wrist—especially after working out or sweating. Rinse the band with water. Do NOT use hand soap, body soap, dish soap, hand sanitizers, cleaning wipes or household cleaners, which could get trapped beneath the band and irritate skin. Instead use a soap-free cleanser like Cetaphil to clean the wristband. Always dry the band well before putting it back on.

 

  • To remove buildup of lotions and oils (such as sunscreen, insect repellent and moisturizers) that can be trapped beneath the band, we recommend that you use a soap-free cleanser like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or Aquanil. Rinse thoroughly and dry well.

 

  • For tough spots, stains or buildup on your band, scrub with a wet, soft-bristled toothbrush."

 This is taken from: https://www.fitbit.com/productcare 

 

Perhaps changing how you clean it may help reduce the frequency you need to clean it.

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