For stubborn muffling

Deep speaker cleaner

Stronger, rotating bass bursts for speakers that still sound muffled after a normal water eject or dust cycle.

  • 110, 165 and 220 Hz
  • 90 second cycle
  • Use after a normal cycle

Turn your volume all the way up, then press Start.

Cleaning mode

Cycle length
100%
Device volume to max Speaker facing down Unplug headphones and Bluetooth iPhone: Silent mode off

How to run a deep clean

Deep clean works the speaker harder, so use it as the second step, not the first.

1

Try a normal cycle first

Run Water eject or Dust shake once. Most splashes and dust clear there with less effort on the speaker.

2

Case off, volume up

Remove the case, switch off Silent mode and set the device volume to maximum.

3

Run Deep clean

Hold the speaker facing down and let the 90 second cycle run. Tap the back of the phone gently against your palm as it plays.

4

Rest, then test

Give it a minute between cycles, then check with the speaker test before running another.

How deep clean differs from water eject

Water eject plays one steady 165 Hz pulse pattern. Deep clean rotates through 110, 165 and 220 Hz in 1.5 second blocks, and breaks the 165 Hz block into rapid bursts six times a second.

Different frequencies make different droplet and particle sizes move the most, so rotating gives each a turn. The bursts create sharp changes in air pressure that help shift water that has settled into the mesh.

When to stop

If three deep cycles make no difference, the speaker probably isn’t blocked. Water may be inside the device, or the speaker may be damaged. Running more cycles won’t help, so get it checked instead.

Already hearing crackles or rattles? Switch to Gentle mode on the main cleaner, which is easier on a tired speaker.

Cross-section of a phone speaker: the diaphragm moves and pushes water droplets out through the grille Magnet Diaphragm Grille
Bursts and changing frequencies shake loose water that a single tone leaves behind.

Use deep clean wisely

It’s safe for normal speakers, but more isn’t always better.

Do

Use it after a standard cycle

Deep clean is for what’s left over, not the first try.

Pause between cycles

A minute of rest lets loosened water drain and keeps the speaker cool.

Combine with a gentle tap

Light taps against your palm help droplets fall out.

Don’t

Run it for many minutes nonstop

Three cycles is plenty. After that, the problem is probably elsewhere.

Use it with earbuds in your ears

The bursts are loud and harsh up close.

Push an already crackling speaker

Use Gentle mode instead, then test.

Deep clean questions

Yes for a healthy speaker. It’s about as demanding as loud, bass-heavy music for a minute and a half. Avoid long nonstop sessions.

Water eject is one steady pulsed tone. Deep clean rotates three frequencies and adds fast bursts, which helps with water that has settled deeper into the mesh.

One to three cycles with a short rest between them. If nothing improves, stop and get the phone checked.

Yes. Larger speakers handle deep clean well. On laptops, run it only if the laptop itself is dry and working normally.

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