I have a Fairbuds XL headset for just over a year now. In the past couple of months the ear cups have started smelling a bit rank, perhaps owing to the fact that I use it almost every day and usually for about four to six hours per session.
I’d like to get rid of this smell. I have considered using a foot odour remover, but I don’t really like the smell of it and I fear it will make me smell bad if I wear my headset after using it.
Another possibility that I’ve thought of is to wipe or bathe the ear pieces in IPA (just the detachable parts with the foam and mesh) but I’m not sure if the materials used are compatible. IPA really smells bad as well, although it can be neutralised by rinsing with water afterwards.
I’d like to know if anyone has any suggestions which might work without being foul smelling and which don’t damage the headset.