[SorenTheOutcast]

Hi there,

long story short, my stock K7xx velour pads (memory foam inside) are filthy, and i was thinking about cleaning them with water and detergent, as seen in this video:

The problem lies in the fact that these pads have a plastic ring GLUED to them, and i was wondering if it would fall off if i submerged the pads in water for a bit.

What do you think? Has anyone else had a similar experience?

 

[bland125]

I would be very surprised if the glue wouldn't last through a gentle soft soap wash. In any case, you can glue them back on yourself if it happens using hot glue.

I did wash my old HD58X velour like pads and all was fine.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Why not just replace the stock ear pads?
Ebay is loaded with headphone ear pads (generic or factory or aftermarket).

 

[SorenTheOutcast]

Why not just replace the stock ear pads?
Ebay is loaded with headphone ear pads (generic or factory or aftermarket).

because the headphones are just a few months old. I don't want to waste money on new pads if i can wash them

 

[PurpleAngel]

When you say the pads are filthy, do you mean they smell bad or there is something on them that is filthy?
If you seal the ear pads in something like a plastic bag and stick them in a freeze, like overnight, it should kill any bacteria in the ear pads, which might remove any bad smell.

 

[GREQ]

I've put all sorts of earpads in with my laundry, always using a delicates bag to contain them.
Never had a single problem.

 

[SorenTheOutcast]

When you say the pads are filthy, do you mean they smell bad or there is something on them that is filthy?
If you seal the ear pads in something like a plastic bag and stick them in a freeze, like overnight, it should kill any bacteria in the ear pads, which might remove any bad smell.

no, they do'nt smell. They have dead skin on them, and i'm sure there is some amount of sweat inside them.

By the way, freezing does not kill bacteria and germs, boiling does! It's very important to know that freezing only hibernates the bacteria

 

[PurpleAngel]

no, they do'nt smell. They have dead skin on them, and i'm sure there is some amount of sweat inside them.

By the way, freezing does not kill bacteria and germs, boiling does! It's very important to know that freezing only hibernates the bacteria

Oops, your right, guess I heard wrong.