How do I get pool or shower water out of my phone speaker?

Rinse the outside with a damp (not soaked) cloth to remove chlorine or salt, dry it, then run a 165 Hz water-eject tone with the speaker facing down. Repeat 2–3 times and air-dry. The rinse matters because pool and sea water leave residue that plain ejection won't remove.

Is chlorine or salt water worse for my speaker?

Yes. Unlike fresh water, chlorine and salt water leave mineral residue as they dry, which can keep the sound muffled. Wipe the outside with a damp cloth first, then eject and dry.

Why is my speaker muffled after a workout?

Sweat carries salt that dries in the speaker grille and muffles the sound. Wipe the phone down, run the water-eject tone, then the dust tone to clear the residue.

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Water in Your Speaker After Swimming or the Shower? Do This

June 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Took your phone in the pool, the shower, or sweated on it at the gym? The speaker sounds muffled because water — and often residue — is sitting in the grille. Here's how to clear it.

Quick answer: Wipe the outside with a damp cloth (to remove chlorine/salt), dry it, then run the water-eject tone speaker-down, 2–3 times. Finish with airflow.

Why pool, shower and sweat are different from rain

Fresh rainwater mostly evaporates. But chlorine, salt and sweat leave mineral residue behind as the water dries — which keeps the membrane muffled even after the water is gone. That's why these need a rinse first, not just ejection.

Step by step

Rinse gently: wipe the speaker area with a cloth dampened in clean fresh water to lift chlorine or salt. Don't submerge or soak it.
Dry the outside and remove the case.
Face the speaker down and tap gently against your palm.
Run the water-eject program at ~90% volume.
Run the dust tone after, to shake out any dried residue.
Air-dry speaker-down for a few hours; repeat if still muffled.

Don't: charge the phone while the port is wet, use a hair dryer, or put it in rice. See why rice doesn't work.

By scenario

🏊 Pool / sea: rinse first (chlorine/salt), then eject and dry.
🚿 Shower / steam: usually just moisture — eject and air-dry.
💪 Workout sweat: wipe down, eject, then dust tone for salt residue.

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