Have you ever dropped your AirPods in the sink drain and been unable to retrieve them? It’s a common problem, but don’t worry – it is possible to get your beloved AirPods out with the right tools and techniques. Of course, the first step is to turn off the water supply, which will prevent the AirPods from sinking or getting more damaged. Once you’ve done that, proceed to try one of the methods below to securely retrieve your AirPods from the drain.
Use Pliers or Tweezers
I recommend using tweezers for AirPods stuck in a drain. This works best when you can see the AirPods in the drain; in other words, they are not too far down in the pipe. You can also retrieve the AirPods with pliers, but since pliers are stronger, there is a greater risk of damaging the AirPods, so you have to be extra careful. Tweezers will also likely fit into the drain more easily than pliers. Gently grab the AirPods with the tweezers and slowly retrieve it from the drain.
The Fishing Line Technique
Another good idea is to use the fishing line AirPods retrieval method. You can use a fishing line, kite string, or any kind of string with a magnet on the end to retrieve your AirPods. Just insert the kite string in the drain (with the magnet on the end) until the magnet picks up the AirPod, and then pull it back out.
Using a Vacuum Cleaner
A hose vacuum cleaner can generate enough suction to retrieve AirPods stuck in the drain, but it can also damage your AirPods.
Therefore, I only recommend using a vacuum cleaner for AirPods stuck in a drain as a last resort, if the other techniques do not work.
Get a vacuum cleaner with a tube or hose that can bend, so it can go down the drain (if there is no drain stopper). You can also wrap an underwear or panty over the opening of the tube so that the AirPod sticks to the panty but doesn’t get sucked all the way up the tube. As long as the tube is applying suction, the AirPod will stick there.
A shop vac is a great option for AirPods recovery.
Seek Professional Help
If none of those options work, or if you can’t find the equipment necessary, you can contact a professional plumber to retrieve the AirPods from the drain. A plumber may be able to use a sewer snake for the AirPods, or they may be able to remove the drain pipe, get the AirPods, and then put the drain pipe back.
However, if a plumber is very expensive, it might be cheaper to just buy new AirPods! It all depends on how much they are charging for the job, so call a few plumbers in your area and ask for a quote. Don’t be embarrassed – they get calls like that all the time. You’d be surprised at what people drop in their drains!
Avoiding Future Accidents
This should be a lesson to be extra careful in the future to avoid AirPod accidents like this one. To prevent your AirPods from falling, make sure they fit snugly in your ear. AirPods come with different-sized buds, so choose the one best for you. If you take them out of your ear, put them securely in the AirPods case; don’t leave them sitting by themselves on the counter. But most importantly, don’t beat yourself up! Everyone makes mistakes, and accidents like these occur to the best of us.
Conclusion
We hope this AirPods drain recovery guide was useful. Don’t panic if your AirPods fall in the drain. Start by using the string and magnet or tweezers method to retrieve the AirPods from the sink or drain. If that doesn’t work, try using a vacuum. Finally, if that doesn’t work, seek professional help.
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