To keep your band clean and your skin happy, Fitbit’s board of certified dermatologists have outlined the following tips:
FOR ELASTOMER BANDS:
- Regularly clean your band and wrist—especially after working out or sweating. Rinse your Fitbit band with water. Do NOT use hand soap, body soap, dish soap, hand sanitizers, cleaning wipes or household cleaners, which could get trapped beneath the band and irritate skin. Always dry the band well before putting it back on.
- To remove build-up of lotions and oils (such as sunscreen, insect repellent and moisturizers) that can be trapped beneath the Fitbit band, we recommend that you use a soap-free cleanser like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or Aquanil, rinse thoroughly and dry well.
- For tough spots, stains or buildup on your band, scrub with a wet, soft-bristled toothbrush.
- For light-colored elastomer accessory bands, minimize direct contact with dark-colored clothing, as color transfer may occur.
FOR LEATHER BANDS:
- Wipe down the band with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. If needed, you can lightly dampen the cloth with water. Leather bands aren’t sweat or water resistant. Soaking them might cause discoloration or other damage.
- Gently wipe away excess moisture with a dry, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth and let the band air dry. Direct sunlight, high temperatures and humid conditions can cause discoloration or damage over time.
- The materials used in these accessories are intended to be worn during normal daily activity. They are not intended to be worn during high-intensity workouts or sleep, which could affect the overall appearance and quality of the accessory.
- To minimize discoloration and damage to these bands, limit exposure to moisture and substances like perfume, insect repellent, oil, lotion or dyed materials like denim.
- For light-colored leather accessory bands, minimize direct contact with dark-colored clothing, as color transfer may occur.
FOR METAL BANDS:
- Wipe down the band with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. If needed, you can lightly dampen the cloth with water. Metal bands aren’t sweat or water resistant. Soaking them might cause tarnishing, discoloration or other damage.
- Dry the band with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. High temperatures and humid conditions can cause damage.
- The materials used in these accessories are intended to be worn during normal daily activity. They are not intended to be worn during high-intensity workouts or sleep, which could affect the overall appearance and quality of the accessory.
- To minimize discoloration and damage to these bands, limit exposure to moisture and substances like perfume, insect repellent, oil, lotion or dyed materials like denim.
FOR WOVEN BANDS:
- Wipe down the band with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. If needed, you can hand wash the band in cold water with mild soap, making sure to rinse thoroughly.
- Let the band air dry. Direct sunlight, high temperatures and humid conditions can cause discoloration or damage over time.
- The materials used in these accessories are intended to be worn during normal daily activity. They are not intended to be worn during high-intensity workouts or sleep, which could affect the overall appearance and quality of the accessory is maintained.
- To minimize discoloration and damage to these bands, limit exposure to moisture and substances like perfume, insect repellent, oil, lotion or dyed materials like denim.