Having a day away from our favourite songs is unthinkable for many of us, but cleaning our earphones can often fall off the priority list.

You may just leave your earphones in your handbag, coat or car compartment ready for when you next need them. But putting them in and out of your ears, onto different surfaces, or in your pocket is not every hygienic.

So regularly cleaning your in-ear devices is important to avoid bacteria and debris building up. However, it’s important to be very careful;…