Your Earbuds Are Absolutely Swimming With Germs—Here's How to Clean Them Safely(Real Simple Tips, Monday)

By Stacey Leasca Raise your hand if you’re listening to this while wearing earbuds? Headphones—and more specifically earbuds, like Apple AirPods and EarPods, that fit snugly in the ear canal—have pretty much become a part of our daily lives. Odds are, you’ve popped in those little white pods at least a few times in the last week while walking to work, running errands, working out, or sitting at your desk all day.