A Cleaning Routine That Adds Years to GODLIKE

By GETAUVE Editorial Team · Published October 22, 2026

A Cleaning Routine That Adds Years to GODLIKE

You wash it, dry it, put it away, and then notice the lint already stuck to the seam.

Four minutes, two cloths, and one drying step most people skip. That step is the difference between a device that lasts and one that starts feeling tacky.

The Short Answer

Rinse with warm water and mild soap, scrub the seam with a soft brush for about 30 seconds, rinse again, then dry completely before it goes anywhere near a drawer. Complete means the seam and the magnetic contact, not just the visible surface. Skip the drying and you've basically undone the wash, because a damp silicone surface picks up lint, dust, and whatever else is in the drawer within a day.

The Four-Minute Routine

Here's the version I'd actually keep. It's short enough that you'll do it on a Sunday night when you're tired and the alternative is leaving it out on the nightstand. Picture this: it's 11 p.m., you're already in pajamas, and the sink is 15 feet away.

• Minute one. Warm water, a drop of mild hand soap, work it into a lather with your fingers. Don't submerge the base.
• Minute two. Soft brush or fingertip along the seam where the silicone meets the handle. This is where residue hides.
• Minute three. Rinse under a running tap, keeping the magnetic contact angled down so water runs off rather than in.
• Minute four. Pat dry with a lint-free cloth, then air-dry open for 20 minutes before storage.

That's it. No special cleaner, no UV box, no ritual.

The Step Everyone Skips

Drying. It's always drying.

A damp device goes into a pouch, the pouch goes into a drawer, and 24 hours later the silicone has a slightly cloudy film and a fuzzy texture that wasn't there before. People usually blame the material. It's moisture plus lint, every time.

At 11 p.m., the temptation is to towel it off and be done. Give it 20 minutes on a clean towel instead. If you're worried about someone finding it, drape the towel over it. That's enough airflow and it's discreet.

The Seam and the Magnetic Contact

The seam runs around the base where the silicone shell meets the handle. Run a fingernail along it after washing and you'll feel a thin ridge. That ridge is where residue collects, and it's also where a soft brush earns its keep.

The contact is the other spot. Two small metal dots, and a film of lubricant on them will slow charging before it stops it entirely. A dry cloth once a week is plenty. Don't scrub with anything abrasive, and don't poke at the pins.

If the contact looks dark rather than shiny, that's usually oxidized lubricant, not corrosion. A dry cloth and a little friction will bring it back.

What Not to Use

Boiling water is the big one. It's a common suggestion for silicone items, and it's wrong here because the housing contains a motor, a battery, and a sealed contact. The silicone might survive. The electronics won't.

Alcohol wipes are the second. They're fine on glass and hard plastic, and they'll dull a matte finish over a few months. Dish soap is too aggressive for the same reason. Mild hand soap is the right strength.

Skip the washing machine, obviously, and skip the dishwasher even if a friend swears by it.

Weekly, Monthly, and After Travel

The four-minute wash is a weekly thing if you use it weekly. Monthly, add two extras: inspect the seam under a lamp for small cracks, and check that the magnetic cable still snaps firmly rather than sliding.

After travel, do the full routine before storage rather than after. A device that sat in a suitcase for a weekend has picked up more than it will in a month in a drawer.

If you've used a silicone-based lubricant by mistake, wash it the same day. The longer it sits, the more likely the finish takes on a tacky feel that no amount of washing reverses.

What Cleaning Won't Fix

A wash won't restore a battery that's already lost half its capacity, and it won't soften a finish that's been degraded by repeated silicone lube exposure. That's the honest limit of any routine. It also won't help if the seam has hairline cracks, which is a water-protection issue rather than a hygiene one. The catch is that most visible decline people blame on dirt is actually wear, and no cloth fixes wear. And if your routine is already four minutes a week and the device still feels like a chore, the problem isn't cleanliness. It's that the shape doesn't suit how you use it.

Sources

• International Electrotechnical Commission — IEC 60529, the source of the IPX6 rating and its limits on submersion.
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — general hygiene guidance on cleaning personal items and drying them fully.
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — advice on keeping lithium-ion devices away from water and heat.

This is general education, not medical advice. Follow the manufacturer's care instructions if they differ from this routine.