How to Keep Clean Fitbit Charge 2 Band
Fitbit Charge 2's wristband is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sports watches. Fitbit Charge 2 is sweat, rain and splash proof. However, the device is not swim proof or shower proof. With any wearable device, it’s best for your skin if the band stays dry and clean.If the band gets wet or if you sweat in it, remove and completely dry the band before putting it back on. Give your wrist a rest by taking the band off every now and then.
Environmental Requirements
- Operating temperature: 14° to 113° F
- Maximum operating altitude: 30,000 feet
How to keep Fitbit Charge 2 band clean for Sport bands
Especially for Fitbit Charge 2 Sport bands, follow the steps below to keep it clean:
- Regularly clean your band and wrist – especially after working out or sweating. You can clean it by rinsing the band with water or wipe it with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. This is very effective to clean the Fitbit Charge 2 Sport band, so there is no need to use hand soap, body soap, dish soap, hand sanitizers, cleaning wipes or household cleaners which could get trapped beneath the band and irritate skin. Don’t forget to always dry the band well before putting it back on after cleaning it.
- If you often use lotions or oils, it is possible for you to find a build-up of lotions and oils (such as sunscreen, insect repellent and moisturizers) than is trapped beneath the band. Therefore, if you want to remove this build-up lotions and oils, you can use a soap-free cleanser like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or Aquanil, which won’t be trapped beneath the band. You just need to rinse thoroughly the band and dry it well.
- If there is a tough, stains or buildup on your band, you can scrub it with a wet soft-bristled toothbrush to remove it.
How to keep Fitbit Charge 2 band clean for leather bands
If you have Fitbit Charge 2 leather bands, you can follow the steps below to clean it:
- Wipe down the band with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. You can also lightly dampean the cloth with water if needed. Keep in mind that leather bands are not seat or water resistant. Do not soak them to prevent possible discoloration or other damage.
- After cleaning the Fitbit Charge 2 leather band, don’t dry the leather band under direct sunlight, high temperatures and humid conditions that can cause discoloration or damage over time. to dry the leather bands, gently wipe away excess moisture with a dry, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth and let the band air dry.
- The materials used in these accessories are intended to be worn during normal, daily activity. Therefore, avoid wearing this accessories during high intensity workouts or during sleep, which could affect the overall appearance and quality of the accessory.
- Avoid or limit exposure of the leather bands to moisture and substances like perfume, insect repellent, oil, lotion or dyed materials like denim to minimize discoloration and damage to these bands.
- Minimize direct contact with dark-colored clothing for light-colored leather accessory bands to prevent color transfer.
Fitbit Charge 2 also has a surgical-grade stainless steel buckle. If you use Fitbit Charge 2 metal bands, you can follow to steps below to clean it:
- Wipe down the band with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. If necessary, you can lightly dampen the cloth with water. Although it is metal band, but it is not sweat or water resistant. Soaking the metal bands might cause tarnishing, discoloration or other damage.
- After cleaning the metal band, dry it with a recommended cloth. Don’t exposure the bands under high temperatures and humid conditions which can cause damage.
- Limit exposure to substances like perfume, insect repellent, oil or lotions to reduce discoloration and damage.
- The materials used in the metal bands are not intended to be worn during high intensity workouts or during sleep, which could affect the overall appearance and quality of the accessory. You can wear this accessory during normal, daily activity.
- To minimize discoloration and damage to these Fitbit Charge 2 bands, limit exposure to moisture and substances like perfume, insect repellent, oil, lotion or dyed materials like denim.

- Wipe down the band with a non-abrassive, lint-free cloth. You can wash the band in cold water with mild soap, making sure to rinse thoroughly if needed.
- Let the band air dry. Don’t exposure under direct sunlight, high temperatures and humid conditions that can cause discoloration or damage over time.
- The material used in these Fitbit Charge 2 Classics band accessories are intended to be worn during normal, daily activity, not during high intensity workouts or during sleep which could affect the overall appearance and quality of the accessory is maintained.
- Limit exposure to moisture and substances like perfume, insect repellent, oil, lotion or dyed materials like denim to avoid discoloration and damage.