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title: "Prepping for VR: Headset Cleanliness + Charging"
description: "Here's a guide to cleaning your VR headset: ## **Before you begin** - Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. **Cleaning Materials:** - Lint-free microfiber cloth (the kind used for cleaning glasses) - Disinfecting…"
url: "https://futurus.com/docs/prepping-for-vr-headset-cleanliness-charging/"
updated: "2025-08-13"
category: Setup / Installation
tags:
  - Meta Quest
  - PICO
---

# Prepping for VR: Headset Cleanliness + Charging

Here's a guide to cleaning your VR headset:

## **Before you begin**

- Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

**Cleaning Materials:**

- Lint-free microfiber cloth (the kind used for cleaning glasses)
- Disinfecting wipes

## **Cleaning Process**

1. **Power off and unplug the headset.**
2. **Wipe the lenses with a dry microfiber cloth in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outwards.** Avoid using excessive pressure or rubbing the lenses with anything other than a microfiber cloth, as this can scratch the lens.
3. **For hard surfaces:**
   - You can use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard exterior surfaces of the headset, the controllers, and any other VR accessories.
   - **Do not use alcohol wipes or any other harsh chemicals on the lenses** as this can damage the coating.
4. **VR Headset Cleaning Cabinets:** Consider using a VR headset cleaning cabinet for a more automated and potentially germ-killing cleaning process. These cabinets use ultraviolet C light (UVC) to disinfect the surfaces of the VR headset. This technology kills up to 99.99% of germs and bacteria according to some manufacturers. It’s a fast and convenient disinfection process (usually under a minute).

## **Additional Tips**

- Consider purchasing a VR cover, which is a washable or disposable fabric interface that goes between your face and the headset's face cushion. This can help to absorb sweat and make cleaning easier.

## **Cleanliness Links**

[The Looking Glass VR PowerCart™ VR Headset Storage & VR Headset Charging Cart](https://lookingglassxr.com/product/the-vr-power-cart/)

[https://vrcover.com](https://vrcover.com)

[Shop | Cleanbox Technology](https://cleanboxtech.com/shop/)

[https://vrcover.com/item/vr-cover-for-apple-vision-pro](https://vrcover.com/item/vr-cover-for-apple-vision-pro)