Cleaning Instructions

For routine cleaning, hand wash in cool water with mild detergent. Fill a basin with cool water, add a small amount of gentle detergent (like Woolite or baby shampoo), and submerge your iPhone Pocket. Gently agitate the water—don't scrub or wring. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water until no soap remains. The key is gentle handling—aggressive scrubbing can damage the pleated structure.

Never put your iPhone Pocket in the dryer. Heat damages the synthetic fibers and can permanently flatten the pleats. After washing, gently squeeze out excess water—don't wring or twist. Lay it flat on a clean towel and roll the towel to absorb more water. Then lay it flat to air dry, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. It typically dries in 4-6 hours. The pleats will spring back to shape as it dries.

For small stains, spot cleaning is more practical than full washing. Mix cool water with a tiny amount of mild detergent. Dip a soft cloth in the solution and gently dab the stained area. Don't rub—this can damage the knit structure. Rinse the area with a clean damp cloth. Pat dry with a towel. Spot cleaning works for coffee spills, food stains, and dirt marks. It's faster than full washing and less wear on the fabric.

How often should you wash your iPhone Pocket? It depends on use. Daily wear in clean environments: wash every 2-3 weeks. Active use (gym, outdoor activities): wash weekly. Light use (occasional wear): wash monthly or as needed. The 3D-knitted material is durable, but frequent washing accelerates wear. Clean when visibly dirty or when it starts to smell, but don't over-wash.

Never use bleach—it damages the synthetic fibers and fades colors. Avoid fabric softener—it coats the fibers and reduces the fabric's natural stretch. Don't use hot water—it can shrink or distort the pleated structure. Never iron—heat permanently flattens the pleats. Don't dry clean—the chemicals are too harsh for the 3D-knitted material. Stick to gentle hand washing with mild detergent.

If your iPhone Pocket develops odors (from gym use, etc.), don't just mask them with sprays. Wash it properly to remove odor-causing bacteria. For stubborn odors, add a tablespoon of white vinegar to the wash water—it neutralizes smells without damaging fabric. Air it out between uses rather than storing it in closed spaces. If you use it for workouts, wash it more frequently to prevent odor buildup.

The iPhone Pocket doesn't require professional cleaning. Hand washing is sufficient and actually better than dry cleaning. If you're uncomfortable washing it yourself, use a gentle hand-wash service, but specify: cool water, mild detergent, no heat drying, no ironing. Most users find hand washing at home is easy once they do it the first time. It takes 10 minutes of active time plus drying.