Perform Steps 1 and 2 for deodorizing between washings. Wipe off the Fitbit as soon as you take it off. So there's really no cleaning necessary. Air dry completely before putting the tracker back in the wristband. If the wristband still has an offensive odor, it may need to sit in the bag for another night. I would like a straight answer as to what material comprises the regular band that comes on the Versa. Is your Fitbit band stained, grimy, or does it have an 'off' smell? I have searched Google several times and the entire Fitbit Versa product specifications, and cannot find a direct answer. Fitbit:-To clean the wristband, remove the Flex tracker and then use warm water and mild detergent to hand wash the band. I appreciate you have shared your experience with us and for your participation in the Forums. For the Charge 2, we got metal replacement bands (there are tons available on Amazon between $10 - 20). I have used baby wipes, rubbing alcohol, water, and multi-purpose cleaning wipes and nothing is working. I suspect that is the only difference in the cause of the disgusting smell. Kеер it Dry! They look and function like regular watch bands. I have the removable real band for the Charge 2 and 2 aftermarket bands. Other Tips To Clean Fitbit Bands. Cleaning the cranial band and removing the smell! Wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth or towel then air dry thoroughly. Every usage introduces sweat, dirt, and oil that stains the band, clogs the charger ports, and can lead to skin irritation. Assuming this is the case, it presumably needs a decent cleaning. Please note that all Versa bands can be cleaned, if you're wearing the Lavender Woven band, please follow these steps in order to clean it: Hello @302p, thanks for joining the Fitbit Community, it's great to have you on board.. I know this is an old article, but for anyone still looking for how to clean fitbit bands here is what worked for me. If your еlаѕtоmеr bаnd gеtѕ wet—like after ѕwеаtіng or showering—rinse аnd dry іt thоrоughlу before putting іt bасk on your wrist. I have had my Fitbit charge 2 for a month and I recently found that the inside of the band smells like the inside of a cast, which is a horrible smell. Be very careful cleaning the outside of a mod podged band with highly concentrated rubbing alcohol. Also, use cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol to clean the tracker and its charging ports. I slathered Cetaphil all over my Fitbit band and my pink aftermarket band. For cloth watchbands, if the odor is extreme, throw the band into the washing machine or soak it in warm water and detergent. The other replacement band that we highly recommend is the Meliya 3-pack silicone bands, which are compatible with Fitbit Charge 4, Fitbit Charge 3 … Charge HR band cleaned up ok once a week or so using a non-soap cleanser (like Cetaphil). We all have different ideas on how to clean, and cleaning the cranial band is no different. Once every couple of months I'd take some rubbing alcohol to it. While Fitbit devices аrе wаtеr resistant*, it’s nоt good for уоur ѕkіn tо wеаr a wеt band for lоng реrіоdѕ оf tіmе. Air dry completely.-To clean the tracker, use a cotton swab dampened with rubbing alcohol. By joining our Community, you agree to uphold these guidelines, so please take a moment to look them over. Here's the means by which to keep your Fitbit band perfect and sterile, remembering directions for how to clean elastomer, calfskin, metal, and nylon groups (and why you ought to do as such consistently). The Fitbit Community is a gathering place for real people who wish to exchange ideas, solutions, tips, techniques, and insight about the Fitbit products and services they love. Fitbit devices are tremendous for encouraging activity, but they get dirty very quickly. Remove the watchband from the bag and smell it. Fitbit recommends a soap free cleanser like Cetaphil in their website for cleaning.