Since the second-generation Google Pixel Stand has a white coating, it can look dirty quite easily. You can take a look at this tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can properly clean this wireless charger without damaging it.
Is the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand water proof?
The stand, as well as the included power adapter, does not offer any water resistance. Therefore, you shouldn’t submerge either of these parts underwater or expose them to any excess liquid.
If you did expose the charging stand to excess water, then it may overheat and short circuit. Unfortunately, water damage will void your warranty for this product.
What cleaning solutions should you use for 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand?
When it comes to the cleaning solution, you should avoid using any benzene, bleach, chemical detergent, chemical powder and other chemical agents.
Instead, you can use plain water, common household soap as well as bleach free cleaning wipes.
If you want to clean and disinfect the stand, then you can also use isopropyl alcohol that has at least 70% concentration. You can also use household disinfecting wipes for the same purpose.
Overall, we recommend using isopropyl alcohol as it not only kills any surface bacteria, germs and viruses but it will also dry very fast when compared to other cleaning liquids. If you are looking for this solution, then we recommend getting the MG Chemicals – 824-1L 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol Electronics Cleaner, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).
What cleaning cloth should you use for 2nd Gen Pixel Stand?
For the cleaning cloth, you should avoid using any materials that have an abrasive surface as it may end up scratching and causing damage to the charging stand.
Instead, you should be using a soft lint-free cloth to wipe the Pixel Stand clean. If you are looking for one, then we suggest picking up the MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, which you can find with this Amazon link. (#CommissionsEarned).
How to clean and disinfect the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand
In order to clean and disinfect new Pixel Stand, you can take the following steps:
1. To being, you need to remove your phone or Qi-compatible device from the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand if you haven’t done so already.
2. Next, you need to unplug the USB-C cable from the USB-C port of the wireless charging stand.
3. If you only have minor dust buildup, streaks and/or smudges, then you can use a dry soft lint-free cloth to wipe the device clean.
4. For harder to remove discolorations, dirt and grimes, you can pour a cleaning solution to a lint-free cloth.
Do not pour the solution directly on the 2nd Gen Pixel Stand as you could end up pouring too much and damaging it.
For the cloth, make sure you pour enough to make it lightly damp. If you make it too wet, then you can simply squeeze out any excess water buildup.
As we stated above, we prefer using the aforementioned isopropyl alcohol as it will dry quickly and disinfect the charger at the same time.
5. When wiping your wireless charging stand, start by gently wiping the device. You can apply more force and use more cleaning solution for the dirtier spots that are harder to remove.
6. After wiping the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand completely clean, you next need to wait for device to completely air dry. If you were using isopropyl alcohol then this will not take long at all.
When waiting, you can use a fan to speed up the drying process. You should not use any heat source, such as a hair blow dryer, as doing so may cause damage to your stand.
7. After letting the 2nd Gen Pixel Stand completely dried out from cleaning, you should be able to plug it back into the USB-C power source again and use it to wirelessly charge your Pixel phone or other Qi-compatible devices.