What type of detergent should I use?

It is best to use a mild, non-abrasive detergent when cleaning vomit from your watch. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the delicate components of your watch.

Should I use a towel to dry my watch?

You can either air-dry your watch or pat it down with a towel. Make sure to be gentle and use a soft cloth when polishing the watch afterwards.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Vomit Stains from Your Watch

Accidents happen. Whether it’s a sibling spilling juice or your friend having one too many at bar, vomit can have a way of getting onto our things, including our most beloved possessions—our watches. But just because vomit stains occur does not mean that your watch is ruined for good. Here is a step-by-step guide for how to clean vomit stains from your watch.

Updated 07 Mar 2023

By Noemi Denker

Step 1: Remove the Battery and Disassemble the Watch

Before beginning cleaning process, you first need to remove your watch battery if there is one. Depending on the type of watch you own, some watches come with a removable battery while others may require a professional watchmaker to remove the battery. Additionally, you will want to take apart watch casing in order to get to parts of the watch that are more difficult to reach. Do so carefully and make sure to remember which pieces go where so that you can easily put the watch back together once you’re done cleaning.

Step 2: Rinse with Warm Water

Using a damp cloth and warm water, wipe off any remaining vomit residue. Make sure to be gentle as to not damage the delicate mechanisms inside the watch. After you have removed all of the residue, rinse the watch off with warm water. This helps to clean away any remaining particles before continuing the cleaning process.

Step 3: Use a Mild Detergent

Once the watch has been rinsed, apply a small amount of mild, non-abrasive detergent to the affected area. Work the detergent in with a soft cloth and rinse the watch with warm water. Repeat this process as necessary making sure to be mindful of the delicate internal components of the watch. Be sure to rinse the watch thoroughly to remove all traces of detergent.

Step 4: Let Air-Dry or Use a Towel

Once the watch is rinsed, let the watch air-dry or gently pat the watch down with a towel. Then, use a soft cloth to buff the watch and to give it a polished shine. Once finished, reassemble the watch and replace the battery.

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