Is your iPhone charging port gunked up? Here's how to clean itThere are a number of reasons why your iPhone might be having issues with charging. We've got a comprehensive guide to how to troubleshoot charging problems. You might have a bad cable or need to restore your software. You might even need to replace your charging port. Sometimes, though, the only problem with your charging port is that it's hella dirty.
Products used in this guide
Precision tool: GoodCo Flat Bamboo Toothpicks ($5)
Softening agent: 365 Everyday Value Organic Cotton Balls ($3)
Lighting source: SOS Solar Flashlight ($16)
How did my charging port get so dirty?
My experience: My significant other was having trouble getting his iPhone to charge properly. It would charge or uncharge randomly, and sometimes not at all. After determining that the issue was not a faulty cable. We went straight for the cleaning supplies.
His port was really packed with pocket lint. It had gathered dirt and debris over time, and he would push it against the back of the port every time he plu...
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Is your iPhone charging port gunked up? Here's how to clean it
