• How do you clean your ear?
  • If you want to remove excess earwax at home, the following methods are the safest way to get the job done: Wipe the area with a warm, damp washcloth to soften the skin. Do not use a cotton swab to remove earwax. This will only push the earwax further into your ear canal. Once the area is softened, gently use Clinere®® to scoop out extra wax and the fin end to gently exfoliate your skin. You can also use the Clinere®® Earwax Removal Kit to soften the wax, allowing for easier removal.
• How do you remove impacted earwax at home?
  • Look for Clinere® cleaners and Clinere® Earwax removal kits online or at your favorite local retailer and follow the instructions for the product. If needed you should see a doctor.
• Are you supposed to use Q-tips or cotton swabs in your ear?
  • No, you should not use cotton swabs Q tips to clean out your ears. The packaging typically says ‘Do not insert swab into ear canal. Cotton swabs are not designed to remove earwax. Instead, they push wax deeper into the ear canal.
• Can you use vegetable oil to clean out your ears?
  • Yes, you can use vegetable oil to clean out your ears but, along with mineral oil, may cause allergic reactions. Do NOT put any liquid in your ear if you have a perforated eardrum. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or any other product that causes fizzing in your ear, as pressure building up can damage your eardrum.
• Can you use olive oil to clean out your ears?
  • Yes, you can use olive oil to clean out your ears. That’s why the Clinere®® Ear Kit comes with a softener that’s specifically formulated with olive oil to soften ear wax.
• Can you use alcohol to clean out your ears?
  • Yes, mix a half-teaspoon of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol and pour it into each ear. Allow it to drain out naturally. Do NOT put any drops in your ear if you have had any ear pain, ear surgery, or have a perforated (torn) eardrum.
• Can you use baby oil to clean out your ears?
  • Yes, like mineral and vegetable oil, baby oil is a safe option to use to soften earwax. However, allow your ear to drain naturally and do not stick anything into your ear canal. For best results, consult a doctor.
• Can you use coconut oil to clean out your ears?
  • Yes, coconut oil is safe to use if it is the right temperature. Warm it in the microwave for a few seconds until it becomes a liquid, then test it with your finger to make sure it is warm but not hot. Place a half to one tablespoon maximum of the oil in your ear and allow it to sit for 10 minutes before draining naturally.
• Are Wax Softeners or Irrigation Products Good at Removing Earwax?
  • These can be helpful, but earwax still needs to be removed after the use of wax softeners. Moreover, blind irrigation may also potentially flush ear wax deeper into the ear canal by moistening earwax and encourage infection.
• Are Ear Candles Good at Removing Earwax?
  • Numerous studies have shown that ear candling, does nothing to help your ears. In some cases, ear candling can cause serious injuries to your inner ear.
• Can I Use Hydrogen Peroxide for Earwax Removal?
  • Although hydrogen peroxide is the primary component in many eardrop solutions, research has shown that it may not be critical to treating earwax buildup.