• Do earbud headphones cause earwax buildup?
  • Extensive ear plug and earbud wearing can prevent your earwax from falling out naturally. These ear devices act as a stopper in the conveyor belt process that your ears naturally use to clean themselves. These objects can push your naturally occurring wax deeper into your ear canal, which can lead to a wax buildup. This can lead to blockages, also known as earwax compaction.
• How do you clean earbud headphones?
  • Gently dry brush the wax out of the earbud with a nylon bristle toothbrush. Hold them with the mesh facing down so gravity can take care of falling debris. If you see a waxy buildup, dip Clinere®® in rubbing alcohol, tap it off, and scoop the bud to remove anything remaining. When done, wipe the earbud and surrounding area with an alcohol wipe to mildly clean and disinfect the earbud. Do not use soapy water, cleaning products, or perfume as they can seep into the ear bud and cause damage.
• Do hearing aids cause earwax buildup?
  • Hearing aid users have a higher risk of having impacted earwax. In fact, hearing aids may stimulate glands in the ear canal to produce more wax than normal. Roughly 60-70% of hearing aids sent in for repair are damaged by earwax. Clinere®® is incredibly popular with people who wear hearing aids because it makes it easier to clean ears and the hearing aids themselves.
• How do you clean BTE (behind the ear) hearing aids?
  • Use a cloth, tissue, or hearing aid wipes with disinfecting spray to wipe down your hearing aids and ear mold or dome.
  • Remove any loose wax or debris from the microphone ports with a brush.
  • Clear out the holes at the tip of the ear mold or dome using a wax pick.
  • For best results, store your hearing aids in a dehumidifier when they aren’t in use.
• How do you clean RIC (receiver in-the-ear) hearing aids?
  • Use a cloth, tissue, or hearing aid wipes with disinfecting spray to wipe down your hearing aids and ear mold or dome.
  • Brush away any loose wax or debris in the microphone(s).
  • Clear out the holes at the tip of the ear mold or dome using a wax pick. Do not stick anything into the speaker port to avoid damaging its components. If necessary, replace the wax filter.
  • Find the ear mold vent, if you have one, and use a vent cleaner to clear it out. This opening allows air to flow through the hearing aid.
  • For best results, store your hearing aids in a dehumidifier when they aren’t in use.
• How do you deep clean your hearing aids?
  • For BTE (behind the ear) hearing aids, remove the tubing from the hearing aid and use a vent cleaner to clean the hearing aid’s tubing and vent.
  • Replace the dome on a BTE or RIC (receiver in-the-ear) hearing aid.
  • Replace the wax filter if you have one.
  • Remove additional debris using a hearing aid vacuum cleaner.
  • Thoroughly disinfect your hearing aid and ear mold with a hearing aid disinfecting wipe or hearing aid spray.
• How do you stop itchy ears caused by your hearing aid?
  • Itching is most common for people when hearing aids are new. It can also be caused by too aggressively cleaning earwax from your ears. Using a cotton swab to clean your ears can scrape away keratin, the protective material that lines your ear canal. Removing keratin exposes a more sensitive layer of skin underneath, which is prime for irritation and itching. On the flip side, excessive ear wax or moisture can cause irritation or itching. Avoid exposing your ear canals to water, and make sure to clean your ears safely with Clinere®® Ear Cleaners.