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FAQs

Is WUSH ear cleaner safe to use? ›

The Verdict

Overall, I recommend Wush Earwax Cleaner for anyone looking for a safe and effective way to remove earwax at home. Its ease of use, comfort, and effectiveness make it a great alternative to regular professional cleanings.

If you have a small amount of wax, over-the-counter ear cleaners work well. Look for drops that contain hydrogen peroxide or other kinds of peroxide. The peroxide does a good job of breaking up earwax.

Over-the-counter solutions

Look for water-based ear drops with ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, acetic acid, docusate sodium, or sodium bicarbonate. You can also consider oil-based ear drops for earwax removal. Look for those with peanut, olive, or almond oils.

The medical term for earwax is cerumen, and hydrogen peroxide is a cerumenolytic, which means that it can soften, break down, and dissolve earwax. Ear drops can contain a variety of forms of hydrogen peroxide. A common type is carbamide hydroxide, which adds oxygen to the wax, causing it to bubble.

Safe ways to remove earwax

Clean the outside of your ear with a damp cloth. If you choose to use cotton swabs, don't insert them into the ear canal. You can use earwax softener to soften earwax for easier removal. You can use a syringe to irrigate your ears.

Cl-ear Olive Oil Ear Spray is the natural and gentle way to remove stubborn ear wax effectively. The spray format is easy to use, making it particularly suitable for those who may find applying drops difficult or messy.

If the aim is to completely break down the wax, waxsol, peroxide 3% or a sodium bicarbonate solution (which can be prepared by your local pharmacist) is effective.

Your health care provider may also recommend that you use earwax-softening agents such as saline, mineral oil or olive oil. This helps loosen the wax so that it can leave the ear more easily.

If your doctor recommends that you try to remove earwax at home: Soften and loosen the earwax with warm mineral oil. You also can try hydrogen peroxide mixed with an equal amount of room temperature water. Place 2 drops of the fluid, warmed to body temperature, in the ear two times a day for up to 5 days.

How to open a blocked ear wax? ›

Ear drops:

Ear drops alone will clear a plug of earwax in most cases. Put 2 or 3 drops of ordinary olive oil down the ear 2 or 3 times a day for 2-3 weeks. This softens the wax so that it then runs out of its own accord without harming the ear. You can continue for any length of time, but 3 weeks is usually enough.

Soak a cotton ball with the hydrogen peroxide. Tilt your head and drip the peroxide into your ear. You may hear it fizz as it tries to dissolve the earwax. After about 30 seconds, drain your ear onto a washcloth.

There are several reasons this service is often no longer offered in primary care, some of which are based on misunderstandings. First, manual water-filled syringes for flushing out earwax can cause high pressure of water and might damage the patient's ears – not something a GP wants to be responsible for doing.

Massage Your Ears

To massage ear wax out or loosen the ear wax, try the following: Place your pointer and middle fingers behind your ear lobe. Press in and make slow circles. Tip your head to one side to encourage the wax to drain.

Most patients find that it doesn't do much because it doesn't really get the earwax out. Sometimes the hydrogen peroxide will just soften it and then cause it to build up more, so they feel like they're hearing is worse afterwards, which can be a little unsettling for them.

Over-the-counter ear cleaning kits are another option for treating earwax buildup. These kits usually include a bulb syringe, drops, or a spray, and are designed to flush out the ear canal with warm water. They are generally safe and easy to use, but it is important to follow the instructions carefully.

Electric ear irrigation is the safest and most effective way to soften and remove earwax blockage without getting the ear canal and tympanic membranes injured. Regular ear cleaning can be effective in improving hearing and preventing ear diseases.

Irrigation of the ear can lead to otitis externa, vertigo, perforation of the tympanic membrane, and middle ear damage if the tympanic membrane is perforated. These complications are less common with the syringe and IV catheter technique than with the pulsating water device technique.