There is something about the summer heat that causes people to produce more ear wax. If you struggle with excessive wax build-up, here are 3 at home wax removal solutions to try. 

1. Oil or Wax Drops

Oil is great in a pinch. Any natural oil that soaks into the skin (olive, coconut, mineral, etc.) can help soften stubborn wax and make it easier to come out. Additionally, specific wax drops you get at the pharmacy will have oil and other ingredients to soften and eat away at the wax. A few brands are Audiologists Choice and Murine Ear. Drops are a great low-cost option for regular maintenance of wax. 

2. Wax Removal Tools

I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen advertisements for new-fangled wax removal tools pop up everywhere. The closest tool found used by hearing aid professionals is the EarWay Pro. This specific tool has been tested and found to be safe for use in the ear; can’t say the same about the ones on Amazon. Note, that while these might work for certain types of wax, it won’t work for everyone. Ultimately, use extreme caution when trying something like this in your ears. 

3. Water

Yes, water. The main method of wax removal in a professional setting is water irrigation. But at home, a bulb syringe with warm water can be a gentle way to remove loose wax from the ear. 

Whatever you do, avoid Q-tips. They were not designed to go in your ears, no matter how good it feels. While you may get some wax out, you risk pushing the wax in further or damaging your ear canal.

When to come in…

Home wax removal can be easy and convenient, but if you have stubborn wax, your best solution is to seek professional wax removal services like here through The Ear Depot.