Best way to remove stubborn earwax at home
Avoid cotton buds or putting any object inside your ear canal. This can push the earwax deeper, potentially causing a ruptured eardrum or an ear infection.
You can always get professional help to safely remove earwax. Find your nearest wax removal clinic, or alternatively, you can try these effective home remedies:
Soften the earwax
1. Soak a cotton ball in plain warm water, saline solution, or hydrogen peroxide.
2. Tilt your head so the affected ear faces up.
3. Drip a few drops of the liquid into the ear.
4. Keep your head tilted for about 60 seconds to let gravity pull the fluid down to the wax.
5. Tilt your head the other way to let the fluid and wax mixture drain out
Over-the-counter ear drops can also help with small wax impactions. You can purchase wax removal spray from our online store.
Using ear cleaning drops
1. Lie down on your side with the affected ear facing up.
2. Place a few drops of the ear cleaner as directed.
3. Let the drops work for about five minutes.
4. Sit up and allow the liquid to come out with the wax. Wipe the mixture away with a tissue.
Use a warm compress
Applying a warm compress to the affected ear can help soften the earwax further and provide relief from discomfort:
1. Soak a washcloth in warm water and wring out the excess.
2. Hold the warm cloth against your ear for 5-10 minutes.
3. Follow up with gentle ear irrigation or allow gravity to help drain the wax naturally.