How can one clean their own ears?

Cleaning your own ears

1. Gather your supplies. You will need:

* A soft washcloth or cotton swab

* Warm water

* Soap

* A bowl

* A towel

2. Wash your hands thoroughly. This will help prevent you from spreading bacteria into your ears.

3. Dampen the washcloth or cotton swab with warm water.

4. Gently clean the outer part of your ear. Be careful not to insert the washcloth or cotton swab into your ear canal.

5. Rinse your ear with warm water.

6. Pat your ear dry with a towel.

7. Repeat steps 3-6 for the other ear.

Tips for cleaning your ears

* Do not insert anything into your ear canal, such as a cotton swab, bobby pin, or paper clip. This can damage your eardrum.

* If you have a lot of earwax, you can use an over-the-counter earwax removal kit. Follow the instructions on the package carefully.

* If you have any pain, discharge, or hearing loss from your ears, see your doctor.

When to see a doctor

* You should see a doctor if you have:

* Pain

* Itchiness or ear discharge

* Hearing loss

* Dizziness

* Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)