How to Remove Ear Wax at Home

When you get a heavy amount of ear wax in your ears, your ears can feel funny, you can lose a small amount of hearing, infection can set in and you can develop problems relating to your sinuses. For these reasons, many people choose to remove ear wax regularly at home. There are a few methods to help you do this safely. Just take great care when choosing your methods, and remember that your ear and your ear canal can be sensitive.

Things You'll Need

• Baby oil or mineral oil or ear wax removal drops
• Medicine dropper
• Cotton balls
• Saline spray
• Warm water

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply drops directly into your ears. You can buy special drops at any drug store for the sole use of softening ear wax. Follow the directions on the medication insert exactly.

• 2

  Fill a medicine dropper with your choice of drops, then squeeze two to five drops of the oil into the inner ear opening. Place a cotton ball into the ear to keep the oil from dripping right out again. Allow the oil to set for several minutes. Remove the cotton ball. Bend your head and allow the oil to drip from your ear.

• 3

  Use a saline spray or water at room temperature to flush out ear wax. This can be used daily to help clean the canal and reverse the buildup of ear wax. Most drug stores carry saline spray. Pull the outside of the ear upward with one hand while gently squirting the saline or water into the ear. If you become dizzy when flushing your ear, stop immediately.