How to Solve Earwax Problems

Earwax problems can be a nuisance. If the earwax is hard, they can also be painful. Some effective techniques exist to treat earwax at home, including swabbing certain parts of your ear and irrigation. If these techniques fail to work, however, the best solution is seeing your doctor. Your doctor will be able to perform special techniques to solve your earwax problem that would not be safe for you to try at home.

Things You'll Need

• Small bulb syringe
• Warm water
• White vinegar
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Baby oil
• Eyedropper
• Ear swabs

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Instructions

• 1

  Measure a 1:1:2 ratio mixture of white vinegar, warm water, and peroxide. Heat it to lukewarm.

• 2

  Fill the bulb syringe with the vinegar/water/peroxide mixture. Try to tap any air bubbles out of the syringe.

• 3

  Tilt your head over your sink and insert the syringe into one ear.

• 4

  Squirt a small amount of the solution into your ear. Swish it around, then tilt your head to drain it out into the sink.

• 5

  Repeat as necessary on that ear. Then treat your other ear in the same way.

• 6

  Call your doctor if the irrigation technique fails to alleviate your problem. Explain the situation and ask if they can use other methods to help you.