5 Alternatives For Cotton Earbuds

Most of us have become used to using cotton earbuds to clean earwax. Ear wax is necessary to keep your ear canal clean however excess, hard, or obstructive earwax can be problematic. Ear wax protects the ear canal to repel water and help prevent external ear infections. While cotton earbuds are the go-to choice for cleaning ears, the ear drum is very delicate, so using a cotton earbud can puncture it. Below are the alternatives to protect your ears.

1. Soften the wax by applying a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil or glycerin in your ear canal twice a day for a few days.
2. Use your pinky finger with a tissue and remove the wax gently.Always make sure that you only swab the outer part of the ear.
3. Use earwax removal drops and you can remove with a tissue.
4. Use a special q-tip called Oto-Tip which rotates gently within your ear to loosen up the wax instead of pushing it in even deeper.
5. Visit an Ear,nose and throat specialist to clean your ears and give you the best advice for ear care.