Ear wax acts as a natural lubricant, keeping bacteria and debris from getting into your ear canal. Sometimes, ear wax can build up in your ear canal, forming a blockage that inhibits hearing and comfort. Never remove ear wax with a cotton swab or sharp object, as this poses a risk of infection and injury to the ear canal and eardrum. When suffering from excessive earwax production, consult your physician for medical treatment options.
Step 1
Apply two to three drops of baby oil with a eyedropper to your ear canal twice daily for 4 to 5 days. According to MayoClinic.com, this will soften the ear wax clog, allowing it to drain on its own. Glycerin, mineral oil or hydrogen peroxide may also be used, and will give you the same results.
Step 2
Load warm water into a bulb syringe and carefully squirt the water into your ear canal a few days after softening the wax with oil, suggest MayoClinic.com. Pull your ear up and outward to allow the water to rinse your ear canal and then tilt your head with the affected ear down. Allow the water to naturally run out of your ear onto a clean towel.
Step 3
Apply a seperate clean towel to your ear or gently dry it with a hair dryer set on low. Ensuring that your ear is completely dry eliminates the risk of infection caused by bacterial growth.
Step 4
Use an over-the-counter ear wax removal kit to stop earwax from repeatedly forming clogs. According to the Doctors Book of Home Remedies, these kits keep wax softened and cause it to be easily removed with the assistance of a small syringe.
Things You'll Need
- Eyedropper
- Baby oil
- Warm water
- Bulb syringe
- Towel
- Ear drops
