While ear cerumen, or ear wax can be bothersome, it does serve a useful purpose in your body's defense system. It protects the ear canal from dirt, bacteria or other foreign particles that may be damaging and try to enter the ear. However, too much ear cerumen can lead to blockage if builds up in the ear and becomes hardened. According to MedlinePlus, one of the common causes of hearing loss is ear wax blockage. If you are suffering from blockage, it is important to carefully remove any ear wax that you may have.
Step 1
Apply three drops of hydrogen peroxide, mineral oil, baby oil or glycerin to your ear canal. Use an eyedropper to administer the drops twice a day for two days. This step will allow you to soften up the ear wax.
Step 2
Gently pull your outer ear upward and back to straighten your ear canal. Squirt a small, gentle stream of warm water against your ear canal with a syringe. This should be after the ear wax has softened.
Step 3
Tilt your head to the side to will allow any water to drain out of your ear.
Step 4
Dry your outer ear thoroughly after removing the ear wax. You can use a towel or a few drops of alcohol. If you ear still feels wet, use a hand-held hair dryer on a low setting.
Things You'll Need
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Mineral oil
- Baby oil
- Eyedropper
- Syringe
- Towel
- Alcohol
- Hand-held dryer
