Best audiophile earwax removal system?


I hadn't cleaned the wax from my ears for a few months, and was amazed when I did so.

The imaging improved even more than it did from inserting  a $10K mains cable.

I just used an awkward little bottle of wax remover.

Any suggestion re ear-cleaning kits that are easy to use and effective?

oliver_reid

A simple 'old school' is to soak a Q-tip with hydrogen peroxide and liberally...oh, sorry....'generously' apply enough into the ear canal until your hearing responds like they're full of water from a shower or a dive beneath the surface...

The peroxide will sound like it's effervesive in your ears; it is, cleaning and/or loosing the gunk in them.

Clean with another tip, avoiding going so deep as to hit the eardrum.

Repeat as needed.

If you're still dredging up wax after the 2nd round, git thee to your GP or an audiologist.  Even so, there ought to be some improvement.

If you opt for the latter specialist, get tested.

Yes, your hearing is Perfect.  Go prove it to a pro.

Best/safest/most effective = an ENT or a good GP with experience regarding such.

 

DeKay

My aunt was a nurse and she taught me some 60 years ago to lay on my side and pour some hydrogen peroxide in my ear. It tickled and tingled for 10 minutes and loosened up all the wax. Have a kleenex at the ready when you raise your head and you finish it off with some Q-Tips and a syringe. Works every time.

All the best,
Nonoise

Timely post.  I just performed an "upgrade" to the Debrox system (which was  recommended by my doctor).  I picked up a better irrigation system - Nuance Medical EarClear Rx.  There are quite a few offerings like this.  And the pressure generated more closely approximates what my doctor performed.

I would caution you to have this done by a professional first, as the sensation of the stream flushing your ear is a bit odd (not painful).  In this way, you can get a sense of an acceptable pressure to safely inject.

With the above spray pump, I approach it cautiously each time I use it.  You never know when something like this can go out of spec ;-)

Note that for the Debrox system, there are several less expensive alternatives - especially if you don't want to wastefully purchase the "ear bulb" with each bottle of cleaner.

... Thom @ Galibier