Learn How to Remove Ear Wax Naturally

Ear Wax

Unless you have excessive ear wax (causing pain, itching, pressure, a discharge, a foul smell, or, in extreme cases, hearing loss), you should not remove ear wax. Click on image to enlarge.

Ear wax is necessary because it protects the ear from infections and damage.

When you do remove excess ear wax, never stick anything into your ear canal, including cotton-tipped swabs, bobby pins, paper clips, or match sticks. This can push ear wax further in your ear, damage your ear drum, and can lead to permanent hearing loss.

How to Remove Ear Wax Naturally

Buying over-the-counter ear drops are unnecessary when you can remove ear wax just as well with products you most likely have in your kitchen or medicine cabinet.

The best way to remove ear wax naturally is to soften the thick wax and let it drain out.

• Pour one of the following oils (olive oil, corn oil, sesame oil, mineral oil, or baby oil) on a metal spoon. Move a lit match or the flame from a lighter back and forth under the spoon for a few seconds to warm the oil. Lie on your side and pour a small amount of the oil into your ear (be sure it is not too hot by checking it with your finger tip). Keep the oil in your ear for several minutes then lie on on your other side (with a tissue against your ear) and let the oil and wax flow out. Afterwards, use a bulb syringe with warm water to flush out excess ear wax.

Instead of lying down, you can dip a cotton ball into the oil and gently put it in your ear for 5 minutes. Flush afterwards with warm water.

If you don’t have these oils, you can also remove ear wax naturally with baking soda:

• Dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 3/4 cup of hot water. When warm to the touch, place 3-4 drops in your ear for a few minutes. Afterwards, flush remaining ear wax out with warm water.

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