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Earwax removal?

How do you get rid of that unsightly dried stuff what are your scrape-out methods 

Posted - October 24, 2017

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  • 2500
    Cherry bomb or M80? There are some unintended side effects though . . .

    I usually use a car key, or an old rusty drill bit (neither recommended, just kidding about that too) or an ear loop (not recommended unless you really know what you're doing or if it has a depth insertion ring on it). I've also recently seen TV ads for a "special" Q-Tip like device with disposable tips specifically for removing earwax.

    Seriously, provided that you don't have a perforated eardrum, try some gently-warmed to body temperature Sweet Oil (pure, highly-filtered, highly-refined olive oil, available at your local pharmacy; look for a bottle with the U.S.P. mark) in the ear for a few minutes. That should soften the wax. Follow up with a warm (body temperature) water rinse. The ear syringe and the "drip pan" should also be available from your pharmacist too. (And you can skip the pan if you want to use an old towel.)

    I've also recently seen TV ads for a "special" Q-Tip like device with disposable tips specifically for removing earwax. Personally I'd give the Sweet Oil a shot first . . .

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      October 24, 2017 4:06 PM MDT
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  • Omg the car key is the best and also a wood screw lol
      October 25, 2017 12:42 AM MDT
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  • The key also keeps the ignition lock lubricated
    Disclaimer! Don't try this at home folks ;)
      October 25, 2017 12:45 AM MDT
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  • 5808
    I usually put a sheet of toilet paper
    across the end of my finger, put finger
    into ear gently
    and the TP will grab onto the wax.
    Just warmly up to where you feel the TP touch the wax.
    And move it back and forth maybe once
    pull it out, and you will see wax on the TP
       Probably most people will say don't do that 
    because you might poke your eardrum
    and cause damage.
         For me this is better than using
    Q Tip. Too easy to poke the eardrum
    with a Q Tip.
    Oh and if you have long sharp fingernails,
    probably not a good idea either.
    Anyway that's what i do, and
    I wouldn't recommend anyone to do it.
    HaHa

      October 24, 2017 6:35 PM MDT
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  • Yes a long pinky fingernail
      October 25, 2017 12:47 AM MDT
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