Avoid using cotton buds/swabs/Q-tips or sharp objects – they can push wax deeper into the ear and can be dangerous.
Warm Water Rinse – Gently flush your ear with warm (not hot) water using a rubber bulb syringe after softening the wax. Tilt your head to let the water drain out.
Olive Oil or Almond Oil – A few drops can help soften earwax and allow it to move out naturally.
Over-the-Counter Ear Drops – Use cerumenolytic (earwax-softening) drops like hydrogen peroxide*, mineral oil, or saline to loosen the wax.
*Please do not use drops containing hydrogen peroxide for 5 days prior to an ear wax microsuction appointment
