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The verdict: trying out weird and wonderful gadgets from online is likely to be a waste of money, and may do more harm than good. The only cleaning necessary is to gently wipe inside the 'bowl' of your ear with a damp flannel over a finger, to clean away the wax from the entrance to the ear canal. Before having these treatments, you'll probably be advised to use ear drops for a few days to soften the wax. However, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says that ear candles will not help to remove ear wax, and could seriously injure your ear. It's important to keep on top of ear wax if you wear hearing aids, because the devices can prevent wax from naturally dispersing.

Some people shouldn’t have ear irrigation, including those with ear conditions such as a perforated eardrum. Ear wax is normal and protects your outer ear, helping to stop bacteria and fungi growing, and cleaning and lubricating your ear canal by trapping dirt, dust and hair. in 10 of those who used DIY methods said their symptoms got worse, or they caused themselves an injury that required medical attention.He concluded that both could cause damage to the ears and he had serious safety concerns about their use by the public, especially given the the inadequate guidance on safe use.

Impacted wax blocking the ears can also cause earache or pain, ringing or buzzing in your ears (tinnitus), dizziness (vertigo), itchiness or feeling like your ears are full.If it does not and blocks your ear, put 2 to 3 drops of medical grade olive or almond oil in your ear 3 to 4 times a day. For hearing-aid wearers, it can also make hearing aids whistle or impact accurate ear mould production, making it harder to get good results. It is recommended you use a dropper while lying your head on one side for a few minutes to let the oil work its way through your ear canal(s). Private companies, including larger national chains and independents, offer services to remove ear wax.

Options include sodium bicarbonate 5% ear drops, hydrogen peroxide, medical-grade olive or almond oil drops.

The theory is that the suction created by ear candling pulls wax and debris from your ear when you light the candle and place it in the ear canal. NICE recommends that ear-wax removal services should be available at your local GP surgery or a similar community setting. A 2022 RNID survey found that 71% of respondents had resorted to attempting to remove ear wax themselves, although two-thirds did not feel confident doing this. Ear wax can make your aids whistle, affect hearing tests and make it difficult to get an accurate impression of your ear for earmoulds.

As we get older, ear wax tends to get drier and harder to get rid of, potentially blocking the ear canal.

Some people manually wash out their ears at home using body-temperature water and a saline solution with a bulb irrigator after using wax-softening drops. Some will treat patients with complex ear conditions, people who have had ear surgery or people with dementia – but many have long waiting lists. However, ear irrigation is no longer a core service in the standard GP contract, meaning that surgeries can choose whether to offer it or not – and many don’t.