Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your ...

Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ...

I don’t take good care of my hearing. Ear health is something I’ve written off as a problem for future me decades from now.

Many people use Q-Tips brand cotton swabs as tool to remove excess ear wax from inside the ear canal, but the Q-Tips box clearly says that the swabs should not be used for this purpose.

An curved arrow pointing right. Many people think Q-tips help keep ears clean, but that isn't the case. NYU otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Follow BI ...

“Earwax should not cause a blockage or excessive buildup. If earwax accumulates excessively and leads to partial or full ...

While it’s OK to clean the outer ear, you should avoid using Q-tips as a cleaning device. Most healthcare professionals advise against cleaning the inner ear with Q-tips because it can push the ...