It is a custom to clean ears regularly with earbuds or q-tips. But it may be risky and therefore, it is important to be careful. ROSHANI DEVI shares home remedies on how one can clean the eardrums
Iit is very important to avoid inserting any object inside the ear to clean wax. The safest approach to cleaning ears is to visit a doctor as they use specialised instruments to remove any excessive earwax or debris safely. But this may not always be practical and possible. There are some home remedies that one can follow.
Remember: It is never a good idea to insert an object into the ear.
To clean the outer shell of the ear — use a wet cloth or paper towel with lukewarm water. After wringing out the excess, they can use the cloth to clean the outer areas of the ear.
One can use coconut or olive oil. Slightly warm 1-3 teaspoons of oil. Again make sure it’s not too hot. Lay on your side or with the ear you want to clear facing up. Put three-four drops of the warmed oil into your ear canal. Allow it to sit for 10-20 minutes. Turn your body around so the treated ear is now facing down with a towel underneath it. Allow your ear to drain and clean your outer ear.
Clean ears with baking soda. Mix 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and two teaspoons water. Pour a few drops into the affected ear with the dropper. Let it stay there for a few minutes. Tilt your head to remove the melted earwax. Clean thoroughly with a soft cloth.