Use cotton swabs for external ear cleaning only. Inserting them into the ear canal may push earwax in and cause eardrum damage.
For earwax drainage, choose gentle and more effective solutions like cloth, oil or warm water.
Using olive or almond oil to soften and remove earwax blockages is a common and generally safe method.
You can safely soften and remove earwax blockages by applying 3-4 warm oil drops into the ear daily.
Soak a clean cloth in warm water. Let the water flow into your ear for a few minutes.
This method will help soften the earwax and encourage it to flow out.
Many saline solutions are available for cleaning earwax, but you can also create your own solution at home.
Mix a tablespoon of sea salt in warm water. Then, tilt your head and apply a soaked compress to the ear canal for earwax removal.
Gently massaging the outer ear with circular movements can help soften earwax and make its removal easier.
Gently pulling the ear backwards from the lobe to the upper part can further assist in earwax drainage.