You can also use this tool to gently brush the tip of the dome of each ear, nose and throat, where the wax is most likely to accumulate. If any stubborn wax is stuck to the tip of the dome, try to use the wire ring on the back of the brush to gently oop. Next, check the back of the receiver where the wires are attached to the receiver and refresh the area. You can use a microfiber cloth to remove any material removed in this step.
Some very old hearing aids have a long vent that runs through it completely. It can be cleaned with special wires included in the product (and the wire ring behind the hearing aid brush). Such ventilation holes are not common in modern hearing aids.
3. Change wax protection
Photo: Chris Null
Photo: Chris Null
Below the earbuds, you will usually find a small white cylinder called a wax protector, wax filter or wax trap. Its function is exactly what it sounds like: preventing wax from entering the hearing aid mechanism and clogging. Eventually, these wax guards will be blocked by brushes and cannot be cleaned with them, so they should be replaced at this time. Depending on your usage and the amount of ear waves, this may mean once a month.
If your hearing aid has a wax protection device, it may come with a replacement guard kit that is always included in eight or so small plastic shells. Flip the box and remove a plastic tool from the sleeve very carefully. Replace the shield on the other side of the tool and it is easy to accidentally dislocate when you remove the tool from the housing.
After removing the ENT from the hearing aid, insert the exposed (black) side of the tool directly into the wax protector and remove it. This will completely drive the old wax guard out of the hearing aid.
Now flip the tool to the other side and will have a white tip. This is your new wax protector that works. Carefully insert the white tip into the hole created by removing the old wax protector and then remove the tool again. It will leave the new wax shield tightly in place. Discard used tools, replace earplugs, and go.
4. Change the headset
Photo: Chris Null
Eventually, the auricle will wear or break, especially if you often remove it to clean the hearing aids, otherwise they will become too dirty to clean effectively. Solution: Replace with fresh ones. Your hearing aid may come with other auricle of your preferred size, but when you run out you can buy it directly from the manufacturer (and other wax protection tools if needed). Many model hearing aids can use third-party ear fingers, but the quality varies greatly.
Once done, wipe everything quickly with a microfiber cloth. And remember that when not in use, always store the hearing aid in the case (never bagged).
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