How To Wash Silicone Ear Plugs

I got myself a pair of disposable silicone earplugs and used them for about a month before they got dry crumbly and stinky.

How to wash silicone ear plugs. Rinse clean with water. Mist dry ear plugs lightly with the alcohol. Saline works well too.

Advice on silicone ear plugs Recently my ears became infected and the doctor told me to use ear plugs on the pool to stop water from getting into the ears. Put the plugs loosely in the ear canal and press them in position with your thumb. If needed wash ear plugs in warm soapy water with a soft brush or towel.

To remove your ear plugs safely you should carefully nip the silicone between thumb and forefinger then slowly apply a pulling force from the outer edge of the silicone seal. In 10 years this is the 2nd time it happens and mainly happened this time because I broke the nail on my left index finger that I usually use to pull out that left earplug. To insert them more easily because silicone tends to be a bit sticky use jojoba or olive oil.

Fill a clean spray bottle with a small amount of isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Moldable ear plugs are made of soft materials like wax or silicone putty. This will position the pull-tab so that you can easily remove the plug from your ear.

I recently had an ear procedure and the doctor gave me wax-like probably silicone ear plugs similar to Macks Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs. Next time Ill seek out the beauty-supply store ear protectors now that I know that they. Wash the earplugs in non-chlorinated water after each use For a deeper clean you can wash these types of earplugs in warm soapy water.

Drip a small amount of oil such as emu or jojoba onto a clean cloth. Use a soft tooth brush to gently scrub the hard to reach areas. It is critical to pinch and hold the pull-tab as you insert the plug.