Cleaning and Care Products
Like all technology, your hearing aids require care and maintenance. Keeping your devices clean can help prevent wear and tear, extend the life of your technology, and keep you hearing clearly. Regular use of the following items can help ensure that your hearing experiences are second to none.
- Dehumidifers: A dehumidifier is designed for the maintenance and storage of all types of hearing aids, the device is a maintenance chamber that dries and disinfects your hearing aids. This process kills fungi and bacteria, and it greatly reduces itching and the chance of infections.
- Cleaning Wipes: Cleansing wipes contain a surface-active agent that is effective against earwax but doesn’t damage hearing aids, helping to facilitate the daily cleaning of your hearing aids.
- Cleaning Spray: Cleaning spray is specially designed to dissolve earwax quickly, which helps improve sound quality without damaging hearing aids. Cleaning sprays also help prevent skin irritations and eczema.
How and what to clean your hearing aids with
Cleaning your hearing aids on a daily basis helps to ensure their performance and longevity, and it saves money on repairs. Easy to fit into your nightly routine, these hearing aid cleaning tips will help you to reduce the amount of wax, debris, dust, and other contaminants that could affect your technology.
How to clean your hearing aids depends upon the type of hearing aid you have. For instance, BTE technology contains an earmold that can be submerged in water (NOTE: not your entire hearing aid!) and cleaned with certain solutions or soap, while that would be detrimental to an ITE device. Ask your hearing care provider what the best practices are for cleaning your specific hearing aid style.
No matter which kind you have, the shell, the receiver, and the microphone are what you’ll want to focus on.