How do you clean hearing aid vents?

Cleaning In-the-Ear Devices

  1. Gently brush the microphone cover, receiver and vent openings to remove debris.
  2. Use the wax pick/wire loop to remove debris from the air vent.
  3. Run a vent cleaner carefully through the opening in each direction (larger vents only)
  4. Wipe down entire hearing aid with soft cloth.

How do you clean a clogged hearing aid?

Follow the steps below to clean your behind-the-ear (BTE) style hearing aid.

  1. Gently brush the hearing aid clean.
  2. Remove the earmold from the hook for cleaning.
  3. Brush the earmold clean, then use the wax pick/wire loop to remove any stubborn debris.
  4. Wipe down the hearing aid and earmold gently with a soft cloth.

How often should you wash a hearing aid Mould?

The ear mould of your hearing aid should be cleaned weekly. PULL THE TUBING OUT OF THE MOULD. 2. Wash the mould in warm soapy water.

How often should you change hearing aid wax guards?

Typically, you should change it once a month, but this can vary depending on how much or how little earwax you produce. Because wearing a hearing aid can cause your ears to produce more ear wax, you may find you have to replace your wax guards every two weeks.

How do you remove moisture from a hearing aid tube?

To remove moisture from the tubing, the tubing must be disconnected from the hearing aid. Then gently blow air through the tube until it is dry. A can of compressed air from an office store works great for this.

What is a hearing aid wax trap?

A wax guard is a small plastic screen that attaches to your hearing aid and acts as a barrier to keep ear wax from building up on or in the device. It helps keep ear wax, dust, and moisture from infiltrating and clogging the microphone and receiver—highly important to prevent potential damage and malfunctioning.

How often should hearing aid domes be replaced?

The dome and Grip Tip should not be cleaned. When you need a fresh, clean dome, remove the existing dome and put on a new one. We recommend replacing the dome at least once a month or as directed by your hearing care professional.

Can hearing aid wax guards be cleaned?

The wax loop or brush from a cleaning kit are the best tools to gently scoop any wax away from the opening of the sound tip. Behind the ear hearing aids come with tubes that can also become blocked with earwax. Remove it, check for any blockages, and remove them with either a small, bendable wire or an air blower.

How do you remove ear mold from hearing aid?

Wash the hearing aid mold

  1. Make sure you are able to identify which mold is for which instrument before disconnecting them from the instruments.
  2. Disconnect the tube and mold from the hook. Hold the hook firmly, when pulling off the tube.
  3. Wash the mold and tube using mild soap.

Are all hearing aid wax guards the same size?

Are all wax guards the same? Not all hearing aid wax guards are the same. Depending on the type of hearing instrument, the size of the wax guards can vary. We would not recommend using wax guards from other manufacturers as they can potentially fall out and become lodged in the ear canal.