{"id":1527,"date":"2020-09-16T17:26:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T21:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlestonhearing.com\/?p=1527"},"modified":"2020-09-22T11:41:43","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T15:41:43","slug":"how-to-properly-clean-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/how-to-properly-clean-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Clean Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are a significant investment in time and money. Under ideal circumstances, your hearing aids should last you about five years \u2013 but only if you commit to taking care of them. A major part of making sure your hearing aids are well cared for is ensuring they are properly cleaned. Follow our tips below to safely and effectively clean your devices.<\/p>\n<h2>Hearing Aid Cleaning Tools<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"cleaning hearing aids\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-pixabay-48889.jpg\" alt=\"map cleaning floor\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1532\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truhearing.com\/more-resources\/clean-care-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Clean and Care for Your Hearing Aids | TruHearing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In order to clean your devices properly<\/a>, you need the right tools. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wax removal brush<\/li>\n<li>Soft, clean, dry cloth<\/li>\n<li>Wire loop\/wax pick<\/li>\n<li>Vent cleaner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tools can be purchased individually or in a multitool.<\/p>\n<h2>Hearing Aid Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n<p>Before we review how to clean each <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/hearing-aids\/\">popular hearing aid style<\/a>, we\u2019ll review some <em>don\u2019ts <\/em>of cleaning your hearing aid.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t use water to clean the devices or get them wet in any way, as this can damage the delicate electronics within.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use any chemical solutions or cleaning wipes that aren\u2019t made for hearing aids.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t insert anything into the microphone or receiver ports, and make sure you don\u2019t push wax or dirt into the openings.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t clean your hearing aids near a sink, toilet or over a hard surface, as they can be dropped all too easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cleaning an ITE Hearing Aid<\/h2>\n<p>Below are the steps for cleaning an in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush the microphone cover, receiver and vent openings to remove debris.<\/li>\n<li>Use the wire loop\/wax pick to remove stubborn residue from the air vent.<\/li>\n<li>Run a vent cleaner carefully through the opening in each direction (large vents only).<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down the entire hearing aid with a soft cloth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cleaning a BTE Hearing Aid<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the steps for cleaning a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush the hearing aid to remove debris.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the earmold from the hook.<\/li>\n<li>Brush the earmold, then use the wire loop\/wax pick to remove stubborn residue.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down the hearing aid and earmold with a soft cloth.<\/li>\n<li>Wash the earmold with warm water and soap as needed, but make sure it\u2019s completely dry before reattaching it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cleaning a RIC Hearing Aid<\/h2>\n<p>Below is a guide for cleaning your receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush the hearing aid to remove debris.<\/li>\n<li>Use your thumbs to massage the dome tip and work out stubborn material.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down the hearing aid with a soft cloth.<\/li>\n<li>Replace the dome as needed (when it appears worn or misshapen, or if there is buildup that can\u2019t be removed).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about cleaning your hearing aids or to schedule an appointment with an audiologist, <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/contact\/\">call The Hearing &amp; Balance Center<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn More About Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/strategies-for-listening-to-music-while-wearing-hearing-aids\/\">Strategies for Listening to Music While Wearing Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/waiting-to-get-hearing-aids-can-cause-health-problems\/\">Waiting to Get Hearing Aids Can Cause Health Problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/why-hearing-aids-make-good-financial-sense\/\">Why Hearing Aids Make Good Financial Sense<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are a significant investment in time and money. Under ideal circumstances, your hearing aids should last you about five years \u2013 but only if you commit to taking care of them. A major part of making sure your hearing aids are well cared for is ensuring they are properly cleaned. 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