Cleaning the ears on a regular basis is pivotal part of our hygiene; however, a lot of people tend to forget this part, which usually results in clogged earwax and other ear-related issues. Though the most common item for ear cleaning is a Q-tip, according to newest findings, they are not the safest and most effective wax removal method. Instead, you should try this potent natural remedy.
What Is Earwax Build-up?
Earwax or cerumen is a natural substance produced as part of the body’s defense mechanism against bacteria and other foreign particles. It acts as a natural lubricant that traps the dirt while reducing the growth of bacteria. Earwax removal should not be done on a regular basis but only as and when required. It is a natural protection for the inner ear and eardrum.
Clean Ears With Hydrogen Peroxide
- 3% hydrogen peroxide solution
- Water
- Cotton ball
- Mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water to make a solution.
- Tilt your head sideways, with your wax-filled ear facing the ceiling. Using the cotton ball, squeeze some of this solution in your blocked ear.
- Let it settle for some time. Now, tilt your head towards the floor so that the extra solution can trickle out.
A single use of this remedy should give relief from the blocked ear.
Even though it has a chemical name, hydrogen peroxide is absolutely natural. It is merely water reinforced with additional oxygen. All living organisms produce hydrogen peroxide naturally as a natural immune response to infection. Hydrogen peroxide bought from the medical store is chemically produced by passing compressed gas through a water solution. It can be used to remove earwax. It is also a disinfectant that will keep ear infections at bay.
Coconut Oil For Earwax
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Dropper
What You Have To Do
- Lightly warm up the oil and using the dropper, pour a few drops slowly in the affected ear.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes. Now, tilt your head to remove the melted ear wax.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this process if required.
Why This Works
Coconut oil is very useful to get rid of earwax. It contains medium chain fatty acids similar to sebum, and hence can be used without any worry. As it is also natural and effective against microbes, it lowers the risk of any infection. It may actually kill a wide range of harmful bacteria that accumulate due to the wax build-up.
White Vinegar and Rubbing Alcohol Solution
You will need:
One part white vinegar
One part rubbing alcohol
Preparation and application: Mix the two ingredients well and then take a tsp of it and pour it into the ear and tilt the head to the opposite side. Hold the pose for a minute before you sit upright and allow the content to come out of the ear. Do the same with the other ear.
For optimal effect, repeat the process twice per day.
The Benefits of the Remedy
White vinegar possesses antibiotic and antimicrobial characteristics and it is great against infections
Rubbing alcohol is able to remove 85 percent of bad bacteria that it encounters. It will cleanse the ears thoroughly
It is effective against buildup of wax and mild and moderate ear infections. For more serious issues, always consult your physician.
Clean Ears With Baby Oil
You Will Need
- Baby oil
- Dropper
- Cotton ball
What You Have To Do
- Put a few drops of the baby oil with a dropper or a cotton ball into the blocked ear.
- Block the opening of the ear by using another cotton ball. This way, excess oil will not ooze out. Remove the cotton ball from the ear after some time.
How Often You Should Do This
This home remedy can be used every few weeks.
Why This Works
Baby oil is a mineral oil with the addition of a mild, soothing fragrance. Mineral oil is a by-product of petroleum. It is an effective moisturizer and lubricant and softens earwax in no time, making it easy to remove.
Earwax Removal With Saline Water
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ cup warm water
- Cotton ball
What You Have To Do
- Mix the salt in the warm water. Let it dissolve completely.
- Soak the cotton ball in this saline solution. Tilt your head so that the blocked ear faces the ceiling. Now, squeeze a few drops of the water into the ear.
- Wait for a while till the water has penetrated into the ear canal. Do not change your position.
- After a few minutes, tilt your head and bring your blocked ear towards the floor so that you are able to drain out the saline water completely.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat as required. The hardened wax should come out quite easily.
Why This Works
Saline water dissolves the earwax as efficiently as strong ear drops that are recommended by doctors
