Remember the old chemistry saying “like dissolves like”? This applies to getting rid of earwax as well. The best way to dissolve oils and waxes is to use other oils. [6] X Research source
You can also warm the oil by placing the bottle in hot water for about five minutes. [7] X Research source Do a test on your wrist to make sure it’s not too hot. Don’t use the microwave to heat oil. It can be difficult to evenly heat oils to the right temperature in microwaves. [8] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to source
Keep a tissue handy to clean up any excess fluid that drips down your face and neck!
Repeat the rinse 2-3 times. This gets rid of any additional earwax and helps wash out the oil! Avoid placing the bulb in the ear canal. Near the opening of the ear is close enough!
This combination of warm water and salt is what gives the saline solution its name. “Saline” means containing salt.
Repeat 2-3 times to make sure your ear is washed out thoroughly. Avoid placing the bulb in the ear canal. Near the opening of the ear will do just fine!
Repeat the rinse 2-3 times. Place the bulb near the opening of your ear, not in the ear canal.
