{"id":3736,"date":"2018-01-19T15:22:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T23:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseprovidence.org\/?p=3736"},"modified":"2018-01-19T15:22:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T23:22:21","slug":"how-do-you-clean-your-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/how-do-you-clean-your-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Clean Your Hearing Aid?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cleaning Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n

Like most electronics or expensive suede shoes, hearing aids cannot get wet. But what about cleaning them, you may find yourself wondering.<\/p>\n

Since hearing aids spend their days in a damp and dirty ear, they have<\/em> to be cleaned.<\/p>\n

You are right \u2013 they do! Cleaning your hearing aids<\/strong> is an important part of routine maintenance. But you have to do it carefully.<\/p>\n

Routine Maintenance Procedures<\/h2>\n

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Your Los Angeles audiologist<\/a> agrees that cleaning your hearing aid daily is probably the most important thing you can do to prolong the device\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe all surfaces. We can\u2019t emphasize this enough – do not use water, solvents, cleaning fluids or alcohol to clean your hearing aid.<\/p>\n

Instead, opt for a soft, dry cloth and a multi-use tool, which consists of a wire loop, magnet and brush.<\/p>\n

You should be able to remove any dust, dirt, debris or earwax from the device with just these two tools. No need for a washing machine.<\/p>\n

In addition to not cleaning<\/a> the device with water, it is important to prevent the hearing aid from getting wet from other activities.<\/p>\n

Take the device out before you shower, bathe, swim, take a dip in the hot tub, etc.<\/p>\n

Always apply hairspray and facial lotions before<\/em> you put your hearing aids in for the day.<\/p>\n

Troubleshooting Tips<\/h2>\n

Even with your best efforts, sometimes things will still go wrong with your hearing aid.<\/p>\n

Before driving all the way down to our Los Angeles<\/a> office, try to resolve<\/a> the issue at home by following these steps:<\/p>\n