Ear wax is an essential part of our bodies. Ear wax is produced in the ear to protect your eardrum against bacteria and germs. Ear wax is vital for healthy ears. It protects the eardrum from dirt, ...

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This is Explainer, a column that answers questions we all have (or should have). As someone who regularly “cleans” my ear canals with cotton swabs, a question hangs over me basically every day: How ...

While Q-tip buyers aren’t supposed to use them to clean their ears, one man says he used a whole box to clean his. And he did so unapologetically. In a video with over 2.3 million views, TikToker Hank ...

Hygiene is a major key to remaining healthy and happy. Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ears. These items ...

If you want to keep your eardrum intact, sticking a Q-Tip in your ear is a bad idea. In 2017, the American Academy of Otolaryngology revised its guidelines for earwax care to advise against using ...

Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your ...