{"id":3520,"date":"2021-04-09T20:52:02","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T20:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/?p=3520"},"modified":"2024-07-30T17:55:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T17:55:11","slug":"how-to-care-for-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/how-to-care-for-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are complex electronic devices with many hard-working and moving parts. Since they are your connection to the world around you, making sure they are working well is crucial. Below is a breakdown of how you should clean and care <a href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for your hearing aids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>The Do\u2019s of Hearing Aid Care<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/couple-relaxing-hearing-aids-768x512-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"294\" class=\"wp-image-3865  alignright\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you are spending your day hiking in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portland.gov\/parks\/forest-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest Park<\/a> or sitting at your dining room table working from home, your hearing aids are exposed to a lot of dirt, sweat and earwax. Making sure to clean your hearing aids every day is crucial for long-term success. Having the right tools for the job can ensure you\u2019re working smarter, not harder. These tools include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vent cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>Wax pick or wire loop.<\/li>\n<li>Wax removal brush.<\/li>\n<li>Clean, dry, soft cloth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may purchase these pieces individually or opt to buy a hearing aid cleaning kit. If you are in a pinch or would rather use items you already have, the following may be used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A child\u2019s size soft-bristle toothbrush<\/li>\n<li>Disinfecting wipes (only if they are approved for use on hearing aids)<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol-free cleaner (only if it is approved for use on hearing aids)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should incorporate a daily and weekly cleaning regimen into your normal routine. At least once a day you should brush away any wax or debris from the microphone and wipe down the body of the hearing aid using a soft cloth. About once a week you should set aside time for a more thorough cleaning. This includes removing earwax buildup with a wax pick or wire loop and changing out the wax guard.<\/p>\n<p>Always treat your hearing aids like the delicate devices they are. This means you should handle them with care, and when working on them, make sure to do so over a soft surface. This ensures if they do fall from your hands, they will land somewhere safe. Putting a towel down on the counter works well.<\/p>\n<h2>The Don\u2019ts of Hearing Aid Care<\/h2>\n<p>While cleaning your hearing aids may seem simple enough, it is important to follow the directions outlined below. Deviating from these steps can cause damage. Do not:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/how-to-save-wet-electronics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use water<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use a chemical solution.<\/li>\n<li>Use a cleaner not specifically formulated for use on hearing aids.<\/li>\n<li>Insert anything into the microphone (that will push the debris into the hearing aid rather than helping to remove it).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about how to correctly clean your hearing aids or to <a href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule an appointment with a hearing aid professional<\/a>, contact PDX ENT today.<\/p>\n<h2>Learn More About Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/how-to-properly-clean-your-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Properly Clean Your Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/hearing-aid-specialist-in-portland-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hearing Aid Specialist In Portland Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/what-hearing-aid-style-is-right-for-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Hearing Aid Style is Right for Me?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids are complex electronic devices with many hard-working and moving parts. Since they are your connection to the world around you, making sure they are working well is crucial. Below is a breakdown of how you should clean and care for your hearing aids. 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