Cleaning and Maintenance

Make a habit of cleaning your hearing instruments on a daily basis. Using a small brush (often provided), remove earwax or other particles that may have accumulated around the canal, volume control or battery compartment. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Never use solvents, cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument.

Because your hearing instruments are so small and delicate, it’s a good idea to perform cleaning tasks over a soft cloth laid on a table or desk. This will reduce the risk of damage should you drop the instrument.

Once people are used to wearing their instruments, they occasionally forget they have them in. Always check to make sure you’ve removed your instruments before swimming, showering or applying hairspray. It’s a good idea to check your pockets before washing clothes as well.

If your hearing instruments do get wet, don’t try to dry them in an oven, microwave, or with a hair dryer—the heat will damage them. Instead, dispose of the batteries and place the instruments on a towel in a safe place, leaving the battery doors open to promote air drying.