Top 10 Natural Ways to Remove Ear Wax at Home

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7. Almond Oil

This is another light oil that is good for removing ear wax.

Fill an eye dropper with almond oil that is at room temperature.

Put 5 drops of the oil into the affected ear.

Allow the oil to sit inside the ear for about 15 minutes.

Tilt your head and remove both the oil and the wax with a clean cloth.

8. Baking Soda

This is a great remedy to remove excess wax from the ears.

Mix ¼ teaspoon of baking soda into two tablespoons of water.

Put 3 or 4 drops of this solution in the affected ear.

Allow to sit for about 10 minutes.

Flush out the solution with warm water in a rubber-bulb syringe.

You should see the wax come out but if not, clean the ear with a dry cloth.

9. Warm Water

If the wax buildup isn’t too big and the wax isn’t too hard, simply flushing the ear with warm water should remove it.

Fill a rubber-bulb syringe with slightly warm water.

Tilt your head and pull on the outer part of the ear to straighten out the ear canal.

Put a small amount of water into the ear and allow to sit for one minute.

Flush the ear with the remaining water in the syringe.

Dry with a clean cloth.

10. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

No, you aren’t going to pour these in your ear, but rather you will use this to try to prevent a buildup in the first place. One of the most common causes of wax buildup is a deficiency in omega-3. You can buy these supplements in any health food store. Take a directed.

If you are still unable to remove the wax, see your doctor. You should also see a doctor if you have acute ear pain, fever, or drainage from the ear.

Sources:

Uhs.berkeley.edu

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