How to clean your hearing aid

How often should I clean my hearing aid?

It is good to clean your hearing aid every day. This helps it work well.

Here are some helpful tips:

• Wipe it with a soft cloth.
• Keep it dry. Water can hurt it.
• Check for dirt or earwax.

If you need help, ask an adult or a friend. They can show you what to do.

How can I clean earwax from my hearing aid?

Earwax can get on hearing aids. This can make them not work well.

Here is how to clean it:

• Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it.
• Use a small brush to gently clean it.
• Do not use water or other liquids.

If you need help, ask an adult or someone who knows about hearing aids.

You can also use special cleaning tools made for hearing aids.

Can I clean my hearing aid with water?

You might think about using water to clean your hearing aid.

But water can hurt your hearing aid. It's better to use a special cloth or brush.

Ask your hearing specialist for help if you're not sure. They can show you the best way to clean it.

What do I need to clean my hearing aid?

Here are some simple tools you can use to clean your hearing aid:

• A soft brush to remove dust and dirt.
• A small wire or hook to clean tiny holes.
• A small cloth to wipe it clean.
• A drying kit to keep it dry and working well.

You can ask someone to help you clean your hearing aid if you find it tricky.

How do I clean the microphone holes on my hearing aid?

The microphone holes on your hearing aid can get dirty. Keeping them clean helps your hearing aid work better. Here’s how to clean them:

• Use a soft brush. A small, soft brush can help remove dust or dirt. Be gentle!
• Try a cleaning tool. Sometimes, hearing aids come with a cleaning tool. It can help clean the small holes.
• Use a cloth. A dry cloth can wipe away dirt. Make sure the cloth is not wet.

If you need help, ask a grown-up or a friend. It’s important to keep your hearing aid clean. This will help you hear well!

How can I clean my hearing aid earpiece?

Here are simple steps to clean your hearing aid earpiece:

1. Take off the earpiece from your hearing aid.
2. Use a clean, dry cloth to gently wipe the earpiece.
3. If there is wax, use a special brush or pick to remove it.
4. Do not use water or cleaning fluids.
5. Put the earpiece back on your hearing aid.

Ask someone you trust to help if you need support. Use a magnifying glass to see better. You can also use a hearing aid cleaning kit. It has helpful tools for cleaning.

What to Do if My Hearing Aid Gets Wet

If your hearing aid gets wet, don't worry. Here are some easy steps to help you:

• Take out the battery right away. This helps stop damage.
• Gently dry your hearing aid with a soft towel.
• Do not use a hairdryer or heater. These can harm the hearing aid.
• Leave your hearing aid in a safe, dry place. Let it air dry fully.
• If you have a drying kit, use it. It can help make sure your hearing aid dries out well.
• Once dry, put in a new battery and test your hearing aid.
• If it still does not work, talk to your audiologist. They can help fix it.

Tools that might help:

• Drying Kit: A special box that helps dry your hearing aid.
• Soft Towel: A gentle cloth to dry the hearing aid.

How can I keep my hearing aid clean?

Here are some easy ways to keep your hearing aid clean:

• Wipe it every day: Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe your hearing aid.
• Keep it dry: Don't get your hearing aid wet. Take it off before you shower or swim.
• Use a case: Put your hearing aid in a case when you are not using it.
• Check for wax: Look for earwax on your hearing aid. Clean it carefully if you see any wax.

If you need help, ask a family member or friend to show you how to clean your hearing aid. You can also ask your doctor or hearing specialist for advice.

Can I use alcohol wipes to clean my hearing aid?

Can I use a hair dryer to dry my hearing aid?

A hair dryer is a tool that blows hot air. It can be too hot for a hearing aid. Heat can hurt the hearing aid and stop it from working. It is better to let the hearing aid dry by itself or use a special drying box. Ask an adult if you are not sure what to do.

How can I clean my hearing aid earmould?

Here are some easy steps to help you clean your hearing aid earmould:

1. Take the earmould off the hearing aid. This makes it easier to clean.
2. Use warm, soapy water to wash the earmould. Be gentle!
3. Rinse the earmould with clean water to get rid of soap.
4. Shake the earmould to remove extra water.
5. Use a soft towel to dry it. Make sure it is fully dry before using it again.

You can ask a family member to help you, or use a special cleaning tool made for hearing aids.

How do I keep my hearing aid safe?

Do I need to turn off my hearing aid when I clean it?

Yes, it is a good idea to turn off your hearing aid before cleaning it. This helps keep it safe.

Here is what you can do:

• Turn your hearing aid off.
• Wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
• Use a small brush to clean the small parts.

If you need help, ask someone you trust or your hearing aid specialist.

How do I clean the tube of a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid?

Here is how you can clean the tube of your BTE hearing aid:

1. Take off the tube from the hearing aid. Ask an adult to help if you need it.
2. Wash the tube in warm, soapy water. Make sure the water is not too hot.
3. Use a little brush to clean inside the tube. You can find special brushes at the store.
4. Rinse the tube with clean water. Make sure all the soap is gone.
5. Dry the tube completely. You can shake out the water and let it air dry.
6. Put the tube back on the hearing aid. Make sure it fits snugly.

Use a reminder on your calendar or ask someone to remind you when it's time to clean your hearing aid tube again.

You can also use special cleaning kits if you have them. They can make things easier.

Why does my hearing aid get blocked with earwax?

Your hearing aid might get blocked because of earwax. Earwax is normal in the ear. It can build up and block the hearing aid.

Here are some tips to help:

• Clean your hearing aid every day. Use a soft, dry cloth.
• Ask your audiologist for special cleaning tools.
• Visit your doctor if you have a lot of earwax.

How often should I clean my hearing aid?

It is good to clean your hearing aid every day. This helps it work well.

Here are some helpful tips:

• Wipe it with a soft cloth.
• Keep it dry. Water can hurt it.
• Check for dirt or earwax.

If you need help, ask an adult or a friend. They can show you what to do.

How can I clean earwax from my hearing aid?

Earwax can get on hearing aids. This can make them not work well.

Here is how to clean it:

• Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it.
• Use a small brush to gently clean it.
• Do not use water or other liquids.

If you need help, ask an adult or someone who knows about hearing aids.

You can also use special cleaning tools made for hearing aids.

Can I clean my hearing aid with water?

You might think about using water to clean your hearing aid.

But water can hurt your hearing aid. It's better to use a special cloth or brush.

Ask your hearing specialist for help if you're not sure. They can show you the best way to clean it.

What do I need to clean my hearing aid?

Here are some simple tools you can use to clean your hearing aid:

• A soft brush to remove dust and dirt.
• A small wire or hook to clean tiny holes.
• A small cloth to wipe it clean.
• A drying kit to keep it dry and working well.

You can ask someone to help you clean your hearing aid if you find it tricky.

How do I clean the microphone holes on my hearing aid?

The microphone holes on your hearing aid can get dirty. Keeping them clean helps your hearing aid work better. Here’s how to clean them:

• Use a soft brush. A small, soft brush can help remove dust or dirt. Be gentle!
• Try a cleaning tool. Sometimes, hearing aids come with a cleaning tool. It can help clean the small holes.
• Use a cloth. A dry cloth can wipe away dirt. Make sure the cloth is not wet.

If you need help, ask a grown-up or a friend. It’s important to keep your hearing aid clean. This will help you hear well!

How can I clean my hearing aid earpiece?

Here are simple steps to clean your hearing aid earpiece:

1. Take off the earpiece from your hearing aid.
2. Use a clean, dry cloth to gently wipe the earpiece.
3. If there is wax, use a special brush or pick to remove it.
4. Do not use water or cleaning fluids.
5. Put the earpiece back on your hearing aid.

Ask someone you trust to help if you need support. Use a magnifying glass to see better. You can also use a hearing aid cleaning kit. It has helpful tools for cleaning.

What to Do if My Hearing Aid Gets Wet

If your hearing aid gets wet, don't worry. Here are some easy steps to help you:

• Take out the battery right away. This helps stop damage.
• Gently dry your hearing aid with a soft towel.
• Do not use a hairdryer or heater. These can harm the hearing aid.
• Leave your hearing aid in a safe, dry place. Let it air dry fully.
• If you have a drying kit, use it. It can help make sure your hearing aid dries out well.
• Once dry, put in a new battery and test your hearing aid.
• If it still does not work, talk to your audiologist. They can help fix it.

Tools that might help:

• Drying Kit: A special box that helps dry your hearing aid.
• Soft Towel: A gentle cloth to dry the hearing aid.

How can I keep my hearing aid clean?

Here are some easy ways to keep your hearing aid clean:

• Wipe it every day: Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe your hearing aid.
• Keep it dry: Don't get your hearing aid wet. Take it off before you shower or swim.
• Use a case: Put your hearing aid in a case when you are not using it.
• Check for wax: Look for earwax on your hearing aid. Clean it carefully if you see any wax.

If you need help, ask a family member or friend to show you how to clean your hearing aid. You can also ask your doctor or hearing specialist for advice.

Can I use alcohol wipes to clean my hearing aid?

Can I use a hair dryer to dry my hearing aid?

A hair dryer is a tool that blows hot air. It can be too hot for a hearing aid. Heat can hurt the hearing aid and stop it from working. It is better to let the hearing aid dry by itself or use a special drying box. Ask an adult if you are not sure what to do.

How can I clean my hearing aid earmould?

Here are some easy steps to help you clean your hearing aid earmould:

1. Take the earmould off the hearing aid. This makes it easier to clean.
2. Use warm, soapy water to wash the earmould. Be gentle!
3. Rinse the earmould with clean water to get rid of soap.
4. Shake the earmould to remove extra water.
5. Use a soft towel to dry it. Make sure it is fully dry before using it again.

You can ask a family member to help you, or use a special cleaning tool made for hearing aids.

How do I keep my hearing aid safe?

Do I need to turn off my hearing aid when I clean it?

Yes, it is a good idea to turn off your hearing aid before cleaning it. This helps keep it safe.

Here is what you can do:

• Turn your hearing aid off.
• Wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
• Use a small brush to clean the small parts.

If you need help, ask someone you trust or your hearing aid specialist.

How do I clean the tube of a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid?

Here is how you can clean the tube of your BTE hearing aid:

1. Take off the tube from the hearing aid. Ask an adult to help if you need it.
2. Wash the tube in warm, soapy water. Make sure the water is not too hot.
3. Use a little brush to clean inside the tube. You can find special brushes at the store.
4. Rinse the tube with clean water. Make sure all the soap is gone.
5. Dry the tube completely. You can shake out the water and let it air dry.
6. Put the tube back on the hearing aid. Make sure it fits snugly.

Use a reminder on your calendar or ask someone to remind you when it's time to clean your hearing aid tube again.

You can also use special cleaning kits if you have them. They can make things easier.

Why does my hearing aid get blocked with earwax?

Your hearing aid might get blocked because of earwax. Earwax is normal in the ear. It can build up and block the hearing aid.

Here are some tips to help:

• Clean your hearing aid every day. Use a soft, dry cloth.
• Ask your audiologist for special cleaning tools.
• Visit your doctor if you have a lot of earwax.