Cleansing your hearing aids 082

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Hearing aids which fit in the ear.

before you retire for the night when removing your hearing aid you should vigilantly wipe down with a dry cloth or tissue. It's also wise to good sound audiology spend some time inspecting the area of the hearing aid that fits in to the ear canal because it is likely that a of ear wax might have occurred. If this is the case then you'll have to remove the wax. You should receive a cleaning tool which can be used to achieve this which usually takes the shape of a pick or a brush when you ordered the hearing aids or you could also use a brush.

Reading aids which fir behind the head.

Just like the aforementioned, the task is comparable. But, the key difference being that the ear form which fits to the ear which is generally made from Lucite or silicon which is non-electrical and therefore can be cleaned in mild soapy water. Before washing it is vital that you ensure the earpiece is disconnected from the behind the ear section to ensure the part of the hearing aid does not get wet. Dry the head piece correctly before using and also make certain that the tube is away from water. Take note that the tube may have to be changed following a period of time usually 3 to 6 months whilst the mobility may be lost.

Things to not do

1. Clean the hearing aid with solvents or alcohol as this could cause the materials where the aid is built to break down. You can buy special washing fluids made to clean hearing aids.

2. Dont allow electrical part of the hearing aid get wet. Avoid wearing the aid when showering of bathing.

3. Try not to decline the hearing aid, particularly on the hard floor as the hearing aid may be caused by this to break.