How Do I Get Water Out of My Ears?
Getting water in your ear is merely a nuisance to most, but some people are more susceptible to infections than others. For these people leaving water in the ear can damage the ear drums or cause throat and sinus infections. There are simple solutions to this annoying problem.
Instructions
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Methods to Removing the Water
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Hop to it. One way to get water out of your ear is to stand on one foot and hop with your ear tilted toward the ground. Try this for a minute or so. If it doesn't work move on to the next solution.
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Use alcohol. It's not good to put cotton swabs in your ears as you may damage the ear drums. Instead take a cotton ball that has been lightly dampened with alcohol and rub it around the ear. This should help evaporate the water within 30 to 60 minutes. You can also use a solution called Swimmer's Ear, available at drug stores.
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Use an ear dryer. People who are in the water a lot--scuba divers, surfers and swimmers--can use Mack's Ear Dryer, a rechargeable ear dryer. This gadget is especially useful for kids who are prone to ear infections.
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Tips & Warnings
If you use the hopping method make sure that you don't do it on uneven terrain that could make you slip.
