How to Clean Mold From a Hearing Aid
Hearing aids are vital instruments for thousands of people of all ages. In fact, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America, one in 10 Americans suffers from hearing loss and uses a hearing aid. That said, many hearing aid users do not experience the highest sound quality due to the fact that their hearing aids are not kept as clean as they should be. Mold can sometimes form within the hearing aid, reducing the device's effectiveness.
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Things You'll Need
- Cloth
- Water
- Toothpick
- Hearing aid dryer (optional)
- Rubbing alcohol (optional)
Instructions
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Instructions
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Dampen a clean cloth with warm water. Wring the cloth to rid it of excess water. Use the cloth to wipe the front and back of your ear molds. It may be easier to clean the molds if you first detach them from the actual hearing device. Continue to wipe the molds until wax and debris are removed.
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If it has been a while since your last cleaning, or if there is an exceptional amount of build-up on your ear molds, you may want to use rubbing alcohol in conjunction with water when wiping the ear molds clean. Using a toothpick to gently remove any excess debris from the crevices of your hearing aid can also be useful. Be careful to not damage your hearing aid when cleaning with a toothpick.
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To prevent accumulation of mold and other harmful bacteria, you may want to use a hearing aid dryer, such as Dry & Store®, which is a conditioning system used for a variety of hearing devices, including cochlear implant equipment, traditional hearing aids, ear monitors and noise maskers. Every night, place your hearing device in the conditioning unit, which removes moisture and dries earwax. The system also works to deodorize your hearing device and kill germs, all of which can lead to the growth of mold in your hearing aid.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not soak your ear molds in rubbing alcohol. Long-term exposure to rubbing alcohol can actually break down the material used in soft ear molds.
