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It’s a phrase you may have heard from your doctor, audiologist or someone close to you: “You need to have your ears cleaned out!” Sounds a bit like standing at the garage with your ear canal, but in reality it’s a fairly common AND effective way to remove earwax plugs. <\/p>\n\n

In this blog, we’ll explain exactly what ear cleaning is, when it’s necessary and what you can do yourself at home if you feel a plug coming on. Spoiler: that starts with no cotton swab, but rather a smart ear cleaner like the Bebird. <\/p>\n\n

What is “getting your ears sprayed out”?<\/h2>\n\n

When spraying your ears, a doctor or assistant cleans your ear canal with warm water. This is usually done with some kind of syringe or pump, with which they gently flush lukewarm water into your ear. The purpose? To loosen wax that has accumulated and flush it out. <\/p>\n\n

It sounds exciting, but it’s generally painless. You hear some splashing, feel some tickling, and often – if it works well – an impressive chunk of earwax comes out. Not the most charming moment of your life, but it does help you hear a lot better afterwards. <\/p>\n\n

Why earwax sometimes accumulates<\/h2>\n\n

Earwax in itself is not filth at all. In fact, it is useful stuff. It protects your ear canal from dirt, dust, bacteria and dehydration. For most people, the body drains earwax naturally: slowly to the outside, where you can simply remove it with a washcloth. <\/p>\n\n

But sometimes that system doesn’t work quite right. This can be due to: <\/p>\n\n