How To Remove Silicone Ear Plugs

Remove wax or silicon ear plugs slowly and gently to allow the pressure inside and outside the ear to equalize gradually.

How to remove silicone ear plugs. Fill a clean spray bottle with a small amount of isopropyl rubbing alcohol. This will break the seal. Take the other plug with you so the doctor knows what tool to use to extract it.

I mixed 8 ounces of hot water with 1 tablespoon of Stain Solver powder. Mix the cleaning solution in a clean cup. You can then pull the plug out of your ear canal.

If the seal created between the plug and ear canal is not broken before removal damage to the inner ear may occur. For custom ear plugs and molds we let you choose to make impressions yourself using the impression kit we offer with the purchase of your custom ear product or you can visit a local audiologist to get impressions made professionally. The easiest way to clean these earplugs is to use soap and warm water.

If needed wash ear plugs in warm soapy water with a soft brush or towel. This will break the seal. Rinse clean with water.

You best bet is to go to an ENT doctor and have them look inside your ear canal and remove the object. Do not share your ear plugs with anyone else. Use soap and water for silicone rubber and vinyl plastic ear plugs.

By slowly pulling the edge away from your ear you will ease it out of position and break the seal it has formed with your ear. Between swims store your earplugs in the case they came in or a small plastic container for protection. Moldable ear plugs are made of soft materials like wax or silicone putty.