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How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide for Earwax Removal, Plus a Step-by-Step Guide

Earwax (cerumen) protects the inside of your ears from irritation and infection. As the body makes new wax, the old earwax usually drains out of your ears naturally. Sometimes earwax can build up and ...
The Daily Gazette

Hydrogen peroxide is too harsh for ears

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you said that using peroxide in the ear is a bad home remedy. Would you please expand on this subject? My children grew up with me using peroxide to clean excessive ...
AOL

Why using Q-Tips to clean your ears can be more harmful than helpful

Hygiene is a major key to remaining healthy and happy. Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ears. These items ...
Herald & Review

Dear Dr. Roach: Hydrogen peroxide is too harsh for at-home use in ears

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you said that using peroxide in the ear is a bad home remedy. Would you please expand on this subject? My children grew up with me using peroxide to clean excessive ...
CNET

3 Safer Ways to Clean Your Ears That Don’t Involve a Q-Tip

Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can’t really get inside your ear canal with your ...