At Home Care Tips for Hearing Aids

Having hearing aids fitted by your audiologist can be a life-changing experience and brings many positive benefits to your life. But, to continue gaining all the benefits of wearing hearing aids, you need to ensure that they are looked after properly. Hearing aids may be small, but they utilize advanced technology to enhance your hearing. Like all technology, hearing aids need to be looked after to work at their best.

Here at Professional Hearing Aid Service, we encourage you to bring your hearing aids in for us to carry out routine maintenance and repairs to keep them working effectively. In addition to this, taking great care of your hearing aids at home is crucial to ensure your hearing aids continue to work effectively. With proper care at home, you will help maximize the useful life of your hearing aids for as long as possible.

Here are some helpful home care tips for hearing aids to keep them working at their best!

Regular Cleaning

Your hearing aids need to be cleaned at the end of each day, so making this part of your bedtime routine is a great way to get into the habit of carrying out a daily clean. Keeping your hearing aids clean is crucial to keep them working well, but you will need to take care to ensure they are not accidentally damaged during the cleaning process. 

Before you begin cleaning, you will need to wash your hands before handling your hearing aids. Next, you will need to ensure you have the right tools for the job. Using a wax pick and a brush specifically designed for hearing aids are helpful tools for hearing aid cleaning.

The wax pick and brush can be used to carefully remove any debris that may have accumulated in the opening of your hearing aid to prevent it from damaging the receiver. Finally, the hearing aid should be wiped over with a clean, dry cloth to remove any further debris.

Keep Them Dry

Keeping your hearing aids away from water and excessive humidity is essential to keep them in good working order. Hearing aids can be easily damaged when exposed to water, which can create a range of problems. Like all electronic devices, hearing aids and water do not mix. Water can damage the delicate contacts and components of the hearing aid and if it gets very wet, the hearing aid may be permanently damaged. 

When you are around water, such as at the pool or even at home and in your bathroom, removing your hearing aids and ensuring they are safely away from the water is wise. Storing your hearing aids in their case when you are around water can help you prevent them from accidentally getting wet and will keep them protected.

If your hearing aid does get wet, the first thing to do is to remove the battery. Leaving the battery in the wet hearing aid can cause it to corrode and damage the entire hearing aid. Removing any excess water by wiping over the hearing aid with a clean, dry cloth is the next thing to do. Leaving the battery door open and allowing the hearing aid to air dry will help it to dry out quickly. Once it is dry, you may want to put a new battery in the hearing aid and test to see if it works.

Remove Earwax

Removing earwax from both your ears and your hearing aid is essential to keep them working as they should. Earwax can enter the opening of the hearing aid and cause issues if it is not removed. If you have noticed a reduction in the sound quality and it appears muffled, earwax could be to blame.

Earwax in the hearing aid can also cause a whistling noise and could even damage the hearing aid if it is left to build up. Carefully removing the wax from your hearing aid using the pick and brush should help to resolve the issue and improve the sound quality once again.

Learn More About Professional Hearing Aid Service

If you need any further assistance with your hearing aids or would like some additional guidance on hearing aid care tips, we are here to help. At Professional Hearing Aid Service, we can provide you with all the help and advice you need to take the best care of your hearing aids. To learn more, contact us today at 202-785-8704, and our friendly team will be happy to help.