Hearing Aid Care And Maintenance For Your Device

Knowing how to care for your hearing aid is an important part of owning one and having it last as long as it should. Different aids may have different instructions so it is important to find out about your particular device. Whether you have a behind-the-ear model or an in-the-ear, you should know how to take care of them.

If you have an in-the- ear hearing aid then you should take out your aids before bed and wipe them well with a clothe. You will want to check your device for wax build-up as it can affect the productivity of the device. If you find any you will want to clean it with the tools given or even possibly a toothbrush. It might include a wire pick which may not clean out the channel as well as you would like because it could push the wax in. When you are done cleaning it you will want to put them in the case leaving open the battery door to possibly extend the battery and keep out moisture that could have come about from being in the canal.

If you have a behind-the-ear hearing aid the process to clean them will be similar. The difference will be in the anatomy of this type. This type of device has an ear mold as part of it. This portion of the aids does not have any electronics as a part of it so you will be able to clean the ear mold with soap and water. You should use a mild soap. The mold as well as the tubing should then be dried carefully. In order to get all of the water out of the tubing, you can blow in one end.

There are several do's and don'ts when it comes to caring for your hearing aid. If you do not have a waterproof device, you should be careful to never get it wet. If your device gets damp, you can dry it out by opening the battery door or you could use a hair dryer on it. Make sure that you hold it at least 18 inches from the device. Heat can damage aids, so you should never use any other form of heat to dry a device. Be careful to keep them out of the sun as well. Dropping aids can cause them damage especially if they are dropped on a hard floor or surface. If there are young children around you should be very careful about caring for the device also making sure not to let the small batteries get into their hands. If you use hairspray, make sure to put your aids in after you spray your hair so that the product will not accumulate on the microphone.

Hopefully these tips will help you as you take care of your aids. It is of course important for you to check all areas with the professional who sold you your hearing aid or one who knows about them.