How Do You Clean Foam Earplugs

Cleaning and care tips.

How do you clean foam earplugs. They are made for one-time use because they get dirty really quickly and are quickly infested with bacteria. Earplugs should be cleaned by removing all earwax and contaminants prior to reinsertion. Remove any debris that you can see on the surface then rinse thoroughly under cold water.

You can try this on your disposable ear plugs but they are called disposable for reasons - they will most likely deteriorate in quality after this resulting in worse noise cancellation and you may find it more difficult to shape them into a cone. Do not immerse the electronic earplug in water or any solution. Clean the Earbud Tips.

The only thing I do to clean them is slosh them around in some warm soapy water then let them air dry. For cleaning the earplug tip follow the instructions above depending on the style. Once thats done if you still see a waxy build up dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol tap it off.

We also recommend storing your in-ear headphones in a clean case while not in use. Mix a solution of one part dishwashing liquid and five parts lukewarm water in a small bowl. If your earphones have foam covers you can also remove and clean those with warm water and soap.

Add a mild soap like dish detergent to warm water and mix until you. For reusable earplugs remove dirt and stuck-on earwax by soaking them in a small dish of hydrogen peroxide. After soaking use a cotton swab dipped in the soap mixture to give them a better cleaning.

Dont squeeze since that just hastens the foams decay. The easiest thing to do with foam earplugs is fill a small bowl full of warm water and some cleaning solution. If you dont have a lot of spare time in your hands to give your foam earplugs a thorough clean you can also use the washer or dishwasher to clean them.