How To Clean Foam Earplugs

When it comes to earplugs particularly when the dangerous substances on the face of a foam earplug are present or ingested in the body it can touch the skin.

How to clean foam earplugs. Earplugs should be cleaned by removing all earwax and contaminants prior to reinsertion. The problem is I always make a ton of noise when I try and remove them. If they stop working they may not be broken.

Inspect as outlined in the manufacturers instructions. 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. The more you wear the earplugs the higher the chances they produce pollutants.

After soaking use a cotton swab dipped in the soap mixture to give them a better cleaning. For cleaning the earplug tip follow the instructions above depending on the style. Soap can work well but hydrogen peroxide is also recommended by many audiologists.

For a deeper clean you can wash these types of earplugs in warm soapy water. Place the earplugs in the water and rub them around with your fingers or a soft cloth to remove the dirt. If your earphones have foam covers you can also remove and clean those with warm water and soap.

Of course if the earplugs have a storage container than you need to clean it as well. Remove any debris that you can see on the surface then rinse thoroughly under cold water. Reusable earplugs may be washed in mild soap and warm water and allowed to air dry.

Remove the foam tip Wash the foam tips with soap and water. I leave maybe 15 of the plug so like 3 mm or 4 mm out of the ear canal so I have something to touch when I take them out. Hold for 30-40 seconds until the earplug fully expands in your ear canal.