OHbaby! Forums : Ear cleaning (adults) https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:28:29 +0000 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:55:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=17876 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I use cotton buds every month...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=404449&title=ear-cleaning-adults#404449 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 17876
Posted: 05 June 2008 at 1:55pm

I use cotton buds every month or so. But I have to wet the buds first as the feel/squeaky sound that dry cotton makes absolutely grosses me out (think nails down chalk boards).

I clean the outside of Joshua's ears, but don't ever get the bud inside his ear.]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:55:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=404449&title=ear-cleaning-adults#404449 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I use my finger in the shower!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=404443&title=ear-cleaning-adults#404443 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 17876
Posted: 05 June 2008 at 1:51pm

I use my finger in the shower! Not nearly as clean as you ladies

I really need to do Hannah's ears... hers are grosssss. She refuses to be submerged in water these days ]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:51:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=404443&title=ear-cleaning-adults#404443 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : We both use them in all parts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=404418&title=ear-cleaning-adults#404418 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 17876
Posted: 05 June 2008 at 1:35pm

We both use them in all parts of the ear..and Ethan has special baby ones.. I have an inner ear problem but have never had infection or anything or needed them syringed or anything.. ]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:35:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=404418&title=ear-cleaning-adults#404418 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I used to use cotton buds until...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=403036&title=ear-cleaning-adults#403036 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 17876
Posted: 04 June 2008 at 11:48am

I used to use cotton buds until I managed to push some wax into the ear and had to have it syringed out. The feeling of water being pumped into my ear was yuck!
The doctor told me off for using cotton buds (but I still do sometimes)]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:48:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=403036&title=ear-cleaning-adults#403036 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : Am with queenbean. I had a very...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402935&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402935 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 17876
Posted: 04 June 2008 at 10:32am

Am with queenbean. I had a very passionate, though slightly odd, audiology lecturer who showed us lots of photos and scans of people who had used lots of weird and wonderful things that resulted in ear wax impaction, production of more wax, and perforation of the ear drum. Since then (10 years ago), I've never touched a cotton bud. I use a flannel (or my finger - sorry!) to clean what I can feel but don't go fishing for wax.]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:32:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402935&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402935 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : Yeah, wax is definitely a cleaning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402895&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402895 Author: queenbean
Subject: 17876
Posted: 04 June 2008 at 10:01am

Yeah, wax is definitely a cleaning mechanism, and in theory is supposed to move dust and dirt out of the ear but for some people it just builds up. Cotton buds are actually fine as long as you don't go jamming them right in there, I've seen so many cases of bleeding canals and a few cotton tips which have fallen off and gotten stuck down there, gets infected and gross If you get heaps of wax, I wouldn't recommend buds either as they definitely cause wax impaction.

Hehe at the Shrek candle, I love those movies.


]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:01:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402895&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402895 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : Yep I believe ears are self cleaning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402736&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402736 Author: Kels
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 11:32pm

Yep I believe ears are self cleaning so never clear out mine with a cotton bud or my kids. I do however clean the outa ear as it get shampoo and condition etc in there. I just dont use anything in the ear for me or my kids.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:32:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402736&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402736 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : Lol. My mum always said to me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402725&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402725 Author: LuluBelle85
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 11:15pm

Lol. My mum always said to me 'Never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear'.

But... I love cleaning my ears with cotton buds. I'm not sure if it actually does any cleaning, but I feel cleaner afterwards. Lol.

I used to have to have mine syringed once a year when I was a kid, a trait which my mother says runs in the family (as a couple of my uncles were the same).

*shrug* ]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:15:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402725&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402725 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : Oh and yes, I do use cotton buds....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402539&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402539 Author: FionaS
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 9:09pm

Oh and yes, I do use cotton buds. I don't believe my ear wax has a personality and hence do not think it will be offended by being pushed and proded despite what the ad says.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:09:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402539&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402539 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I do mine every 2 or 3 days too,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402537&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402537 Author: FionaS
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 9:08pm

I do mine every 2 or 3 days too, when I wash my hair. I have never cleaned Elles...never seen any sign of wax. DH says he never does his.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:08:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402537&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402537 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I do mine with a cotton bud every...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402534&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402534 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 9:06pm

I do mine with a cotton bud every time I shower, I hate the feeling of water in my ears. DP just had his suctioned out last week, a dr in the UK (where hes from) told him the wax build up was the ears way of protecting themselves (he was a DJ so very noisy job). He used to get them syringed out but the nurse told him ACC doesn't allow them to do it anymore and he had to go to an ear specialst health place.

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:06:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402534&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402534 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I use a hair clip... sorry ladies....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402487&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402487 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:36pm

I use a hair clip... sorry ladies. Dosen't push the wax in. Don't do it often, my ears are fine. I clean round the outside of mine and the kids ears with a facecloth, but don't clean the wax out, I was told not to by both my dr and practice nurse? I just clean what I can see with a clean tissue on my wee finger, like the doc said.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:36:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402487&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402487 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I use a baby cotton bud around...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402483&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402483 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:34pm

I use a baby cotton bud around Josh's ear as that is waxy.

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:34:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402483&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402483 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : you should only be cleaning the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402475&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402475 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:32pm

you should only be cleaning the outside bit of the ear not in the canal anyway with a damp flannel.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:32:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402475&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402475 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : So if cotton buds aren&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402454&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402454 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:20pm

So if cotton buds aren't the way to go how shoud we be cleaning our ears (and our kids ears)? Please don't say hairclips

I'm a regular cotton bud user for myself and for Michaela who has always been a wax factory.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:20:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402454&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402454 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I do mine when I remember or when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402436&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402436 Author: Maya
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:10pm

I do mine when I remember or when they get waxy and bug me, Willie is forever poking cotton buds into his ears, he must clean them almost daily I reckon. Strange man.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:10:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402436&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402436 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : .Mel wrote:I knew a lady that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402432&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402432 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:07pm

Originally posted by .Mel .Mel wrote:

I knew a lady that used a hair clip one of those bobbie pin types, she was a nurse too and swore it was a better way to clean than using cotton buds.


the doc told me to so that too. cotton buds push the wax in deeper and it is probably not good to clean them that often as the was is there for a reason, but i cant remember what it is.. ]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:07:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402432&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402432 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : those Shrek candles!!! Funny,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402418&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402418 Author: Andie
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 7:58pm

 those Shrek candles!!!

Funny, we have a similar argument here - DH believes nothing should ever be poked in as ear as they're self-cleaning (and he's never had any probs).  I on the other hand am a big fan of the cotton tips... because it feels so right! 

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:58:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402418&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402418 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I&#039;m every couple of days...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402411&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402411 Author: .Mel
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 7:55pm

I'm every couple of days too, I do the kids each time they have a bath.

I knew a lady that used a hair clip one of those bobbie pin types, she was a nurse too and swore it was a better way to clean than using cotton buds.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:55:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402411&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402411 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : Thanks queenbean What is the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402386&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402386 Author: pepsi
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 7:40pm

Thanks queenbean What is the deal with cotton buds anyway, is it just a problem if people use them too far in or what?

So I guess my DH is just a waxy mofo..kind of reminds me of Shrek when he makes than candle out of his ear wax hehe ewww.... ]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:40:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402386&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402386 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : Heya, Thought I might comment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402373&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402373 Author: queenbean
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 7:33pm

Heya,

Thought I might comment since this is kinda in my field. Whether you get blocked ears or not really has little to do with if you clean your ears with cotton buds (and I'm supposed to say you shouldn't do that, but then I'd be a hypocrite ) Some people just make more wax than others unfortunately. If your DH can find an ear nurse to suction his ears, it's far better and safer than having your ears syringed.




]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:33:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402373&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402373 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : busymum wrote: Also, having...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402299&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402299 Author: pepsi
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:38pm

Originally posted by busymum busymum wrote:


Also, having showers vs baths will impact it as soaking in the bath can clean them out.


Funny, cause that's what DH said too! He has baths every night with Alyssa - whereas I have showers. ]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:38:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402299&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402299 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I do mine whenever they feel gunky...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402296&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402296 Author: busymum
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:36pm

I do mine whenever they feel gunky but it's not that often, maybe once every couple of months? Far less regular than cutting my fingernails. I've never had probs with blockages. I've heard that they are bad as well but I thought that was only if you went in too far? I've never heard of anyone doing it daily or even weekly before lol!

Also, having showers vs baths will impact it as soaking in the bath can clean them out.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:36:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402296&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402296 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I&#039;m a cotton bub user as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402286&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402286 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:31pm

I'm a cotton bub user as well and haven't had any problems either. Dh does the same as well. I do it every few days and I have no idea how often DH does it.

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:31:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402286&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402286 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I&#039;m the same as you Pepsi,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402282&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402282 Author: caraMel
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:23pm

I'm the same as you Pepsi, every couple of days with a cotton bud.
Dh uses cotton buds too but not as often. Maybe every couple of weeks.
Neither of us have had problems with blockages or anything else.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:23:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402282&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402282 <![CDATA[Ear cleaning (adults) : I have a question for you ladies....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402278&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402278 Author: pepsi
Subject: 17876
Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:19pm

I have a question for you ladies. How often do you and/or your partner clean your ears, and do you use cotton buds?

Personally I tend to clean mine with cotton buds every couple of days - They aren't particularly dirty, I just like that they feel cleaner 'n stuff.. This is just something I have always done since I was a child and my mum is the same (although she does hers daily).

DH on the other hand never uses cotton buds until his ears are feeling really blocked. This time around they got so blocked, after 3 days of feeling like he can't hear out of one ear and using the chemist drops, he had to go to the doc who syringed a huge blob out . He has always gone on about the fact that he was told it is really bad to use cotton buds cause they can damage your ears.

My ex was also the same and never used cotton buds. Both guys have had bad ear blockages and I myself have never had such problems... I'm guessing because I clean my ears?

So... what do you reckon?. What is the norm around here?]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:19:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17876&PID=402278&title=ear-cleaning-adults#402278