You have invested in better hearing. Now, how do you make sure your hearing aids last as long as possible?

Your Hearing Aids sit behind your ears or in ear canal every day aiding you to hear effortlessly. But in doing so they are exposed to moisture, wax, dust and sweat. Such environmental factors can cause wear and tear of your device. At our clinics, we see patients whose hearing aids have lasted for years as they took good care of them, we also see devices that stop working early due to neglect.

This guide walks you through simple habits to protect your investment.

Why Daily Care Matters

Your hearing aids live in a warm, moist environment filled with earwax. These three things are the natural enemies of any electronic device. Without proper care, you may experience muffled sound, whistling, frequent battery drain, or complete device failure. The good news is that preventing these problems takes only a few minutes each day.

Daily Habits (Five Minutes Every Evening)


Before you go to bed, carefully clean surface of each aid with a soft, dry cloth. Pay attention to any nooks and crannies where wax could gather, as well as the microphone holes. Paper towels and wet wipes can scrape or add moisture, so only use a dry cloth.
At night, fully open the battery door. This prolongs battery life and lets trapped moisture out. Every night, put your rechargeable hearing aids in their charging case. Keep the case open for an hour before closing it so moisture can evaporate.

Check if the tip of your hearing aid has any visible wax, if it is present, then gently remove it with a proper cleaning tool provided by your audiologist. Never use sharp objects like pins, toothpicks or paper clips, as these can permanently damage the receiver inside your device.

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Weekly Habits (Ten Minutes a Week)

Most modern hearing aids have small wax guard, this guard prevents earwax from reaching the internal components of the device. These wax guards are suggested to be changed nearly after every 3 months or whenever you notice a muffled or reduced sound quality.

If you use rechargeable hearing aids, the charging pins and case can collect dust. You should unplug the case and wipe the insides with a dry, soft cloth, check the pins for debris, and leave the case open for ten minutes to air out.

For BTE (Behind the ear) models, inspect for any cracks, discoloration or stiffness of the thin tube. Check that the soft silicon tip is also clean and is firmly attached to the device. Do not wash or soak the thin tubes in water after seeing discolouration, as this can get lead to the water getting trapped inside and affecting the sound quality of your device.

Things and Activities to Avoid while wearing a Hearing Aid


Do not wear your hearing aids while showering or going for a swim. Water can lead to irreversible device damage. Remove them while visiting a saloon, as you could be subjected to hair wash at the saloon.

Do not apply hairsprays or gels while using hearing aids near the ears. The chemicals can clog the microphones and may damage the surface of the device. To use such products, first remove your hearing aids, wait for the applied products to dry and then put you hearing aids back to work.

Do not store your hearing aids in cars or in direct sunlight, as direct exposures to high temperature for a prolonged time can cause damage to the protective coating, warp plastic components and damage batteries.

Avoid using Alcohol wipes and cleaning Solutions as some of them might cause damage to the hearing aid material. Only use a dry, soft cloth or tools specifically designed for cleaning the hearing aids.

Battery Care Tips

For non-rechargeable hearing aids, remove the small sticker only when you are ready to insert the battery. Once removed, the battery activates and starts draining. Wait two minutes after removing the sticker before closing the battery door — this gives the battery time to fully activate for better power and longer life. Store batteries at room temperature. Do not keep them in the refrigerator. 

Signs You Need Professional Help


Even with excellent care, problems sometimes arise. Contact your audiologist if you notice weak or distorted sound, whistling that worsens with volume, a device that stops working completely, physical damage like a cracked casing, or sound that cuts in and out. Do not try to fix these problems yourself. Opening a hearing aid at home almost always voids the warranty.

Taking care of your hearing aids takes less than five minutes a day. Wipe them every night. Open the battery door. Check for wax. Place rechargeable in their case. That small investment of time can add years to the life of your devices.

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