If you're still reaching for this common product to battle ear wax, it's time to try a better — and safer — method.

Every day, millions of Americans use cotton swabs to clean their ears. However, cotton swabs can push earwax further into the ...

Doctors specializing in multiple areas of ear care explain how to maintain optimal ear health without overdoing it.

Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your ...

Please ditch the Q-tips and stick with safer methods of cleaning your ears. Here’s everything you need to know. Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations manager.

Many people think Q-tips help keep ears clean, but that isn't the case. NYU otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from ...

Earwax is the ear canal’s self-cleaning mechanism Dr Ganguly If you’re experiencing any of the above, book an appointment with your GP or an audiologist – don’t try earwax removal at home.

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.