The 12 most common personal hygiene mistakes at home

Cotton swabs as a way to clean your ears.

Most of us believe that Q-tips help us to clean our ears. However, what people do when using them is the exact opposite; excess wax is pushed in, which causes more harm than good. As a result, cotton swabs can be a major reason for damaging the eardrum, hearing loss, and so on. Medical experts advise you to see a doctor in case you really have a problem.