5 Tips for Maintaining Clean Ears Over an Extended Period

Cleaning your ears properly is important for maintaining good ear health and preventing infections. Here are some detailed steps to keep your ears clean:

1. **Do not insert anything into your ear canal**: One of the most important things to remember is to never insert anything smaller than your elbow into your ear canal. This includes Q-tips, cotton swabs, bobby pins, or any other object. These can push earwax further into the ear canal, causing blockages or damage to the delicate skin in the ear.