Top tips for spring cleaning your hearing aids

To get the best from your hearing aids and to prolong their lifespan, it is essential to undertake regular maintenance. We wear our hearing aids all of our waking hours and whilst they are durable, maintenance will mean you get the best sound and quality of hearing, every day.

 

Our top tips for care and maintenance:

 

Receiver In the Canal hearing aids (RIC):

• Use an antiseptic or alcohol wipe to clean the thin receiver wire, along with the dome to remove any excess dirt or wax. If you are using a cleaning solution do not spray directly spray on to the hearing aid.
• Use the brush provided with your hearing aid to gently brush over the sound outlet at the tip of your dome.
• Removing the dome, check the filter for any wax build up. If the filter appears discoloured and blocked, try using the brush to gently remove the wax build up. If this doesn’t clear the filter it’s time to replace.
• If the hearing aid appears to have moisture you can use a hearing aid drying pot to store your hearing aid overnight. To discuss the most suitable accessories for yourself contact us here.

 

In The Ear hearing aids (ITE):

 

• Use an antiseptic or alcohol wipe to clean the surface of the hearing aid. If you are using a cleaning solution do not spray directly on to the hearing aid.
• Using the brush provided gently clean over the sound outlet to remove any dirt or wax that has been collected.
• Check the filter for any wax build up. If the filter appears discoloured and blocked, try using the brush to gently remove the wax build up. If this doesn’t clear the filter it’s time to replace.
• If your hearing aid has been fitted with a vent, use the brush the clear out any debris or wax that has been collected within.

 

Behind The Ear hearing aids (BTE) fitted with moulds:

 

• Use an antiseptic or alcohol wipe any dirt or wax build up from the surface of your mould.
• Using the brush provided clean any any debris or wax that has collected around the sound outlet. If your brush has a wax loop on the opposite end, or you have a separate tool, use this to remove any wax that has become stuck in the sound outlet.
• If the hearing aid appears to have moisture you can use a hearing aid drying pot to store your hearing aid overnight. To discuss the most suitable accessories for yourself contact us here.
• If you have moisture droplets in your tubing gently remove the tubing where it meets your hearing aid. Use an air puffer to disperse from the tubing. If you do not already have an air puffer in your care kit please contact us for advice on the most suitable accessory for you.
• Over time the tubing will deteriorate and may become hard. This will affect the sound quality of your hearing aid. If your tubing has become hard, discoloured or you feel the sound quality has diminished please contact us to arrange replacement.

 

We hope you have found this information useful, if you have any queries or need any assistance to keep your hearing aids in the best shape please contact us on 01522 275060 or use on online enquiry form here.