How to Maintain Your Hearing Aid

If you wear a hearing aid, you must learn to maintain and protect your device. Proper maintenance will not only help it in optimal functioning but also prevent breakdown or repair.

Here are some quick tips to maintain your hearing aid

1. Cleaning ear wax out of the device

If you wear your hearing aids continuously, chances are that wax can accumulate in them. When the wax is left uncleaned, the receiver part of your device fails to function. Use a wax picking brush to clean the wax out.

2. Keep them in a secure place

To prevent damage to your hearing aids, always keep them in a box and in a secured place. Dropping them off or stepping over them can definitely damage the aid and may require extensive repair.

3. Free from moisture

Firstly, you should check whether your hearing aids are waterproof. A vast majority of hearing aids are not waterproof and require protection from water and moisture. If the device gets wet, it can distort the functionality of the device, hence you should always be careful to not expose your device to water or moisture unless they are waterproof. You must also avoid wearing your device in extreme temperatures ie, freezing cold or scorching hot

4. Avoid cosmetic sprays

Do not use hair spray or perfume when you are wearing your hearing device. These sprays contain chemicals that might damage your hearing device. You can always wear perfume or sprays before you put them on your device. 

5. Cleaning routine

It’s good to establish a care routine to keep your devices in good condition always. When wearing or unplugging your device, wash your hands. When showering or washing your face, remove your hearing aids and keep them aside. Clean your hearing aids every night and let them air out overnight. Also, avoid cleaning them with wipes or alcohol swabs as the chemicals and scents can damage your device.

6. Change batteries

Hearing Aid batteries can corrode when left inside for a long time in a moisture-trapped environment. When your device is not in use, remember to remove the batteries from the device.

Also, clean the battery contacts with a dry cotton swab to remove any dirt particles. If the battery contacts are dirty, they do not conduct properly and result in the low performance of the device.

7. Schedule routine cleaning

Although you might clean your device at home, it's recommended to get it checked by your audiologist once in six months. An expert can spot repair and adjustments more efficiently. Your audiologist can check the effective functioning of the device and make necessary adjustments or repair work to make it function optimally.

Following the right cleaning routine can increase the lifespan of your device. But sometimes, what you may need is an upgrade. If you feel your device is outdated or you have changes in your lifestyle or hearing; go for an upgrade regardless of how well your hearing aids are performing.

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