Do you understand why your hearing aid gets obsolete sometimes? The moisture and earwax can affect hearing aids to malfunction. Here are the steps that you can control your hearing aid from damage.
Here are a few easy things you can do at
home to keep your hearing aids in better shape:
1. While handling the hearing
device always handle it with care.
2. Always wipe your hands dry
before handling the device and store it in dry places when you’re not wearing
it.
3. Keep it away from children
and pets to avoid damage.
4. Always turn off the device
when you’re not wearing it.
5. Remove the battery and clean
the slots with cotton swabs and see if there’s any dirt. The sound which comes
from the amplifier may be deterred because of the dirt and moisture on the
filter. Change the filter for better performance.
6. Alike your bike needs a
cleaning and service every 3 months, your hearing aid also requires routine
cleaning schedules.
7. Avoid wearing your hearing
aids in the shower, while swimming or while using a hair dryer.
Regular cleaning of your hearing aids can save them from
repairs and gives you the durability you’d expect. It is very common like a car
service that you need professional help every now and then to update and add
some features which extend durability. It is same with the hearing aids too. A
routine professional check and cleaning schedule keeps it in the best shape and
serves you better. This device is exposed to advert environmental and physical
factors like humidity, earwax, water, moisture and more. Advanced hearing aids
which sit in the canal of the year are more susceptible to earwax and
over-the-ear hearing aid devices are exposed to sweat and water. Everyday
nurturing of the device can reduce the number of repairs, discomfort for a few
days and lifespan.
