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myLot reputation of 97/100. Bethany1202 (2418)   ranked 656 out of 26,919 in people 4 years ago

I know many doctors say it is bad for your ears, but do you use cotton swabs/Q-tips to clean them?
I do. I clean them everyday with swabs, usually after my shower. I simply cannot stand having water or wax in my ears!

 

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1. myLot reputation of 92/100. mari61960 (3313)   ranked 1,075 out of 26,919 in people   4 years ago

I know what you mean, I am constantly using a Q-tip on my ears. I had a friend that had a terrible ear wax problem and it always grossed me out. Ever since I met her I have been paranoid about ear wax...lol I mean I must check 3 times a day to make sure my ears are clean...lol


myLot reputation of 97/100. Bethany1202 (2418)   ranked 656 out of 26,919 in people  4 years ago

Yes and if I ever feel a little itch in my ear I must grab the Q-tip to clean and itch it!
My boyfriend rarely uses them because a long time ago a nurse told him it was unhealthy to use them. I told him it's okay as long as you are careful and pay attention to what you're doing, making sure not to insert them too deeply into the ear canal.
Whether it's healthy or unhealthy, I don't think I could live happily without my Q-tips!!

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. MissRissa74 (178)   ranked 4,554 out of 26,919 in people   4 years ago

Oh yeah, swabs are a must!!! I've never heard that they are bad for your ears. I mean, I know they can hurt you if you push them to far or something, but earwax buildup isn't good either!

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3. myLot reputation of 96/100. dawnald (24272)   ranked 203 out of 26,919 in people   4 years ago

I do use them every time I shower. Slightly funny story though... My brother was using one, got distracted, forgot one was in his ear. Went outside to get something and somehow punched it through his eardrum. He lost some hearing in that ear. So they really can be dangerous if you aren't careful!


myLot reputation of 97/100. Bethany1202 (2418)   ranked 656 out of 26,919 in people  4 years ago

OUCH -- that sounds painful! There have been a few times I think I pushed the swab in a little too far, but I have never done any permanent damage, and this is a rare thing -- usually I just clean them like normal without incident.

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4. myLot reputation of 94/100. scags2005 (1411)   4 years ago

Yes i do actually, i can't stand the water either especially when it gets build up.

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5. myLot reputation of 96/100. mummymo (11642)   ranked 266 out of 26,919 in people   4 years ago

Bethany Nooooooooooooo! Do you know the damage that you can do to yourself sticking those things in your ear? You should never put anything smaller than the tip of your elbow inside your ear! xxx

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6. myLot reputation of 82/100. jenni7202 (945)   ranked 1,826 out of 26,919 in people   4 years ago

I usually clean my ears out with q-tips every other day, or every 3rd day. I know your supposed to leave some wax in your ears, in order to prevent dust and grime from getting in there and harming you. So I don't clean it all out, I leave a little bit there to collect the nasties in the air. I don't particularly like using them, because they feel weird in there, but, I know it's better to clean them out because I tend to get that feeling of loose water in there, and that drives me mad.

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7. myLot reputation of 80/100. deannatroupe (170)   ranked 8,307 out of 26,919 in people   4 years ago

I do because I hate having my ears clogged up.

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8. myLot reputation of 83/100. skinnychick (3313)   ranked 2,165 out of 26,919 in people   4 years ago

I know your not supposed to do it but I can't help myself either.
Last thing you need is ear wax oozing out of your ears!! Ewwwwwwwwwww.

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9. myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18789)   ranked 476 out of 26,919 in people   4 years ago

yes I like cotton swaps as well, they are gentle enough for a baby

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10. myLot reputation of 95/100. giePortlandOR_08 (3870)   4 years ago

Yes i do to clean my ears inside.

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