When you own a hearing aid or a pair, it’s important that you know how to look after them at home so you get the best use out of them. Regular cleaning and maintenance will ensure they remain in working order. Cleaning them with special tools every night, removing excess ear wax and keeping them bacteria free, will also benefit the health of your ears. Depending on the type of hearing aid you own, you may have to follow some different cleaning steps.
The best time to clean your hearing aids is at night when you remove them before going to bed. We suggest that you tie in your cleaning routine here. It should only take a matter of minutes but this practice will really benefit your hearing aids in the long run, avoiding any repairs.
Your hearing aid kit will include all the essential tools you need to clean and maintain your hearing aids at home. Most hearing aids will come with one. However, if you don’t have one, just speak to your provider. Getting a replacement is easy enough. Your hearing aid kit should include:
If your hearing aids don’t come with a cleaning kit, don’t fret. We can help provide you with all the tools and essentials you need to maintain your hearing aids at home.
If you’ve only just started wearing hearing aids, there are some things to consider so you can maintain and clean them without any issues. While modern hearing aids are designed to be as compact and easy to look after as possible, they contain sensitive and complex parts that are vulnerable to damage if you’re not too careful. These tips will help you to safely handle your hearing aids when they are out of your ears.
When you receive your hearing aids from your provider or audiologist, they will talk through the best way to clean and maintain your hearing aids. You’ll also receive plenty of guidance from the manufacturer manual and it’s important that you review these as well. This will help avoid any damage from improper cleaning practice. There are different types of hearing air which will need different cleaning practices. We’ve set out some simple steps to help you stick to the right cleaning tips for your type of hearing aid.
We recommend that you have your hearing aids cleaned at a hearing aid centre or audiologists every six to 12 months. While you can do a pretty good job on your own at home, a professional will handle the delicate parts of the device in the interior to make sure everything is clear. Just like how you’d take your car to be serviced, you should have your hearing aids checked over to make sure everything is in full operational order. If any parts need replacing, they’ll be able to manage any repairs or fixes.
If you’ve noticed a change in quality with the sound, whistling, disturbances or changes in volume, arrange to see an audiologist. At Sussex Audiology Centre, we have multiple locations in Sussex were you can see a professional who can check over your hearing aids. We can arrange for repairs, replacements and also cover with a hearing check for peace of mind.
You can contact our team by giving us a call at any of our locations here. You can also book online using our online service which you can access at the top of the webpage.
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