Keeping it all clean
Posted by HearingAids on September 19, 2011 under Hearing Aids | 
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When you wear hearing aids, it is important to keep a daily routine for them to work properly. We have compiled the 
best information to help you do just that.
Care and Maintenance for your aid:
- Make sure to store your hearing aid in a safe place that is not only dry but cool
- Check your batteries and change them well before they go dead
- Turn off your aid when you aren’t using it. You may want to remove the battery and clean it’s contact points once in a while to make sure it is connected properly
- Change the filters once in a while so they don’t build up with dirt and clean the aid using the small brush/cloth that came with it
- Talk to a healthcare professional about having the ear wax buildup cleaned out of your ear. This will help improve your hearing by removing wax that can block the canal. Do not attempt to do this yourself as it could result in further damage to your ears
If you follow these simple steps, your hearing aid will last longer and work better for you
However, there are some actions you should not take with a hearing aid, specifically ones that can potentially damage the aid to the point of having to replace it.
- Don’t use your hearing aid in the shower or when you go swimming (except if it is the new Aquaris from Siemens). Water will damage the inner workings of a hearing aid
- Don’t use your hearing aid with a hair dryer, hair spray or any other type of spray
- Never use any tools on your aid as it can result in serious or permanent malfunctions to the receiver
If you can’t clean your hearing aid or your hearing aid isn’t working properly, always contact a service professional for advice and repairs.
Doing these simple points once a week can help maintain your hearing aid’s lifespan and keep you hearing well.
