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Cleaning Hearing Aids Made Simple

Cleaning hearing aids is something that needs

to be done occasionally to keep your hearing

aid in the best shape possible.

If you do not clean your hearing aids, it can

cause them to not work properly. This can

shorten the life of expensive hearing aids and a

simple cleaning is imperative to any aid.

The one thing you want to keep in mind when you are cleaning your hearing

aids is to never submerge your device in water. This can damage the aids

and you will be stuck without a hearing aid until you purchase a new one.

You can use a damp cloth to clean your aid and this is something that is

often recommended. Never place it fully in water or you can have problems.

An audiologist will have cleaning tools that you can purchase to clean your

aid. You can also find cleaning tools wherever you purchase your hearing

aids. When you have professional tools, you will not risk damaging your

hearing aids and repairs can be very expensive.

There will be different ways of cleaning depending on what type of hearing aid you own. Inner ear models will require a different type of cleaning

compared to outer ear model. You will want to be sure to fully read any

instructions that are included about specific cleaning techniques.

Some models will require you to remove the battery before cleaning and this

is something that should be easy to do. You have likely replaced your

battery before and this should be a very simple task. Replace the battery

when you are done cleaning and you will be ready to use the hearing aid

again.

There are small brushes that are meant specifically for hearing aid cleaning.

You can use this brush to clean the area where the battery is stored.

You should clean your hearing aid any time you see any type of build up. It

is often recommended to wipe them down daily when you are done using

them. This can be a great habit to establish and your hearing aids will be in

great working order.

Hearing Center of Castro Valley (510) 629-6013

When cleaning hearing aids you want to make sure that you look at the

specific cleaning directions that are included. This can set you up for good

habits and you will keep your hearing aids clean and in the best working

order. Your hearing aids can last much longer when you take the best care

of them.

Call us at (510) 629-6013 for cleaning hearing aids services.