How To Clean Your Ears With Olive Oil

Olive oil works with your ear anatomy, not against it. The ear is self-cleaning; the oil simply assists when that system fails (e.g., due to aging, hearing aids, or narrow canals).

If remaining stationary is difficult, a small piece of cotton wool may be placed loosely at the ear opening to retain the oil. Do not push the cotton wool deep into the canal. how to clean your ears with olive oil

Stay lying down for 10-15 minutes. You may hear crackling or feel fullness—this is normal as oil navigates past wax. Olive oil works with your ear anatomy, not against it

: If you are experiencing sharp pain, fever, or fluid drainage, see a doctor immediately. due to aging