Aftercare Tips
Expert Guidance
A hearing aid is a good investment. It brings your comfort, and enjoy the quality of living. But like other electronic or digital devices, hearing aid accessories are also very sensitive. So you need to take proper care of your device. So, It is good practice to know how to clean and maintain your hearing aid at home.
For this reason ihear, the leading hearing aid center in Kolkata gives some tips to take care of your most important device.
Proper care and maintenance of your hearing aid accessories ensure longevity and optimal performance. Follow this complete aftercare strategy for your customized hearing aid device.
Remove hearing aids before bathing, showering, or applying hair products. Put them back on only after drying.
Keep hearing aids away from extreme heat or cold. Store in a cool, dry, moisture-free place at normal temperature.
Medicated ear brushes and wax picks are indispensable for cleaning ear wax build-up from your hearing aid.
Turn off your hearing aid and open the battery compartment when not in use. Change low batteries promptly.
iHear, the most trusted hearing aid center in Kolkata, recommends purchasing a hearing aid cleaning kit along with your customized hearing aid. This affordable kit contains a variety of tools:
Make a visual inspection regularly. Wipe off with clean, dry cloth. Remove wax with picking tool from cleaning kit. Check for accumulated wax in all openings.
Modern hearing aids have built-in wax protection mechanisms. Replacement parts are given at first fitting. Longevity varies based on ear wax production.
If sound bore or tip gets blocked by ear wax, use the brush to scoop out debris and open the clog. Regular cleaning prevents sound distortion.
For behind-the-ear hearing aids, tubing connects the device to the ear mold. Use a small flexible wire to clean clogged tubing regularly.
Ear wax causes moisture-related problems. Invest in a hearing aid dryer. Store your device in it overnight to keep it moisture-free and functional.
Grip tips and domes are disposable. Don't wipe them — replace when needed. Our audiologists recommend replacing domes at least once a month.
Grip tips and domes are presized, disposable accessories fitted on the hearing aid speaker or tubing. Made of soft rubber material. Our audiologist always recommends replacing your hearing aid dome at least once a month. Grip tips should also be changed once a month.
We have discussed the complete aftercare strategy. For more details, contact your local iHear branch — the leading hearing aid center in Kolkata and West Bengal.