To make sure your hearing aids perform and sound their best for years, adopting a cleaning routine is essential. Here's why:

• A clean hearing aid delivers richer, clearer sound. 
• Cleanliness ensures your hearing aid performs at its best. 
• Dirt and debris are common causes of low or no sound. 

Our Audiology Team recommends a quick daily clean and a deeper clean once a month. But, things like how much ear wax you produce, where you work, how active you are outdoors, or how much you sweat can affect how often you might need to clean. Pro tip? Avoid moisture. Humidity, sweat, and rain can build up over time so we recommend using desiccant packs like this or an electric drying kit like this to keep them moisture-free. 

To clean, you'll need the tools provided in your kit: 

• Cleaning cloth
• Cleaning brush
• Replacement wax guards
• Replacement domes
• Replacement microphone filters (if applicable)

For a full breakdown of the cleaning routine, watch this video or read through the instructions below to keep your hearing aids sounding and working their best.

Daily cleaning routine (~ 2 minutes)

You'll need: 

• Cleaning brush
• Cleaning cloth

Steps:

1. Brush the microphones

• Hold the hearing aid with the button facing downward
• Use the brush to clean both microphone openings allowing any debris to fall away 

     2. Wipe the domes

• Use the cloth to wipe each dome thoroughly
• Remove any wax or buildup

Monthly deep clean routine (~ 5 minutes)

You'll need:

• Cleaning brush
• Cleaning cloth
• New microphone filters (if applicable)
• New wax guards

Steps:

1. Replace microphone filters

• Remove old filters using the microphone filter tool using a fresh tool for each port
• Insert new microphone filters into both microphone opening using a fresh tool for each port
• Have a hearing aid model with no mic filters? Just brush over the microphone ports instead.

     2. Replace wax guards

• Remove the dome from the hearing aid and set aside
• Pull out the old wax guard with a new tool
• Insert a new one with other end of tool
• Repeat for both hearing aids

     3. Clean (and reattach) domes

• Clean domes with brush or cloth
• Reattach securely to each hearing aid
• Tug gently to ensure they are firmly attached

Tip: Replace domes every 3 months (or sooner if needed)

Need to refresh your supply of domes, wax guards, or microphone filters? Head to our accessories page to purchase what you need. Need a little help along the way? Our Customer Support Team is here for you.