Spring Clean Your Hearing Aids: Simple Tips for Better Sound
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start - and that doesn't just apply to your home. Regularly giving your hearing aids a thorough clean will help to prolong device lifespan and keep them performing at their best.
Why is it important to clean your hearing aids?
Hearing aids are exposed to earwax, moisture and dust. With daily wear, over time this can build up and:
- Block sound
- Cause intermittent performance or distortion
- Shorten battery life
- Lead to avoidable repairs
In fact, moisture and wax are the most common causes of hearing aids faults, so regular cleaning is one of the easiest ways you can protect your device.
Our Top 5 Tools for Cleaning Hearing Aids
Using the right tools makes cleaning quicker, safer and more effective.
1. Oto-fresh Cleaning Tissues
Specifically designed for cleaning and disinfecting your hearing aids and accessories. Shop now >
2. Hearing Aid Puffer
A handy puffer to help blow out moisture and condensation from tubing and earmoulds, great for a daily check. Shop now >
3. Global II Dry & Store
A reliable, long-standing favourite for overnight care - gently dries, sanitises and protects your devices while you sleep. A premium option that helps reduce repairs and keep sound quality at its best... a real case of get what you pay for! Shop now >
4. Vent Cleaner Tool
A specialist vent cleaner that gets right into tiny ventilation holes, clearing wax and debris that can block sound delivery.
Small passages can easily block over time, and clearing them regularly keeps sound crisp and clear. Shop now >
5. Multipurpose Dirt Removal Tool
A versatile little tool with brush, loop and magnet - great for cleaning microphone areas, removing wax and changing batteries with ease. Shop now >
How Often Should You Clean Your Hearing Aids?
A simple routine works best:
- AM: wipe down your devices and check for condensation or damage,
- PM: place your hearing aids in a drying box overnight when possible
- Weekly: use tools to clean vents, tubing, and small openings
- As needed: dry your hearing aids when exposed to sweat or humidity
Just a few minutes of maintenance each day can make a huge difference. Clean hearing aids don't just sound better, they last longer and perform more reliably too.
If you're new to hearing aids, a complete care kit is a great place to start. We've got several types available for different situations, but a firm favourite with our customers is the Travel Care Kit, as it's got everything you need for both cleaning and drying your aids - plus space in the bag to keep some spare batteries!
Discover our full range of hearing aid care items on our website >