The dos and don’ts of caring for your hearing aids
Proper care and maintenance of your hearing aids is important. It will ensure you to get the most out of your aids, prevent problems and maintain optimum hearing conditions. Here are some guidelines to help you care for them.
DO: clean your hearing aids regularly with a dry cloth or tissue.
DON’T: get your hearing aids wet. That means no wearing them in the shower or when swimming. If they happen to get wet, dry it off immediately.
DO: put your hearing aids in their case when you’re not using them
DON’T: wear your aids when using aftershave, hairspray, perfume, sunscreen, insect repellent and so on. They contain chemicals that could damage it. Allow time for drying before putting back on hearing aids.
DO: use a moisture protection kit/anti-humidity kit. They help with moisture problems (which can affect performance of hearing aids) and extend life of hearing aids.
DO: keep out of reach of pets and visiting grandkids. Dogs have been known to chew them up and if swallowed by either pet or grandkid, can be very dangerous.
DON’T: expose your device to extreme heats. Don’t leave them in a parked car, near a heater or wear while using a hairdryer.
DO: Store your hearing aid in a safe place that's dry and cool.
DON’T: leave your hearing aids switched on when you’re not using them.
DO: change batteries often so you won’t be stuck with aids that have suddenly run out of power.
DON’T: ever insert anything into the sound outlet as it could damage the receiver. If you can’t clean it properly, ask your hearing professional.
DO: remove any earwax that gets into your hearing aid. It could cause permanent damage.
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