The ear canal is one of the most important areas of the body to remain clear of wax and debris. The ear canal has its own self cleansing mechanism but for some people additional help is required. There are many things that can cause wax buildup in the ear, including dirt or excess oil from your body. The accumulation of wax will eventually block your ear canal and make hearing difficult. It also provides a breeding ground for bacteria to grow which could lead to infection. Here are some tips on how to remove earwax safely at home.
To Remove Ear Wax
- Use an ear wax softener such as Olive Oil. One way you can help to reduce wax buildup is by using an ear wax softener designed specifically for this purpose. These can work to a limited extent in some situations.
- Use warm water and gently clean the outer part of your ear canal. It’s also perfectly safe and effective to use a saline solution in the same way.
- Visit an Audiologist! Come and see us and we can professionally, effectively, and above all safely, remove all the wax and debris in your ears. Including further down into the ear canal
Earwax Removal
Ear wax is something that everyone has. The body produces it naturally to protect and lubricate the ear canal. However, sometimes too much ear wax can be produced, and this can lead to a number of problems.

The most common symptom of excess ear wax is hearing loss. This happens when the wax blocks the ear canal, stopping sound from getting through properly. Other symptoms include tinnitus (ringing in the ears), pain, itchiness, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.
If you feel you need an ear clean near you and you are in the Macclesfield, Poynton, Prestley, or Alderley area, make an appointment with us today. At our clinic, we give highly efficient expert treatments for wax removal. We do ear wax removal near where you are, and we can also do it in your own home.
Using a microscope or video endoscopy, we use the most up-to-date medical grade equipment. We provide ear wax removal using microsuction, irrigation, and instrumentation.
Instrumental de-waxing uses various metal instruments to remove wax from the ear canal. The most common instrument used to remove wax is the curette. We insert the curette into the ear canal and rotate it gently to loosen and remove the wax buildup.
In addition to being certified members of the Health & Care Professional Council (HCPC) and fellows of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA), our audiologists are accredited to perform microsuction removal.
Earwax removal near Macclesfield
We are in Bollington, very close to Macclesfield, but also Poynton, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Whaley Bridge, Chapel en-le-firth and New Mills. If you live in or near any of these areas and aren’t hearing so well these days, get in touch now.
We also do free full hearing and communication tests. If you find yourself asking those around to repeat themselves more often than usual. Or, you have any pain in your ears, don’t hesitate, make an appointment now.