{"id":1947,"date":"2022-02-24T17:15:17","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T22:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chelmsfordhearinggroup.com\/?p=1947"},"modified":"2022-02-24T17:15:19","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T22:15:19","slug":"what-should-you-have-in-your-hearing-aid-maintenance-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/what-should-you-have-in-your-hearing-aid-maintenance-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Have in Your Hearing Aid Maintenance Kit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In order to ensure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/hearing-health-care\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids deliver quality sound<\/a> for years to come, you must know how to properly care for them. One of the best ways to do this is by assembling a well-stocked hearing aid maintenance kit filled with tools to clean and protect your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Hearing Aid Tools <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-876689770-1280x847.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a pair of hearing aids on bedside table.\" class=\"wp-image-1950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-876689770-1280x847.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-876689770-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-876689770-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-876689770-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are many tools out there that can help keep your hearing aids clean and functional, here are a few of our personal favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Cleaning brush.<\/strong> Soft bristled brushes help remove dirt and other debris that collects on the outside of your device. The bristles can also be used to get inside the holes of your hearing aid to remove particles as well.<\/li><li><strong>Ventilation cleaner.<\/strong> This wire-like tool can remove moisture and earwax from the vent found on most in-the-ear models. Too much wax buildup can affect sound quality and interfere with performance.<\/li><li><strong>Wax guard.<\/strong> These small plastic screens attach to your hearing aid and prevent wax from building up on the device. They need to be replaced every 1-2 months to remain effective.<\/li><li><strong>Drying boxes.<\/strong> Moisture buildup can wreak havoc on your hearing aids. Drying boxes use air, heat or even UV lighting to remove excess moisture and bacteria from your device. You can use drying boxes as a safe, sanitary place to store your hearing aids at night.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Ears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly cleaning your hearing aid can also help reduce the risk of irritation and ear infections. \u00a0Hearing aids can alter the flora inside your ear, and we\u2019re not talking about the kind of flora you find walking through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clct.org\/archer-meadow-preserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archer Meadowbrook Preserve.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2014 study found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4048490\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people with hearing aids had more infection-causing bacteria and fungi in their ear canal<\/a> than those without. Some people in the study reported that irritation caused them to lose trust in their device and wear it less. Others even stopped using hearing aids completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A proper cleaning routine helps <a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/resources\/hearing-aid-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protect your hearing aids<\/a> and keeps your ears healthy. Investing in the right tools now helps prevent issues down the road. Hearing aids that work well will provide you with the most benefits and increase your satisfaction with your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Massachusetts Hearing Group<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/navigating-thanksgiving-conversations-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Navigating Thanksgiving Conversations with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/managing-hearing-aids-and-glasses-a-practical-guide-for-clear-sound-and-vision\/\" class=\"related-post\">Managing Hearing Aids and Glasses: A Practical Guide for Clear Sound and Vision<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/how-can-hearing-aids-help-you-enjoy-fall-activities\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Can Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy Fall Activities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to ensure that your hearing aids deliver quality sound for years to come, you must know how to properly care for them. 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