Clean behind-the-ear hearing aids 

Your ear canal produces earwax, which serves the important purpose of protecting and lubricating your ear. But wax build-up is one of the main causes for hearing aid repair, because wax clogs up the sound outlet and/or the ventilation opening, resulting in weak, distorted sound or absence of sound.

Your hearing aids are an important investment and have been designed to be both reliable and durable. Use a few minutes each day to clean them. Most hearing aids come with a filter to stop wax getting into the hearing aid or into the speaker or earpiece. Check the wax filter and replace it if necessary.

Cleaning the speaker unit and shell

As a general rule, clean your hearing aids each day with a soft, dry cloth. Make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your aids.

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The speaker unit in RITE styles should be cleaned on a regular basis using a cloth to rub off any earwax. The domes that cover the speaker units should not be cleaned, but instead replaced if it is filled with wax.

Watch this video on how to clean the shell:

Use the MultiTool for cleaning

The MultiTool is a useful tool, which will ensure the best care, cleaning and performance of your hearing aids:

Replace the brush when necessary. Simply pull it out of the tool and insert a new fresh brush. Press the new one firmly into the handle.

MultiTool brushes can be purchased from your hearing care professional.

Important notice!

Before handling a hearing aid, make sure to hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it.

Cleaning specific
behind-the-ear parts