How to care for Hearing Aids?
Hearing Aids are sophisticated devices that need regular care and maintenance in order to work effectively. Don Mills Audiology recommends that you schedule an appointment for your hearing aids to be cleaned and checked every three to six months. Daily Cleaning and Storage When you remove your hearing aids, wipe them carefully with a dry, soft cloth or a specialized product such as Audio Wipes, which safely clean and disinfect the hearing aids and their ear molds. Inspect the portion of the hearing aids that fits down into the ear canal. Remove any visible earwax using the cleaning tool provided with your hearing aids--this is usually a brush or wire pick. Open the battery door and place your hearing aids in their case. Although your hearing aids may have an on/off switch, we still recommend opening the battery door to reduce the affects of moisture and to help prolong battery life. We recommend investing in a hearing aid storage container specially designed with a dryer or desiccant to remove moisture from your hearing aids. There are also special sprays you can purchase that are designed specifically for the cleaning and disinfecting of hearing aids without causing damage to the hearing aid shell, ear mold or circuitry.