Caring for your hearing aid
Getting longer life from your new hearing aid is simple if you follow these 6 easy care and maintenance tips:
1. Keep your hearing aid away from heat and moisture. Hearing aids contain very sensitive circuitry and therefore should be handled with care.
2. Replace dead batteries right away.
3. Clean your hearing aid regularly and as instructed by your audiologist. Before you start, make sure your hands are washed and dried. Remember not to get the electronic parts wet. You may want to use a soft cotton cloth to clean the entire device. If your hearing aid is in the ear, you need to take extra care while cleaning it. You should inspect the hearing aid daily after taking it off at night to look for any dried earwax on it. If you find wax, use a soft cloth to clean it.
4. Try and reduce the use of hair spray or other hair care products while wearing your hearing aid.
5. Turn off your hearing aid when you’re not using it. This will give your battery longer life.
6. Keep replacement batteries and small hearing aids away from children and pets.
