If you have small ear canals or dry earwax buildup, Farmer advises using a wax-softening agent such as mineral oil or ...

However, with your doctor’s approval, a home removal kit can also be a safe and effective way to soften ear wax and release ...

Instead, try these solutions that can be done in the comfort of your home ... to remove the melted wax. Baby oil Soak a cotton ball in baby oil and pour a few drops directly in to the ear.

You can consider removing ear wax from a professional who has the proper tools and training to do so safely. You don't want to risk damaging your delicate ear canal by attempting to remove wax ...

In some cases, a hardened lump of wax can form in the canal, which can make it difficult to hear in that ear or even trap bacteria and cause an infection. If this happens, don't stick anything inside ...