How often can i put peroxide in my ear?

If you’re like me, your ears are always in need of a good cleaning. Whether it’s because of excessive earwax or just general hygiene, we’ve all considered using hydrogen peroxide to get the job done. But how often can one put peroxide in their ear without causing harm? Well folks, look no further! Here’s everything you need to know about using peroxide on those pesky ears.

What is Hydrogen Peroxide?

Before we dive into the nitty gritty details of peroxide in our ears, let’s first define what exactly it is. According to my extensive Google search,hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a colorless and odorless liquid that consists of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms bonded together. It’s commonly used as an antiseptic for cuts and scrapes but can also be used as a household cleaner or disinfectant.

The Benefits Of Using Peroxide In Your Ears

So why would someone want to use H2O2 on their ears? Lucky for you guys I have some insider knowledge on this subject (I may or may not use this method frequently). Firstly,it helps remove ear wax build-up which can be incredibly uncomfortable if left untreated – trust us; we’ve seen some horror stories out there! Secondly, peroxide has antibacterial properties, meaning that by inserting it into your ear canal, any nasty bacteria will be killed off before they cause infections.

While there are certainly benefits to using H2O2 in your ears’, according yto WebMD putting anything foreign into our delicate little eardrums isn’t entirely risk-free. Overuse could potentially leadt o problems such as otitis externa (also known as swimmer’s ear), a painful infection that occurs when water gets trapped in the inner ear canal, creating an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Just thinking about it is making us cringe.

Another risk to be aware of is hearing loss,mainly if high concentrations of peroxide are not diluted before use. I don’t know about you guys, but not being able to listen to my favorite music would be a true tragedy in my life – so let’s all take necessary precautions and spare ourselves from such fate!

How Often Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide In Your Ears?

At this point, you’re probably wondering how often it’s safe to clean your ears with hydrogen peroxide without causing harm? Luckily for most people out there who just want an accurate answer,you can put H2O2 into your ear every three months or so, depending on how waxy they get. That gives you four times per year! There isn’t much more we can say on this topic since everyone has different preferences on what constitutes “excessive” buildup in their ears.

For those brave souls out there willing to try using H2O2, here are some tips:

1) Use food-grade 3% hydrogen peroxide: Although household cleaners contain higher concentrations of H2O2 which could cause damage, medical professionals recommend using 3 percent or lower for safety reasons.

- Can also reduce stinging sensation

- Approved by FDA

- Works well against germs

- Cheap and affordable

Now back at it…

I didn’t expect anyone reading list number one and realizing why ‘food grade’ was highlighted because it represents cheapness aka affordability but teach me oh ye wise one

 Alright..where were we?

The Process Of Putting Peroxide In Your Ear

Now that we have some safety tips out of the way, let’s talk about how to properly use H2O2 in our ears.

1.Dilute one part food-grade 3% hydrogen peroxide with one part water

- This will ensure that the peroxide is not too strong and won't cause harm.

- Creates an ideal environment for cleaning

Peeps if a ratio of 50% and 50%, is what good Chemistry looks like then you might want to drop your Science teacher from high school, just kidding! We had no science teachers

(Bad joke alert…better brace yourself)

Recovering fast …| Jumping right back into it.

=We have more ground to cover=

The Application Process

Here’s how to apply Hyd-Peroxide into your ear:

  1. Tilt your head sideways with the affected ear facing up/down

    I am sorry? Facing up or down, please which one it is? You should be laughing now because I know I am

    • Yeah five seconds or less after picture this….you are reading through this article and trying new things however every time you tilt 60 degrees North West everyone laughs at you

2.Use a dropper/bulb syringe/any other dropper-like equipment

 -As long as It fits inside your ear canal comfortably


 -Situate device close enough but don’t directly press against sensitive area

Time To Insert That Lovely Mix Into Your Ears!

This bit gives people nightmares so take baby steps (our hilarious puns intended)!

Drain Hyd-Peroxide mixture once fizzling sound ceases; roughly three minutes.

                                -=By Jove!=-

Looking at this closely…that piece of information right there is just begging for an explanation.

‘Fizzing’ sound?

Yes, that’s not a mistake it actually fizzes!

This implies Hyd-Peroxide mixture contains a large concentration of oxygen atoms which is part of the whole hydroxyl group.
When applied to your little ears, it might feel like a bubbling sensation which can be scary but in reality all is well.

Now let us carry on

Cleaning: Your Ears never looked so good! (or fresh)

Take some time and re-clean any remaining residue caused by the hydrogen peroxide mix after draining from your ear canal.

Cotton swaps or soft towels work great for this.

Some Overall Ear Tips

Just before I wrap up,here are some bonus tips to consider when cleaning your ears:

1.Try using olive oil as a more natural alternative: According to Harvard Health Publishing, [olive oil] can help loosen “stubborn wax.”

  1. Avoid using cotton swabs/Q-Tips: Yes… you heard me correctly; those little sticks we’ve been shoving into our eardrums are harmful and do nothing except push wax further onto our inner ear walls.

  2. Consider going completely hands-free: Hippocrates once said – “let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food”. Speaking with colleagues who use oils specifically will attest that introducing medication directly without fear helps significantly over prolonged periods.

Conclusion

If we’re being honest ladies and gents – Hydrogen Peroxide isn’t exactly everyone’s go-to choice when cleaning their ears (cue horror music). But hopefully now you have important ammunition AND essential strategies required to clean them out whenever they get waxy(yes I made that word up!) or simply uncomfortable.

Just make sure to follow our safety steps religiously while doing so.

On another note- if you find yourself in a cinema or theatre feeling upset, don’t hesitate to chuckle silently remembering how we used the phrase ‘ hands-free’ interchangeably with medicine for ears. Like I said funny all they way.

bYLara

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