Wearing a hearing aid can increase the amount of earwax your ear produces.
- It is important to clean your hearing aids regularly.
- Use a wet wipe, soft cloth, or tissue to wipe the surface of the device.
- Use the brush to clean away any traces of wax from around the sound outlet and wax guard.
- If the microphone opening is clogged by dust or dirt, carefully brush away visible signs of debris from the openings.
Cleaning your Go Ultra OTC Hearing Aids
If well cared for, your Go Ultra hearing aid/s will last for many years. Your hearing aid should be cleaned daily in order to ensure optimal functioning and to prolong the lifespan of your hearing aid.
Note: If you have two Go Ultra hearing aids, clean one hearing aid at a time. This will ensure that your left and right hearing aids do not accidently get switched around.
DOMES
The dome of your hearing aid needs to be kept free of earwax at all times. Earwax will prevent the amplified sound from entering your ear. Therefore, it is important to clean your dome daily. Do not use sharp objects to dislodge debris from the dome.
Use a soft tissue or the cleaning brush provided to clean the dome of your hearing aid.
Note: Even if your domes are well cared for, they will need to be replaced every 2-3 months due to general wear and tear. Slim tubes
wax, dirt or condensation can block your slim tube and prevent sound from going through. Therefore, your slim tube must be cleaned weekly. If a blockage is noted, follow the steps below to remove the blockage.
- Remove the slim tube from your hearing aid.
- Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of your slim tube.
- Thread the cleaning wire provided all the way through your slim tube to remove any earwax or foreign particles. The cleaning wire should be inserted at the point where your slim tube attaches to your hearing aid and must be pushed all the way through the slim tube and out through the dome.
- Do not submerge or rinse your slim tube in water, as there is a risk that water may become lodged in the slim tube. If water does get into your slim tube, blow through the tube and make sure that it has dried properly before you reattach it onto your hearing aid.
- Reattach your slim tube to your hearing aid. Make sure that the angle is correct after you have connected your slim tube to your hearing aid.
Note: Take caution not to bend the slim tube back and forth or sideways causing kinks in the tube. A kink will obstruct the soundflow to your ear.
Note: After 4 to 6 months of regular use, your slim tube will start to harden and might turn yellow. This will affect the sound quality of your hearing aid. When this occurs, it is time to replace your slim tube.
HEARING AID BODY
Use a soft dry cloth or tissue to gently wipe down the body of your hearing aid. This is an electronic device. Don’t use any liquids (water, solvents or cleaning agents) on the body of your hearing aid. Should you do so, your hearing aids will break.
Note: Make sure to handle your hearing aid over a soft surface during the cleaning process in order to prevent damage to the hearing aid, should you drop it.