Many people use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean their ears, believing that this is an effective method due to the Q-tip's ability to remove earwax and the satisfying sensation it provides. However, ...

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Hygiene is a major key to remaining healthy and happy. Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ears. These items ...

Using cotton swabs is not a safe or effective method for cleaning your ears. You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q ...