Moisture can destroy your hearing aids, and sweat is particularly pesky. It can corrode internal mechanics, block sound from entering microphones, and obstruct airflow (which can wreak havoc on zinc air batteries).
Sophie and Eliza from our Technical Support department have compiled some tips to help you protect your hearing aids from moisture and the sweat that inevitably appears behind your ear in warm and humid climates, or during activities that raise your body temperature.
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Carry a tissue/sweat hanky and wipe down your skin and the hearing aid every time you get hot
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As a rule of thumb, wipe behind your ear as often you need to wipe your brow, if not more often
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When exercising, consider not wearing your hearing aids if you can get by without them during the session
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Use your drying jar every night. Check that the beads are active, and follow the instructions to rejuvenate them (3 times max before replacing them)
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Ideally, you should replace your drying jar every 18-24 months
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Consider using EarGear when out gardening or walking
And, although this tip isn’t quite sweat related, it’s important that you don’t put your hearing aids on after a shower until your hair is dry!
Dermatitis can be aggravated by sweat. If you suffer from dermatitis in or around your ears:
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it’s best to talk to your GP about how best to manage your skin condition with your hearing aid in mind;
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be vigilant about cleaning your hearing aids in a manner that prevents spreading any infections from one ear to another; and
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try not to expose your hearing aid to creams and ointments.
Do you have any other tips for managing sweat and hearing aids? Share them below!
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