Ah spring time! All things are renewed. The cold and dreary
winter has subsided and all the trees and plants are in full bloom. As we come
out of our hibernation, it’s time to clean, clean, CLEAN.
Most everyone will take the house, yard and car head on,
digging into all the nooks and crannies and dispatching of the clutter and dirt
that’s accumulated over the winter months. But what about those tiny handy
devices you wear in your ears every day? Here are 3 steps to take your cleaning
routine to the next level:
1.
REMOVE
ALL WAX AND DIRT BUILDUP –
Daily maintenance consists of a
simple soft cloth for a quick wipe down, but now is the time to make good use
of that cleaning kit we supplied you with when you purchased your hearing aids.
Use your brush or pick to clean every tiny opening in your device such as the
microphone and vents. If earwax is a
chronic problem, you may want to ask me about wax guards.
2.
DRY THEM
OUT –
My guess would be that you
normally just take them out and lay them on a cloth for air drying, but this is
SPRING CLEANING, so we need to take it up a notch. Using a dehumidifier made to
treat hearing aids can significantly extend the life of your device and is much
more effective than air drying. You can find a multitude of choices from
several local store or on the internet.
3.
SCHEDULE
A SERVICE CALL –
Spring is a great time to schedule
a service call with me. We can look over your hearing aids and identify any
maintenance needs you may have beyond your ability to take care of at home.
Hearing aids that are properly cared for will last considerably longer than
those that are neglected.
Just as your home, yard and car need a good SPRING CLEANING,
so do your hearing aids. Please allow me to continue to provide you with our
top notch service here at BETTER HEARING SYSTEMS of NORTHWEST LOUISIANA.
