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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-tips aren’t the safest method and can actually harm your ears. After all, earwax is essential to your ear health, so it’s not something you want to remove entirely.
To help you quit Q-tips and prevent hearing loss, we outline safer methods below. Your ears will thank you.
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