Random question - Cleaning hearing aids

Posted 28th May 2023

I have just been given new hearing aids and have been to told to keep them clean by wiping with a baby wipe would a clean toilet wipe (ones you use to make sure you are properly clean not cleaning the pan) do the same

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smith2001uk
28th May
This is probably not relevant but I've got Google ear buds which recently started being alot lower. Checked software. Reset features, nothing worked. Turns out it was ear wax on the tiny amp. So I used a soft tooth brush to gently get rid of it. Might be an alternative if you don't have wipes or would rather not use them.
MicroManaged
28th May
No, a toilet wipe is not the same as a baby wipe.

Toilet wipes contain lots of chemicals which I would imagine don't play nicely with the plastic of the hearing aid, nor your ear.
PAISAL
28th May
Even the ones used to clean your bum (which is what the poster is referring to)? I thought it was just water and maybe a bit of moisturiser in them. Can’t imagine there’d be any harsh chemicals in those. (edited)
tardytortoise
28th May
My wife has hearing aids. They need to be cleaned and looked after VERY carefully. Simply do what you have been told to do - I am surprised you were not given a demo on how to clean and some free samples.
Psychobunni
28th May
As somebody else mentioned above, hearing aids need to be cleaned carefully - to protect the device and also the health of your ears, as bacteria growth can lead to unpleasant ear infections. Using improper cleaning products can damage the hearing aid so I would avoid using wipes not designed for cleaning the equipment. You can buy Phonak C&C wipes which are specifically designed for the safe cleaning of hearing aids - Connevans and Boots hearingcare both sell them.
dorey69
28th May
connevans.co.uk/pro…pes
Special wipes for hearing aids
Tismeee Author
29th May
Thank you all