Hearing aid maintenance & cleaning
Regular hearing aid maintenance is important to keep your hearing aids sounding clear, feeling comfortable and working reliably over time. Hearing aids are worn directly in or behind the ear for many hours every day. This means they come into contact with moisture, earwax, skin oils, dust and dirt. Without proper care, small build-ups can quickly affect sound quality, wearing comfort and the lifespan of your hearing aids.
At Japebo, you will find cleaning products, drying solutions and accessories for hearing aid care from well-known brands such as Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Widex, Signia, Bernafon, Unitron, Starkey, Beltone and Rexton. Cleaning hearing aids should always be done with suitable products, so sensitive microphones, receivers, sound tubes and other components are not damaged.
How to clean hearing aids
When you clean your hearing aids, you remove dirt, earwax and moisture before they can affect the small openings and delicate components. Microphones, ventilation openings, domes, wax filters and sound tubes should be checked regularly. Even small blockages can make the sound duller or make the hearing aid seem weaker than usual.
A suitable hearing aid cleaning kit can make daily care much easier. Depending on your hearing aid type, a cleaning kit for hearing aids may include cleaning wipes, cleaning brushes, cleaning wire, an air blower, cleaning tablets or a drying cup. The important thing is that the products you use match your hearing aid and its design, for example BTE, RIC, RITE or ITE.
Hearing aid care for better performance
Hearing aids are small electronic devices that depend on clean sound paths and dry components. If moisture or earwax reaches the wrong areas, it can affect sound quality, the connection between the receiver and the earpiece, or the function of individual parts. Regular hearing aid care helps prevent these problems before they become noticeable.
Typical signs of poor cleaning include muffled sound, changing volume, whistling, feedback, poor fit or the feeling that the hearing aid is no longer working properly. In many cases, the problem is not the hearing aid itself, but a dirty filter, a worn dome or moisture in the device. With the right care products, you can keep your hearing aids working reliably and reduce the risk of unnecessary repairs.
Hearing aid cleaning kits and care accessories
In this category, you will find care products for different hearing aid maintenance needs. Cleaning wipes, cleaning sprays and soft brushes are suitable for external cleaning. Cleaning wires or special tools can be useful for sound tubes and ventilation openings. If moisture is a recurring issue, drying capsules, drying cups or an electronic hearing aid dryer can help.
Replaceable wearing parts are also part of hearing aid care. Wax filters protect the receiver from earwax and should be replaced regularly when the sound becomes weaker or duller. Hearing aid domes support fit, comfort and sound transmission in the ear. If they become hard, discoloured, loose or uncomfortable, they should be replaced.
Hearing aid cleaning routine
A good cleaning routine does not have to be complicated. The key is to carry out the most important care steps regularly. This helps remove dirt, moisture and earwax before they affect the function of your hearing aids.
Daily cleaning
Wipe your hearing aids after removing them with a soft cloth or a suitable cleaning wipe. Also check the domes, earmoulds and visible openings. Daily cleaning removes skin oils, dirt and light build-up that collect during wear.
Weekly cleaning
Clean harder-to-reach areas once a week with a brush, cleaning tool or suitable cleaning wire. Ventilation openings, microphone areas and sound tubes should stay clear. For certain hearing aid types, cleaning tablets or a cleaning cup may also be useful.
Monthly check
Check wax filters, domes, thin tubes and other replaceable parts about once a month. Wax filters and domes should be replaced if they are visibly dirty, if the sound changes, if the fit becomes worse or according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. Thin tubes should be replaced if they become discoloured, stiff or damaged.
Drying when needed
Dry your hearing aids regularly if they are exposed to a lot of moisture. This is especially relevant when sweating heavily, in humid weather, while travelling or when wearing hearing aids for many hours every day. Drying capsules, drying cups and electronic drying devices help remove moisture from the hearing aid and protect sensitive electronics.
Cleaning hearing aids by design
The right cleaning method also depends on the design of your hearing aid. Behind-the-ear hearing aids often have tubes, receivers, earmoulds or domes that need to be cleaned or replaced regularly. For in-the-ear hearing aids, the wax filter is especially important because the sound outlet sits directly in the ear and comes into contact with earwax more quickly.
With RIC and RITE hearing aids, you should pay particular attention to the receiver, dome and wax filter. With BTE hearing aids with a sound tube, the tube is also important because moisture or dirt can affect the sound path. Do not use aggressive household cleaners and do not rinse electronic parts with water. Instead, use care products designed for hearing aids.
FAQ about hearing aid maintenance
How often should hearing aids be cleaned?
Hearing aids should be cleaned briefly every day. Wipe the devices after wearing them with a soft cloth or cleaning wipe, and check visible openings, domes and filters. A more thorough cleaning can be done weekly. Replaceable parts such as wax filters, domes or thin tubes should be checked regularly and replaced when needed.
What do I need for daily care?
For daily hearing aid care, a soft cleaning cloth, suitable cleaning wipes or a small brush are often enough. Depending on your hearing aid, wax filters, domes, cleaning wire, an air blower or drying capsules may also be useful. If you want several care products in one solution, a hearing aid cleaning kit is a practical choice.
Which products are suitable for cleaning hearing aids?
Products specifically developed for hearing aids and hearing aid accessories are suitable for cleaning hearing aids. These include cleaning sprays, cleaning wipes, brushes, cleaning wires, cleaning tablets, air blowers, wax filters, domes and drying solutions. Which products you need depends on the brand, model, hearing aid design and replacement parts used.
Buy with confidence
At Japebo, you will find care products and accessories for hearing aid maintenance designed for everyday use. If you are unsure which cleaning products, wax filters, domes or drying solutions fit your hearing aid, contact us at info@japebo.com. We will help you find the right solution for your model.