Open Fit Hearing Aid Care: Cleaning & Maintenance Guide

The receiver of an open fit hearing aid sits on top of the ear. Sound travels via a thin tube running from the hearing aid and into the ear canal. This style of hearing aid allows the wearer to more easily conceal the hearing aid. Simple maintenance is required to keep the hearing aids in top shape. For most maintenance issues, such as changing the tips, the only tools you need are your hands. Other jobs, such as changing the battery, require the use of a small screwdriver. Cleaning these tools is important to prevent ear infections.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Water
• Towel
• Alcohol wipes

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Instructions

Metal tools

• 1

  Wash metal tools such as screwdrivers with soap and hot water.

• 2

  Wipe metal implements and handle with an alcohol wipe.

• 3

  Wait five minutes before storage or use; allowing the tool to air dry.

Hands

• 4

  Apply soap liberally to the surface of your hands.

• 5

  Rub hands together for two minutes. Pay special attention to the space between your fingers and around your nails.

• 6

  Rinse hands with hot water.

• 7

  Dry with a towel.