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Hearing aids make it possible for those experiencing hearing loss to enjoy everyday activities such as conversations with friends, watching favorite TV shows, or listening to music. These vital listening devices require special care to avoid frequent replacement and ensure that they function properly. In addition to keeping them out of harm’s way, it’s important to perform regular listening checks, inspect the batteries, and keep them clean. Solbrig Hearing Center has shared four easy ways to care for your hearing aids so you can get the most out of them.

How to Care for Your Hearing Aids

  • Perform Listening Checks: It’s important to use your hearing aids every day in order to detect irregularities and ensure they’re in working order. Are you having a difficult time understanding people during conversations? Do you hear any unusual sounds coming from your listening device? Ask your audiologist about how to listen for intermittency and internal feedback.
  • Change Batteries Regularly: Hearing aids function best with batteries that are charged to their full strength. The batteries for your hearing aid should typically last about a week or two before needing to be replaced. Keep a stock on hand, and consider investing in rechargeable batteries so you can always have a backup ready. A battery tester is also useful to gauge whether it’s time for a replacement.
  • hearing aids Clean Hearing Aids Carefully: Get into the habit of cleaning your hearing aids regularly. Inspect your listening device for built-up earwax, dirt and other grime, and remove using a soft, dry cloth. Ear molds can be cleaned using a mild soap solution—just make sure they are completely dry before reattaching.
  • Keep Away From Heat & Moisture: Hearing aids can easily be damaged by the presence of water or exposure to heat. When cleaning your device, avoid using a hair dryer to remove excess moisture. Additionally, it should be kept out of direct sunlight or storage spots that are prone to high temperatures, such as the glove compartment of your vehicle.

For additional information about caring for hearing aids, speak with the audiologists at Solbrig Hearing Center. For more than 15 years, this clinic has provided in-depth hearing evaluations and a wide variety of listening devices for those suffering from hearing loss. In addition to traditional and digital hearing aids, they also offer assistance in the form of amplified telephones, hearing aid repair, TV ears and other hearing instruments. For more information, visit their website or give their team a call today at (830) 895-5900.

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